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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINDINGS PAGE 2

INTRODUCTION PAGE 3

SURVEY METHODOLOGY PAGE 4

SURVEY RESULTS PAGE 5

Part A: Program Information & Level of Satisfaction from the Graduates PAGE 5

Part B: Student Information PAGE 23

COMPARISON WITH SURVEY 2013 PAGE 27

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 29

QUESTIONNAIRE PAGE 31

HIGHLIGHTS OF FINDINGS

Nunavut Arctic College 12014 Graduate Survey

The number of Graduates in the 2014 academic year decreased by 30% from the

previous year.

o 222 in 2014

98% of graduates would recommend NAC to others.

91% of graduates said it was easy to find information about NAC.

99% of respondents were overall satisfied with the programs.

60% of respondents were employed.

68% of graduates had children while attending NAC.

99% of respondents were Inuit.

INTRODUCTION


Nunavut Arctic College is committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all

adult learners in Nunavut. Our courses and programs are geared to meet the growing need of

the people of Nunavut for relevant and accessible education and training, which will prepare

them for a variety of employment opportunities. The College Mission Statements reflects this

commitment:

“Nunavut Arctic College strengthens the people and communities of

Nunavut by advancing the lifelong learning of Northern adults through

high quality career programs appropriately delivered with our partners

throughout the Arctic, and by making the benefits of traditional and

southern science more available.”

The Graduate Survey is an important tool that assists Nunavut Arctic College to develop plans

for program delivery and improved services. We believe in the value of feedback as a tool for

continuous improvement. The results of this survey act as an indicator of successful

programming, but also give us a better understanding of student characteristics. This

understanding is necessary in order to identify and provide services that are fundamental to

student success. It’s important for NAC that people have an enjoyable and exciting learning

experience while going to Nunavut Arctic College.

SURVEY METHODOLOGY


Methodology

222 students graduated in the spring or summer of 2014. These graduates were contacted

through several methods of communication: phone calls, email, and mail. Survey monkey was a

new way to get graduates to complete the survey, but it wasn’t properly set up so it wasn’t so

effective. 102 graduates responded to the Graduate Survey.

Procedure

Data was collected at the Nunavut Arctic College in the summer of 2015. The questions used in

this survey were similar to those used in the previous graduate surveys; some changes may

have been made. The continuity of the questionnaire design allowed comparison of the results

with the past years. The contact information of the graduate population and contact

information were obtained from the College’s Student Records System, which provides a listing

of those students who have successfully completed the requirements for graduation. Their

names were verified with program coordinators. The result of the completed surveys increased

by 17% from the previous academic year.

RESULTSPart A: Program Information


Students either received a Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or Record of Achievement.

Part A of the survey collected demographic, financial and social information about the graduate population.Q1: What program did you complete in 2014?


41%

9%10%40%

Certificate

Diploma

Degree

ROA

ABE Essential Skills

Apprenticeship Electrician Level 1

Apprenticeship Housing Maintainer Level 1

Apprenticeship Plumber Level 2

Apprenticeship Oil Burner Mechanic Level 3

College Foundation

Environmental Technology

Jewelry & Metalwork

Management Studies

Nunavut Teacher Education

Oberver Communicator

PASS

Pre-Apprenticeship Plumber

Pre-Nursing

Social Service Worker

1 10 100

673

23

24

12

33

204

1712

16

52

272

311

13

1222

74

Program Completed by all 2014 Graduates

Q2A: Are you currently employed?

Unemployed, not looking

Unemployed, looking for a job

Full-time student

Part-time student

Self-employed

Yes, part-time

Yes, full-time

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

16%

14%

11%

0%

0%

8%

52%

Q2B: If you are employed, who is your employer?


Q3: Why did you choose to attend Nunavut Arctic College?

Q4A: Was it easy to find the information you needed about Nunavut Arctic College?


63%

2%

8%

10% 2%

15%

Government of Nunavut

Federal Government

Inuit Organization

Hamlet

Inuit Owned Business

Non-Inuit Business

Self-employed

Other Community Organization

Other

Was not accepted at any other college/university

Northern content

Available housing

More affordable

Wanted to attend a program close to home

Program quality and reputation

Program/course content

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

32%

2%

2%

0%

1%

25%

32%

32%

Q4B: From where did you find the Nunavut Arctic College information?

