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2011 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey

Questionnaire

Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2

Section 1: Introductory Questions to Determine Survey Eligibility ......................................... 2

Section 2: Past Education and Subsequent Education .............................................................. 4 Transfer ................................................................................................................................ 6

Section 3: Evaluation of Education .............................................................................................. 9

Section 4: Employment ............................................................................................................... 11 Salary .................................................................................................................................. 15

Section 5: Funding ....................................................................................................................... 18

Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion ............................................................................ 19

2011 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaire

Final Version, January 26, 2011 Page 2 of 21

Introduction

Hello, my name is ________ and I’m calling on behalf of [FULL_INSTITUTION – See Programming note], BC Stats, the ministries responsible for post-secondary education, and participating B.C. public post-secondary institutions. We need your help for our annual survey of former post-secondary students. Would you have about 12-15 minutes to participate in the survey? The purpose of the survey is to assess the quality of your educational experience and see if your education has been useful to you. While the survey is voluntary, your participation is important. All answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes. Web introduction: This survey is being done on behalf of [FULL_INSTITUTION – See Programming note], BC Stats, the ministries of Regional Economic & Skills Development and of Science & Universities, and participating B.C. public post-secondary institutions. We need your help for our annual survey of former post-secondary students. The purpose of the survey is to assess the quality of your educational experience and see if your education has been useful to you. While the survey is voluntary, your participation is important. All answers will be kept confidential and will only be used for statistical purposes. While answering questions on this survey you may use the 'Continue' button to go forward and the 'Previous' button to go back. If you use the 'Previous' button your answers will still be recorded. If at any time you leave the survey or in the event that your Internet connection is experiencing problems, you may return using the link provided to you. Re-enter your access code and you will resume the survey from the last page you were viewing when the survey stopped.

[Programming note: For FULL_INSTITUTION use the full name, including former name if applicable (e.g., Vancouver Island University (VIU). For subsequent occurrences – use the SHORT_INSTITUTION (e.g., VIU)]

Section 1: Introductory Questions to Determine Survey Eligibility Q1 To confirm, did you take courses from [FULL_INSTITUTION] at any time during the period July 1, 2009

and June 30, 2010?

ALTERNATE WORDING IF INST= TRUOL:

Q1 To confirm, did you graduate from TRU (Thompson Rivers University) Open Learning during the period July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010? 1. Yes – go to Q3 2. No – thank and terminate 3. Still attending – go to Q4 4. Don’t know – thank and terminate 5. Refused – thank and terminate

TERMINATION SCRIPT:

Interviewer: I’m sorry but you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We’re sorry but you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time.

Q3 Are you currently enrolled in any programs or taking any courses at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Yes – go to Q4 2. No – go to Q5 3. Don’t know – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate 4. Refused – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate



Q4 – Q4E are for those still taking courses at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]

Q4 The records indicate that you were in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. Is that correct?

1. Yes – go to Q4B 2. No – go to Q4A 3. Don’t know – go to Q4A 4. Refused – go to Q4A

Q4A What did you study?

_______________________________ (=CORRECT NAME OF PROGRAM) 2. Refused – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I’m sorry but without providing detailed program information, you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We’re sorry but without providing detailed program information, you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time.

Q4B Are you STILL in EXACTLY the same program at exactly the same level?

Interviewer note: We want to include people who have completed certificate and diploma programs even if they go on to a related program at a different level. We don’t want to include people who are still in the same training program at the same level—they are not eligible for the survey.

1. Yes – go to Q4D 2. No – go to Q4C 3. Don’t know – go to Q4C 4. Refused – go to Q4C

Q4C What are you now studying?

Interviewer Note: If respondent is in the same program but a different level, please indicate the current level of study.

______________________________ (=name of subsequent program) – go to Section 2

4. Refused – go to Section 2

Q4D Are you currently studying at the third, fourth, or fifth year level in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?

1. Yes – go to Q4E 2. No – thank and terminate 3. Don’t know – thank and terminate 4. Refused – thank and terminate

TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I’m sorry but you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We’re sorry but you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time.

Q4E Is this part of a 4 or 5 year program?

1. Yes – go to Section 2 2. No – thank and terminate 3. Don’t know – thank and terminate 4. Refused – thank and terminate



Q5 The records indicate you were in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. Is that correct?