Q5A: Did the college provide you with a laptop/iPad/Surface or similar device?


Yes91%

No9%

NAC information accessibility

Online

Community Learn

ing Ce...

Newspaper/Radio

Toll free number

From a friend Other

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

28%

34%

20%

1%

22%

5%

Q5B: If yes, was the device useful in your studies?

1. Yes, typing at work when needed (computer).2. Yes, the last couple years of the program.3. Yes, necessary.4. Could not take it home.5. Yes, could only use it at CLC.6. Microsoft Word 2010, yes.7. Yes, it was helpful.8. It was useful.9. PC computer.10. Yes, very useful.11. Yes it was.12. Yes.

Q6: How satisfied were you with the instructor(s)…?


Yes No0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

20%

80%

Q7: How satisfied were you with...?


Equipment

Student support services

Library facilities

Internet facilities

Computer facilities

Lab/shop facilities

Course materials

Non-teaching staff

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

4%

16%

10%

3%

4%

19%

2%

8%

4%

1%

4%

16%

4%

3%

0%

5%

20%

10%

18%

26%

21%

16%

13%

16%

50%

49%

51%

40%

56%

47%

60%

57%

20%

25%

17%

13%

16%

15%

25%

13%

Highly satisfied

Satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not at all satisfied

Not applicable

Quality of other learning experience

Quality of lab/shop learning

Quality of classroom learning

Feed back about your progess

Helpfulness outside of classroom

Presentation of the subject material

Up-to-date in their fields

Knowledge of their courses

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

0%

1%

0%

2%

4%

0%

0%

0%

13%

16%

8%

9%

6%

8%

8%

3%

57%

47%

53%

48%

56%

51%

54%

54%

26%

22%

36%

38%

32%

37%

34%

39%

Highly satisfiedSatisfiedSomewhat sat -isfiedNot at all satisfied

Q8A: Were you overall satisfied with the program?

Q8B: If you were satisfied with the program, please tell why (three most important reasons):

1. Learning office procedures; learning math (simple accounting); and computer procedures.

2. Experience required for my employment; great instructors; and supportive community members.

3. Teachers were willing to help in anyway; counselor was always willing to help; and community of Cambridge Bay is welcoming.

4. Had a lot of support from the program; made a lot of progress through the program; and learned a lot.

5. Learned how to sew with caribou skins; more time given when needed help with assignments; and more concentration learning courses with adults.

6. Low number of students; practicum end of program; and hands on experience in Native language classes.

7. Good relationship with instructor; classmates enthusiastic about learning; and courses helped in current job.

8. Met new people; job searching suitable for job; and learned new material.9. Upgrading; interesting; and met new people.10. In my home community; taught me to understand how to be a teacher; and getting my

degree.


Yes99%

No1%

11. The instructors in Rankin are very well-educated; I know that the courses that I’ve learned will have an impact on any of my future careers; and my expectations of taking Management Studies was even better than what I was expecting.

12. Math was challenging; instructors were awesome (helpful); and new experience.13. At home; instructor was local-somebody I knew; and some instructors opened my eyes

to have an open mind.14. It was good for learning working in field; improved communications with co-workers;

and enjoyed the work.15. Close to home which made it easier; knew the instructors; and went to school with

people I knew.16. Helped me forward in my trades; and got a raise.17. Experience on how to apply for college; instructors were helpful; and program was at

home.18. Learning career counseling; having culture classes during the courses; and meeting other

CDO’s from other regions.19. Instructor; books; courses.20. Learned more about education; enjoyed sewing with elders; and hanging out with new

people.21. Program at home; promotes education with the territory; and spend time with family.22. Got to learn; achieved it; and that I can do it.23. Courses were relevant; was able to speak Inuktitut in class; and college was available to

work on evenings.24. Learning new things; and courses taken at home.25. Instructors were caring and try their best to help you succeed; and courses provide good

knowledge and skills.26. Learned a lot; prepared for work; and got to understand more.27. Location of college; educators welcoming; and clean environment.28. Taught me a lot more; great instructors; and class worked as a team.29. New for me; information provided made sense; and made me interested in the trade; it

was out of home.30. My dream to become a teacher; offered in my hometown; and had a lot of support

during the five years.31. More education; got a job; and more experience.32. Learned a lot from the cooks; learned more about cooking; and it is very interesting.33. Experience of being independent; amount of work is worth it; and being able to get out

of my hometown.34. Learned new stuff; good environment; and met new people.