1. Yes – go to Section 2 2. No – go to Q5A 3. Don’t know – go to Q5A 4. Refused – go to Q5A

Q5A What did you study?

______________________________________ (=CORRECTED NAME OF PROGRAM) 2. Refused – attempt to probe, else thank and terminate

TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I’m sorry but without providing detailed program information, you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We’re sorry but without providing detailed program information, you are not eligible to complete further questions on the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Programming note: If name of program is corrected as a result of Q4A or Q5A, the corrected version will be used in all subsequent questions.

Section 2: Past Education and Subsequent Education

IF Q4E=YES Your institution is interested in your experiences during your studies at the first and second year level in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. Please think about the first two years of your program when you answer the questions in this survey.

Q8 Did you take any post-secondary education before enrolling in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at

[SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Yes – go to Q9 2. No – go to Q9E 3. Don’t know – go to Q9E 4. Refused – go to Q9E

Q9 What certificates, diplomas, or degrees did you complete before enrolling at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

Interviewer note: Do not read list – but select all completed credentials. Web note: Select all that apply.

1. Trades program certificate or diploma, including entry level trades 12. Certificate, diploma, or associate degree (other than trades) below Bachelor level 4. Bachelor’s degree 5. Certificate or diploma above Bachelor level (includes post-graduate professional credentials like CGA, CFA, or post-

Bachelor certificate/diploma programs) 13. Graduate degree (s) (includes Master’s, Doctorate, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry) 9. Did not complete any 10. Don’t know 11. Refused

IF “STILL ATTENDING” (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1)) – SKIP TO Q15H Q9E Are you currently taking any other education or training?

Interviewer note: Select “Yes” if respondent is between semesters or completed one course and is about to enrol in another. If they are just thinking about enrolling, select “No”. If respondent is currently in a formal apprenticeship, the answer is “Yes”, even if they are in a work training phase.



Web note: If you are between semesters, please select “Yes”. If you have completed one course and are going to enrol in another, please select “Yes”. If you are thinking about enrolling, but have not decided yet, please select “No”. If you are currently working in a formal apprenticeship, please answer “Yes”.

1. Yes - go to Q12 2. No 3. Don’t know 4. Refused

IF “STILL ATTENDING” (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1)) – SKIP TO Q15H Q10 Since you took your last course at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program,

have you taken any further studies?

ALTERNATE WORDING IF INST=TRUOL: Since you graduated from TRU-Open Learning, have you taken any further studies? Interviewer note: Refers to courses that could be applied for credit, certification, or professional accreditation. This should include Continuing Education courses that are greater than one week or greater than 30 hours. If applied but not yet attended, select “No”.

Web note: Further studies includes courses that could be applied for credit, certification, or professional education, and Continuing Education courses that are greater than one week or greater than 30 hours. If you have applied for further studies, but have not yet attended, please select “No”.

1. Yes – go to Q12 2. No – go to Section 3 3. Don’t know – go to Section 3 4. Refused – go to Section 3

Q12 What is the name of the institution at which you [IF CURRENTLY ATTENDING (Q9E=1): are currently

enrolled/ ELSE were enrolled]?

Programming note: Use correct tense (‘are’ or ‘were’ etc.) in the following questions appropriately based on whether they are currently attending.

Interviewer note: If respondent mentions more than one institution, clarify which is or has been the one at which the student is or was officially enrolled. Select only one. If the student is or was officially enrolled at more than one institution, the main institution is the one at which the student spends or spent most of their time. Please enter the full name of the institution. If TRU (Thompson Rivers University), probe for TRU or TRUOL (TRU Open Learning). Web note: If you attend/ attended a program offered in collaboration by two institutions, please select the institution at which you are/ were officially enrolled. If you are/ were officially enrolled at more than one institution, please select the institution at which you spend/ spent most of your time. BC Stats to provide list 31. Other (please specify ________) 88. Don’t know 99. Refused



IF Q12 <>31 GO TO Q15H IF Q12=31 (OTHER), ASK Q12C, Q12D Q12C Where is this institution located?

Interviewer note: If the respondent is or was enrolled in an online or distance course, select “Don’t know” and then select option 4 for Q12D. Web note: If you are/ were taking online or distance education and you aren’t sure where the school is located, select “Don’t know”. 1. In B.C. 2. In Canada, outside B.C. 3. Other (please specify ________) 4. Don’t know 5. Refused

Q12D What type of institution is it?

1. University 2. College 3. Institute 4. Online studies or distance education 5. Secondary school 6. Vocational school 7. Other (please specify________) 8. Don’t know 9. Refused

Transfer The next 3 questions are for everyone who took further studies, including those STILL ATTENDING at the same institution.

Programming note: Please use “the institution where you were accepted” for MAIN_INSTITUTION if Q12 = 88 or 99.

Q15H The next 3 questions are about your subsequent education at [MAIN INSTITUTION, or SHORT_INSTITUTION if still attending at same institution].

After leaving the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program, was [MAIN INSTITUTION, or

SHORT_INSTITUTION if still attending at same institution] your first choice for your subsequent education? 1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know 4. Refused

Q15I At [MAIN INSTITUTION, or SHORT_INSTITUTION if still attending at same institution], were you

accepted into your preferred program of studies for your subsequent education?

1. Yes 2. No 3. Don’t know 4. Refused



Q15J For the program of studies in which you were accepted, were you able to enrol in all the courses you desired during your first semester of your subsequent education?

Interviewer note: If “No” ask – How many courses were you unable to enrol in?

1. Yes 2. No, unable to enrol in one course 3. No, unable to enrol in two or more courses 4. Don’t know 5. Refused

IF "STILL ATTENDING" (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending OR Q3=YES) or Attending at same institution: Q12 [MAIN INSTITUTION] = [SHORT_INSTITUTION] -- skip to Q16 Transfer questions are asked of everyone who continued on for further studies at a different institution. Q15ZB How satisfied were you with the admission services and application processes at [MAIN INSTITUTION]?

Would you say…?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 4. Dissatisfied 5. Very dissatisfied 6. Don’t know 7. Refused

Q15K Did you expect to transfer course credits from [SHORT_INSTITUTION] to [MAIN INSTITUTION]?

1. Yes - go to Q15N 2. No - go to Q16 3. Don’t know - go to Q16 4. Refused - go to Q16

Q15N Did you get the course transfer credit you expected?

1. Yes - go to Q15Q 2. No - go to Q15O 3. Don’t know - go to Q15Q 4. Refused - go to Q15Q

Q15O What were the reasons you DID NOT get the course transfer credit you expected? Was it because? (Read each option).


1. Your original courses or program were not designed for transfer to [MAIN INSTITUTION]. 2. You had completed more credits than you were allowed to transfer. 3. You didn’t know or understand transfer requirements. 4. You received unassigned credit when you expected to receive specific credit. 5. You received fewer transfer credits for a particular course than initially received (e.g., a 4 credit course

only received 3 credits). 6. Your courses transferred but you could not use all of the credits toward your degree. 8. You switched programs and your credits couldn’t be applied to your new program. 7. Is there any other reason, not already mentioned, why you did not get the transfer credit you expected

(please specify)_____________________________.



Q15P Of the courses you expected to transfer, how many did NOT transfer? Interviewer note: Probe for correct option - do not read list -- note: courses not credits. Web note: Courses not credits. 1. 1 or 2 courses (were not accepted) 2. 3 to 5 courses (were not accepted) 3. 6 or more courses (but fewer than all) (were not accepted) 4. None of my courses transferred (all courses were not accepted) 5. All courses were accepted for transfer credit 6. Don’t know 7. Refused

Q15Q How satisfied were you with your overall transfer experience? Would you say you were...?

1. Very satisfied – go to Q16 2. Satisfied – go to Q16 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied – go to Q16 4. Dissatisfied - go to Q15Q1-7 5. Very dissatisfied – go to Q15Q1-7 6. Don't know – go to Q16 7. Refused – go to Q16

Q15Q1-7 What were the reasons you were dissatisfied with your overall transfer experience? Was it because...? (Read each option).


1. You didn’t get the transfer credit you expected.[SKIP IF Q15N=Yes] 2. You didn’t get into the program or courses you wanted. [SKIP IF Q15I AND Q15J=Yes] 3. The way the grades for your transfer courses were calculated at the institution you transferred to. 4. You sought transfer information but didn’t get the information you needed. 5. The transfer process was difficult to understand or follow. 6. The courses you took at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] were not in the BC Transfer Guide. 7. Is there are any other reason, not already mentioned, why you were not satisfied with your overall

transfer experience (please specify)____________________________.