35. Fur production; did something I’ve never done before; and learned how to work on skins.

36. Learned a lot; helpful instructor; and more skills.37. Step by step lessons (easier to learn); instructor was very informative; and the campus

was good.38. Instructors were helpful, easy to talk with; classmates were also helpful; and living

independently away from home.39. Stuck with the program; got a job after graduating; and help provide for my family.40. Needed a diploma to work.41. Courses were taught well; and instructor’s able, willing, and helpful.42. Instructor’s interests in teaching make a difference: it made the program so much

better.43. Good support from NAC staff; appreciated all of the hard work from staff; and arranging

practicums and travel.44. It was fun; learning new things; and meeting new people.45. Gain more experience; and instructor always made me understand.46. Good instructors; availability at breaks; and course understanding.47. Challenging; rewarding; and leadership.48. Building open after hours for homework; special gathering with classmates on holidays

(example: Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc.); and outdoor activities.49. ETP has very good networking related to the field; the courses provide helping with my

job; and the program is well put together.50. Learning something new; met new friend; learning how to get along with each other.51. Good instructors; good learning experience; and helpful on our jobs.52. Successful; got along with instructors; ad good support from instructors.53. Got me a job offer after school; learned much needed information; and classmates were

very good.54. Good instructors; good feedback; and supportive instructors.55. Instructor was informative; class worked as a team; and we had student council.56. Learned a lot; helping each other as a class; and helpful instructor.57. Diploma; instructor was helpful; and supplied computers.58. Learned a lot; learned to deal with children; and the program was useful.59. She was a part of the program; she was okay with it; and it was good.60. Instructors were very good; instructors were very knowledgeable; and

equipment/material was good.61. Enjoyed it; learned a lot; and good experience.62. Great support; good housing; and free food.


63. Class time discussions; group work/team approach on assignments; alternative assignment when you do not fit in an ideal assignment category; and time given at work to work on assignments.

64. Good teaching; learn something I didn’t know; & had all the things we needed to learn.65. I was able to complete the program with flexibility; instructors were supportive of

completion of program; and clinical experience made the program enjoyable.66. Learned more English, math, sewing, and fitness.67. Important to have an instructor strict/supportive at the same time; course was really

challenging, NAC had high expectations; and was available to do homework in the evenings at the college.

68. Program was in my hometown; classmates were supportive; and we helped each other out.

69. Making qulliq at shop; beading for an amauti; and it feels great to complete the program.

70. Learned how to carve; work experience; and beading an amauti.

71. ETP is a program where the students have to work together, you meet people and make lifelong friends; the material that was taught was very interesting and relevant to the jobs that are available after graduating; and the instructors make all the difference with the program, they are very knowledgeable and helpful.

72. Learned what we needed to; everybody passed; and made good friends.73. Classes in computers, math, and preparing for change were enjoyable.74. Practicum was great; learning from computers; and Inuktitut class was good.75. Instructors were helpful; and I learned more about math and science.76. NAC puts effort to spend money on NTEP.77. Program at home (did not have to leave).78. Program close to home with family to support us; program/courses well explained and

in detail; and community support.79. Help get a better life; and took me to the right path.80. Got to learn more math and English.81. Well explained work; team work; and we learned everything in life.82. Instructor was the enforcer; it was in my home community; and instruction was

challenging.83. Peer experiences; home community; and help/support in the community.84. Class stuck together through struggles; got through it without daycare; and at home

community.85. Meet new people; wanted to upgrade; and courses at home.86. Enjoy learning; program was at home community; and likes going to school.