Q15Q8 Could you please give more detail regarding your dissatisfaction with your overall transfer experience?

1. Enter response 2. No comment/ Don’t know 3. Refused

Q15Q9 How could your overall transfer experience have been improved?

1. Enter response 2. No comment/ Don’t know 3. Refused



Q16 How related to your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] [IF NO LONGER ATTENDING: were/IF ATTENDING ANOTHER INSTITUTION: are] your further studies at [MAIN INSTITUTION]? Would you say…?

IF STILL ATTENDING [SHORT_INSTITUTION] (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=YES (1)) or Attending at same institution: Q12 [MAIN INSTITUTION] = [SHORT_INSTITUTION] USE ALTERNATE WORDING: How related to your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] are your further studies? Would you say…?

1. Very related 2. Somewhat related 3. Not very related 4. Not at all related 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

Q16A How well did the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] prepare you for your

further studies at [MAIN INSTITUTION]?

IF STILL ATTENDING [SHORT_INSTITUTION] (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1)) or Attending at same institution: Q12 [MAIN INSTITUTION] = [SHORT_INSTITUTION] – How well did the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] prepare you for your further studies? Interviewer note: If the student is or was taking courses in an entirely different field that is or was unrelated to their previous education and that previous education was not intended to prepare them for their current studies, then use code 7 “Not Applicable”. Web note: If you are/ were taking courses in a different field of study that is/ was not at all related to your previous education, please select “Not applicable”. Would you say you were…?

1. Very well prepared 2. Somewhat prepared 3. Not very prepared 4. Not at all prepared 5. Don’t know 6. Refused 7. Not applicable

Section 3: Evaluation of Education Q45 To answer the next question, think about your educational or career goals for enrolling when you first

started your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]. To what extent did you achieve your most important objective for enrolling? Would you say it was…?

1. Completely met 2. Mostly met 3. Not really met 4. Not met at all 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

Q51 Interviewer: I’m now going to ask you a series of questions about your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program.

Afterwards, I’ll ask for your comments. The first set of questions asks you to rate how well your program provided you with an opportunity to develop skills. If I ask about something that is not relevant to your program, please say “Not applicable”.



Web: The next questions are about your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. The first set of questions asks you to rate how well your program provided you with an opportunity to develop skills. If a particular question is not relevant to your program, please select “Not applicable”.

Interviewer: How well did the program help you to develop your skills to [A – J] . . .? Would you say…?

1. Very well 2. Well 3. Adequately 4. Poorly 5. Very poorly 6. Not applicable 7. Don’t know 8. Refused

Web: How well did the program help you to develop your skills to . . .?

A. Write clearly and concisely B. Speak effectively J. Read and comprehend material appropriate to your field D. Work effectively with others E1. Analyse and think critically E2. Resolve issues or problems F. Use mathematics appropriate to your field G. Use computers appropriate to your field H. Use other tools and equipment appropriate to your field I. Learn on your own

Q52 Interviewer: In the next question, I want you to rate certain aspects of your program using the scale Very

good, Good, Adequate, Poor, or Very poor. Once again, some of these items may not be applicable.

Interviewer note: Rating is to be on average.

Web: Please rate the following aspects of your program using the scale Very good, Good, Adequate, Poor, or Very poor. Once again, some of these items may not be applicable.

1. Very good 2. Good 3. Adequate 4. Poor 5. Very poor 6. Not applicable 7. Don’t know 8. Refused

How would you rate the . . .?

D. Amount of practical experience (note: refers to the appropriate balance of practical experience and

theoretical material or instruction) E. Textbooks and learning materials F1. Library materials H. Quality of computers and software used in your program I. Quality of other tools and equipment used in your program B. Organization of the program A. Quality of instruction



Q52A How would you rate the program’s courses in the following areas, using the scale Very good, Good, Adequate, Poor, and Very poor?

1. Very good 2. Good 3. Adequate 4. Poor 5. Very poor 6. Not applicable 7. Don’t know 8. Refused

A. Being up to date B. Covering the topics most relevant to your field C. Covering the standards being used in your field

Q49A How satisfied are you with the education you received from the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]? Would you say you are . . . ?

1. Very satisfied 2. Satisfied 3. Dissatisfied 4. Very dissatisfied 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

Q53 How could the education or training in your program be improved?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Enter response

0. Everything is fine/the program is good/no improvements are needed 2. No comment/ don't know 3. Refused Section 4: Employment

Interviewer: Now on a different topic, I would like to ask you some questions regarding your employment.

Web: On a different topic, the next questions are about your employment. Q18 Are you currently working at a job or business?

1. Yes – go to Q22 2. No – go to Q18B 3. Don’t know – go to Section 5 4. Refused – go to Section 5

Q18B Are you looking for work?

1. Yes – go to Q18C 2. No – go to Q19C 3. Don’t know – go to Section 5 4. Refused – go to Section 5



Q18C Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student and looking for full-time work?

1. Yes – not in labour force, go to Q19 2. No – go to Q18D 3. Don’t know – go to Section 5 4. Refused – go to Section 5

Q18D Could you have worked within the last month if a suitable job had been offered?

1. Yes – include in labour force, go to Q19 2. No – go to Q19D 3. Don’t know – go to Section 5 4. Refused – go to Section 5

Q19 You said that you are not currently working. What is the main reason?

ONE RESPONSE ONLY

Choices 1 – 11 rotated on web 1. Can’t find a job/no jobs available – go to Section 5 2. Salary too low in jobs available – go to Section 5 3. Temporarily laid off/seasonal work – go to Section 5 4. Temporarily between jobs/expecting job soon – go to Section 5 5. Need more education/training – go to Section 5 6. Unable to obtain required licence, trade certificate or union membership – go to Section 5 7. Studying – go to Section 5 8. Permanently laid off – go to Section 5 9. Other (please specify): _______________________________________ – go to Section 5 10. Don’t know – go to Section 5 11. Refused – go to Section 5

Q19C You said that you are not currently looking for work. What is the main reason?

ONE RESPONSE ONLY

Choices 1 – 5 rotated on web 1. Studying – go to Section 5 2. Poor prospect of suitable employment (e.g., low salaries, location) – go to Section 5 3. Personal circumstances (e.g., health, family responsibilities) – go to Section 5 4. Doing other things (e.g., travelling, sports, volunteering to gain experience) – go to Section 5 5. Waiting for replies from employers/expecting job - go to Q19E 6. Other (please specify): _____________________________________ (e.g., seasonal work, moving/

recently moved) – go to Section 5 7. Don’t know – go to Section 5 8. Refused – go to Section 5

Q19E Do you have a job lined up to start in the next 4 weeks?

1. Yes – go to Q18D [programming note: this is intended to be a jump backwards to Q18D] 2. No – go to Section 5 3. Don’t know – go to Section 5 4. Refused – go to Section 5



Q19D You said that you are not currently available for work. What is the main reason? ONE RESPONSE ONLY

Choices 1 – 5 rotated on web 1. Studying 2. Poor prospect of suitable employment (e.g., low salaries, location) 3. Personal circumstances (e.g., health, family responsibilities) 4. Doing other things (e.g., travelling, sports, volunteering to gain experience) 5. Waiting for replies from employers/expecting job 6. Other (please specify): _____________________________________ (e.g., seasonal work, moving/

recently moved) 7. Don’t know 8. Refused

IF Q18 = NO, GO TO SECTION 5 Q22 How many jobs do you currently have?

1. One – go to Q24 2. Two – go to Q23 3. Three or more – go to Q23 4. Don’t know – go to Q23 5. Refused – go to Q23

Q23 How many paid hours do you work, on average, each week, at all of your jobs?

Record hours from 0.00 to 99.90. ___________ hours Range = Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 168.00 88888 Don’t know 99999 Refused

IF Q22 = 2. TWO OR Q22 = 3. THREE OR MORE, GO TO NOTE BELOW, ELSE GO TO Q24 The next questions ask about your main job, which is the job at which you work the most hours. Q24 Are you a paid worker employed by someone else or are you self-employed?

1. Paid worker – go to Q27 2. Self-employed – go to Q25A 3. Don’t know – go to Q27 4. Refused – go to Q27

Interviewer note: If Q22 = 2 or Q22 = 3, reword subsequent questions from “your job” to “your main job”

Q27 Is your [IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: main] job a temporary or a permanent position?