87. Very good instructors; comfortable workplace; and good experience.88. Prepared us for our future; learning new things; and positive change in life.89. Good communication with instructors; easy to understand; and fun learning experience.90. Program at home; good instructor; and good learning material.91. Sewing; joined the group, I was happy; and she was occupied.92. Learned about English, computers, and reading; learned how to sew by hand; and

brightened up my life.93. Teaching skills; and recourses.94. Learned a lot.95. Learned how to teach in a classroom setting; confident that I passed all courses

required; program at hometown; practicum: got to see how the classroom/school system works; and extra help available from tutor.

96. Learned new things; child at daycare; and away from home.97. Enjoyed math, computers, and learning Inuktitut.

Q8C: If you were not satisfied with the program, please tell why:

1. I was not satisfied with how slow the internet was; sometimes the instructor’s computer equipment would take a long time to start up or just shut down completely. It took valuable learning time away from students.

2. Outdated computers; classmates/team projects; money, income from support from FANS too little: out of town students incomes were much greater than ours (locals).

3. Sharing computer time; need library; and sometimes loud neighbors.4. Too far away from Baffin; can’t take laptop home to do homework; and when

graduating, you can’t get family members to attend graduation.5. Weren’t prepared for the course (NAC).6. Have textbooks available before the courses start.7. Slow internet; and lack of good materials to work with (not like college).8. Computer resources; internet connection; and Inuktitut courses.9. One instructor was unwelcoming.10. Learned some students did not have time to do assignments; elder invitation to some

modules would have incorporated; and Inuit social values, even if it is for a conference call to include the values.

11. We didn’t have a proper instructor throughout the semester.12. Student got criminal record and noticed a NAC employee with record who is working.13. Other students picked on me.14. Short course! I was hoping it would be more than nine months.


15. Hardly any support from the college.16. Lack of instructor.17. Computers and printer need upgrades.

Q9: What improvements would you suggest from an academic perspective?

1. Practice more on my Inuktitut speaking and writing.2. Some classes (English and Math) could’ve been at a higher level.3. More homework; faster internet (someday I hope), and practice more on organizational

skills (filing, etc.).4. Stick to the curriculum when you’re not in college anymore.5. Train somewhere else.6. Better equipment in the lab for learning.7. For the housing maintainer program, relook at everything that applies to job.8. Better lab equipment.9. Better instruction on how to do stuff.10. More courses should be available in our region Kivalliq.11. New building; update computers; need secretary; better teaching equipment; high

speed internet; and more strict instructors.12. Lend laptops, even if there’s computers for homework; better chairs for full time

students; more pay on elders, and equipment to record.13. Always room for improvements; get three trades within the year.14. Would be nice if Office Admin had a 2nd year for students who finished the 1st year.15. Do one course at a time, instead of having many different courses in a day.16. More northern content.17. More energetic teaching.18. Better (faster) internet.19. Some courses were too short; need more time with work.20. Offer programs that give degrees, not only diplomas (example: SSW).21. I think everything is great.22. Standard Inuktitut checklist for marks.23. Extending the length of program (ET), and access to more courses.24. My opinion is there shouldn’t be any changes.25. For Inuktitut course to provide a better service and paperwork.26. It was okay.27. Behind on technology.28. The equipment need to be updated, provide laptops to students.29. Need better internet.


30. Time limits, different courses: changed classes every 40 minutes and I didn’t like that.31. Offer a second year for Office Administration; and have more funding.32. To have more courses to choose from.33. It was hard to get seal skins in the winter.34. There needs to be more assistance in different subjects.35. Homework assignment place in the evenings.36. It is important for students to get the most of their college experience so they should

always have an instructor available for the courses. There were times I did not have an instructor so I felt lost out on certain skills that were needed for my career. I was not impressed with that.

37. Inuktitut instructor had a different dialect, it made it hard; and get Inuktitut instructor that speaks in the same dialect as the students.