Interviewer note: Refers to the type of position, not whether or not the respondent wants to continue in the job. 1. Temporary (e.g., short-term contract < 6 months) 2. Permanent 3. Don’t know 4. Refused



Q25A Did you have the same employment before or while you were attending [SHORT_INSTITUTION]? Interviewer/ Web note: By employment we mean the same job.

1. Yes – go to Q34 2. No – go to Q26 3. Don’t know – go to Q26 4. Refused – go to Q26

Q26 How many months did you spend actively looking for this job? IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: (Please respond with

respect to your main job) Record number of months from 0 to 48 ___________ months (if < 1 month, enter 0) 88. Don’t know 99. Refused

Q34 What is your job title?

Interviewer note: Refers to main job if respondent has more than one job. Give full description (e.g., elementary school teacher, recreation department supervisor, shoe salesperson. Confirm response with respondent. If tradesperson, clarify if they are indentured as an apprentice or if they have attained journeyperson Qualification, or neither. (e.g., journeyperson plumber, plumber apprentice or plumber). Web note: Please provide a full description of your job title (e.g., elementary school teacher, recreation department supervisor, shoe salesperson). If you are a tradesperson, please indicate whether you are an apprentice, or if you have attained journeyperson certification, or neither (e.g., journey person plumber, apprentice plumber, or plumber). ____________________________________________________________________________ Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent. 88. Don’t know 99. Refused A list of pre-coded occupations is available for Interviewer use (not shown on Web).

Q35 What are your main duties? ____________________________________________________________________________

Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.

88. Don’t know 99. Refused

IF Q24=2 (SELF-EMPLOYMENT), GO TO Q30 Q29 For whom do you work?

Interviewer/ Web note: Enter name of business, government department or agency, or person. ____________________________________________________________________________

Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent. 88. Don’t know 99. Refused



Q30 What kind of business, industry or service is it? ____________________________________________________________________________ Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.

88. Don’t know 99. Refused

IF Q22 = 2 OR Q22 = 3, GO TO NOTE BELOW, ELSE GO TO Q37 Remember, the questions about your employment ask about your main job, which is the job at which you work the most hours. Q37 To what extent is your [IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: main] job related to the training that you took in the [NAME

OF PROGRAM] program? Would you say…?

1. Very related 2. Somewhat related 3. Not very related 4. Not at all related 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

Q41A How useful have the knowledge and skills you gained in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program been in performing your [IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: main] job? Would you say . . .?

1. Very useful 2. Somewhat useful 3. Not very useful 4. Not at all useful 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

IF Q37=3 (NOT VERY RELATED) OR=4 (NOT AT ALL RELATED), CONTINUE, ELSE SKIP TO Q38D Q37B Why are you not in a [IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: main] job that is more related to your training at


Choices 1 – 7 rotated on web 1. Better pay in present job 2. Couldn’t find training-related job 3. Training was inadequate to get a job 4. Tried training-related job and found I didn’t like it 5. Didn’t complete training 6. Still enrolled in school 7. Have not been looking for a training-related job 95. Other (please specify) _________________________________________________ 97. Don’t know 98. Refused

Salary Q38D What is your gross salary or wage before deductions from your [IF Q22=2 or Q22=3: main job, that is, the

one at which you work the most hours, OTHERWISE: job]? If you can give your hourly wage, that would be preferable. Interviewer note: Only if respondent asks, “This does not include tips and commissions on top of your wage or salary”. If paid by commission only, record yearly amount here, and then choose “Yearly” for the next question.



Interviewer read if necessary: While you can refuse to answer any question you are not comfortable with, I can reassure you that your answers will remain completely confidential, and your name will not be associated with the information you provide. Web note: This does not include tips and commissions. If you are paid by commission only, please record the yearly amount here, and then choose ‘Yearly’ for the next question. Your answers will remain completely confidential, and your name will not be associated with the information you provide. $___________ wage Range = Minimum: $0.00 Maximum: $999999.99 -1. Don’t know – go to Q38C_1 or Q38C -2. Refused – go to Q38C_1 or Q38C

Q38B Is that (below)? Read categories and probe for answer.

Interviewer note: Select the appropriate category for reported wage or salary.

1. Hourly 2. Daily 3. Weekly 4. Every 2 weeks 5. Monthly 6. Yearly

7. Twice a month 95. Other (please specify)

__________ 97. Don’t know

98. Refused

Programming note: If respondent has more than 1 job (Q22>1), they are asked Q23 (hours worked for all jobs) as well as Q38C_1.

IF Q22>1, ASK Q38C_1 (FILL IN THE BLANK FROM Q23) IF Q22=1, ASK Q38C Q38C_1 You said you worked _____ hours per week at all of your jobs. On average, how many paid hours do you

work per week at your main job? ______________________

-1. Don’t know – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. -2. Refused – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. Q38C On average, how many paid hours per week do you work at your job? ______________________

-1. Don’t know – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. -2. Refused – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. (IF Q38D= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED) OR (IF Q38B= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED OR HOURLY OR OTHER) OR (IF Q38C/ Q38C_1= DON’T KNOW OR REFUSED AND Q38B IS NOT DAILY), SKIP TO Q40 IF APPLICABLE, OTHERWISE GO TO SKIP BEFORE Q40 AS HOURLY WAGE CANNOT BE CALCULATED. IF Q38B=2 (DAILY): Q38H On average, how many hours per day do you work at your [main] job?

(e.g., $70 per day / 4 hours = $17.50/hr) ___________ hours per day Range = Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 24.00 -1. Don’t know – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. -2. Refused – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. GO TO Q38E_1



IF Q38B=6 (YEARLY): Q38I On average, how many months would you work to earn this annual salary?

Interviewer Note: Number of months worked to earn this annual salary should include paid vacation time. Interviewer can prompt: Would it be 12 months? ___________ months Range = Minimum: 0.00 Maximum: 12.00 -1. Don’t know – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. -2. Refused – go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.

Q38E_1 Gross hourly wage calculation.____________

(For example, $2000/month, working 37.5 hrs/wk (7.5 hrs/day) *22 days=165 hrs/month=$12.12/hr) Q38F_1 By our calculations, you would be making $___an hour at your [main] job. Is that about right? (fill in from

Q38E_1).

1. Yes – go to Q40 if applicable 2. No - go to Q38G_1 3. Don’t know – go to Q40 if applicable 4. Refused – go to Q40 if applicable

Q38G_1 What would you say is your hourly wage? $_______ per hour -- GO TO Q38J

Range = Minimum: $0.00 Maximum: $999999.99 -1 Don’t know—go to Q40 if applicable -2 Refused—go to Q40 if applicable

Q38J Why do you think our calculation of your expected hourly wage was incorrect?

____________________________________________________________________________ 88. Don’t know 99. Refused

IF Q25A = YES (HAD JOB BEFORE/WHILE ATTENDING), GO TO SECTION 5: FUNDING SECTION IF FINANCES=1 OR GO TO SECTION 6: EQUITY SECTION IF FINANCES=0 Q40 How useful was your education in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] in

getting your [main] job? Would you say…?

1. Very useful 2. Somewhat useful 3. Not very useful 4. Not at all useful 5. Don’t know 6. Refused



50% SAMPLE—ASK IF FINANCES=1

Section 5: Funding B.C.’s public post-secondary institutions and the ministries responsible for post-secondary education want to get a better understanding of students’ finances. Your responses will provide valuable information to those who develop student financial aid policies.

SFQ11 Did you receive any Government Student Loans while attending the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?

1. Yes - go to SFQ4 2. No - go to SFQ25 3. Don't know - go to SFQ25 4. Refused - go to SFQ25

SFQ4 What is the total amount of Government Student Loans that you received while taking the [NAME OF

PROGRAM] program? Please do not deduct loan payments made or reduction you received from your total government student loan amount.

$0.00 is not a valid response

1. Value 2. Don't know 3. Refused

SFQ5_A Did you receive a BC Student Loan Reduction? Interviewer/ Web note: This is not the same as interest relief.

1. Yes - go to SFQ5 2. No – go to SFQ25 3. Don't know – go to SFQ25 4. Refused – go to SFQ25

SFQ5 How much BC Loan Reduction did you receive?


1. Value – go to SFQ25 2. Don't know – go to SFQ25 3. Refused – go to SFQ25

SFQ25 Did you borrow from other sources to support your education while taking the [NAME OF PROGRAM]

program, for example a credit card, personal bank loan, loans from family or friends? 1. Yes – go to SFQ6 2. No – go to SFQ23 3. Don't know – go to SFQ23 4. Refused – go to SFQ23

SFQ6 How much did you borrow to support your education from these other sources (i.e., credit card, personal bank

loan, loans from family or friends)?





If Q8=1 (YES), GO TO SFQ23 OTHERWISE SKIP TO SFQ8 SFQ23 When you enrolled in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program did you have any outstanding debt from

previous post-secondary education?

1. Yes – go to SFQ24 2. No – go to SFQ8 3. Don't know – go to SFQ8 4. Refused – go to SFQ8

SFQ24 How much debt did you have from previous post-secondary education? _____________________



SFQ8 Have you ever had to interrupt your studies for financial reasons?

1. Yes 2. No 3. Don't know 4. Refused

SFQ9 Did you ever have to take part, or all, of your program on a part-time basis for financial reasons?


SFQ15 Which of the following best described you when you were attending [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Single person with no children 2. Part of a couple with no children 3. Part of a couple with children 4. A single parent 5. Other (please specify) ________________ 6. Don't know 7. Refused

Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion The following questions collect information that is needed to support programs that promote equal educational opportunities for everyone. Q7A Did you learn English as a second language?

1. Yes – go to Q7B 2. No – go to Q56 3. Don’t know – go to Q56 4. Refused – go to Q56



Q7B At what age did you learn English?

1. Age 12 or earlier 2. As a teenager (age 13-17) 3. As an adult (age 18 and over) 4. Combination of above [interviewer probe for main age learned] 5. Don’t know 6. Refused

Q56 Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit? Interviewer note: If respondent identifies themselves as North American Indian (status or non-status),

select “Yes”. The student can answer “Don’t Know” to Q56 and still answer Q56A.

1. Yes go to Q56A 2. No go to SFQ10 3. Don’t know go to Q56A 4. Refused SFQ10

Q56A Do you identify yourself as a First Nations person, a Métis person, or an Inuit person? Interviewer note: It is possible for a respondent to choose more than one option.

Web note: Select all that apply.

1. First nations 2. Métis 3. Inuit 4. Don’t know 5. Refused

SFQ10 Did you relocate from your home community to attend the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at



Q55 Do you have a long-term physical or mental health condition that limits the kind of activity that you can

perform on a daily basis?


Q78 What is your country of origin?

1. Canada - go to Q74D 2. Other (choose country from drop-down list.) - go to Q78A 3. Don’t know - go to Q74D 4. Refused - go to Q74D



Q78A What was your citizenship or immigration status when you took the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?

1. Canadian citizen 2. Permanent resident/ landed immigrant 3. Permanent resident/ refugee 4. Refugee claimant 5. Student visa 6. Other visa 7. Other (please specify) _________________ 8. Don’t know 9. Refused

IF NO POSTAL CODE IN COHORT FILE, GO TO Q59 Q74D Is _________________ your correct residential postal code?

1. Yes – thank respondent 2. No – go to Q59 3. Don’t know – thank respondent 4. Refused – thank respondent

Q59 What is your residential postal code or Zip code?

Interviewer note: For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces. Record Zip codes as given. _________________ 999998 Don’t know

999999 Refused

Web note (to be placed below choices): For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces. THANK RESPONDENT Read: Thank you for your participation in this important research. The data collected in this survey are used by participating B.C. public post-secondary institutions and the ministries responsible for post-secondary education. Under an agreement in the BC Statistics Act, you may refuse to share your results with any of these organizations by writing to the Director of Statistics before July 31, 2011. Do you have any questions? Interviewer: If no: say “thank you” again and end the call. [Web note/ Interviewer read as necessary: All of your answers are confidential, and any information that identifies you will not be shared with anyone. The responses you provide will be used for research purposes only, and when survey results are reported, your answers will be combined with the answers of others so that you cannot be identified.] Programming note: Address is shown on Web Interviewer note: If respondent requires the address, it is: Angelo Cocco Executive Director, BC Stats PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9V1

Documents

2011 DACSO Questionnaire - BC Student Outcomesoutcomes.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/Libraries/DACSO...2011 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey Questionnaire