38. Inuktitut typing need to be improved.39. No discrimination (at time I felt headquarters [Iqaluit] were not too supportive with

community NTEP).40. Start looking at applicants instead of looking at their academics.41. For the college to treat people equally.42. Better and more computers with Wi-Fi.43. Don’t recommend online courses, slow internet connection.44. Do more work; and have shop classes.45. Get support worker other than instructor; provide books in all the courses before the

program to reduce delays/complications; and library needs to be updated.46. Not enough visual aid; books came in late, get books before course starts.47. Problems with instructor, not present at all times.48. More equipment for science classes.

Q10: What improvements would you suggest from a student services perspective?

1. Maybe get some tutoring time for a certain course.2. Daycare.3. Fitness center; and NAC sports team.4. More recreation.5. Better housing.6. More activities for students.7. Classmates don’t know Inuktitut.8. Not many places to go during practicum; fit in the school during practicum.9. Replace Old Res.


10. More recreation at Kivalliq Campus.11. More recreation.12. NAC staff should have more involvement with students and do presentations.13. New computers; more things to do for visiting students; access to community gym;

discounts; sports; and registry.14. More recreation for students at campus; counselor shouldn’t take bank cards, and she

should stay away from problems.15. For out of town students, have evening activities.16. Have a space allowed for students with kids to go study/homework.17. Better housing for students; and more money for food, etc.18. If travelling outside of home, housing rennet should be lowered especially when income

is low; provide food programs for students as well; and babysitter/daycare availability.19. Housing for students in the same community.20. With student services, all three would be nice to be more improved. Housing is quite

hard to get when people like to go for Kivalliq Campus for college, most applicants tend to wait a year. Counseling would be nice if the counselor would be more open for one-on-one time.

21. There should be telephone for students to use for family to call or emergency. Have one of the students to have telephone for other students to use.

22. More activities.23. More involvement with elders and youth in the community.24. More activities.25. Counseling.26. Housing.27. More recreation.28. More recreation.29. More recreation; and better housing.30. Better counseling.31. Better housing: had heating problem.32. More activities for students and their families to offer.33. Not enough housing; better recreation.34. Everything is great, people just need to ask for help or ask more questions.35. Have kitchen appliances in old Q-units. Reason for that is that my first year, I had to

bring my own kitchen appliances like cups, plates, bowls, spoons, etc.36. Divide couples/singles students to each unit and having a very open minded manager

for students housing.37. Try and get housing.38. Too strict (at the trades school), I felt like a prisoner.


39. Housing, Old Res; and maybe better support from student services and residents manager.

40. More activities for students.41. Student funding is too little; and lower rent for student housing.42. Counseling and recreation need to be improved.43. Better housing.44. Transportation not provided to local residents to presidents or other facilities.45. Get housing.46. Get rid of the Ukkivik residents. No one wants to stay there at all and when I did stay

there, everyone complained about the food. It’s old, it’s ugly, everything is broken in the gym, and it’s not a friendly, inviting environment no matter how brightly you paint the walls. The beds are the most uncomfortable!

47. More counseling and recreation.48. Counseling wasn’t offered; no housing, they should get these services for the smaller

communities.49. Get student housing.50. The housing provided was not the best, the housing was very old and nothing but

furniture was provided. I had to spend a lot of money buying basic things like plates, bowls, cutlery, while the new units had everything provided including televisions and dishes.

51. The size of NAC needs to get more space, has only two classrooms (Clyde River).52. Better housing; and more recreation.53. Get all services in smaller communities.54. Counseling (family and individual); housing; and financial aid counseling.55. Connect with all students.56. Some students need counseling.57. Have more compassion.58. More support in having a daycare.59. Housing.60. More support other than instructors; and support programs in the community.61. Need more student housing.62. Get counseling; and better recreation.63. Better housing for students with children.64. Better housing.

Q11A: Did you attend any post-secondary college(s) after graduating from Nunavut Arctic College in 2014?


Q11B: If you attended any post-secondary college(s), where did you attend?

Q12: Would you recommend Nunavut Arctic College to others?


Yes

No

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

16%

84%

In NunavutOutside of Nunavut

Both

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%69%

31%

0%

Additional Comments:

1. It’s a lot easier to understand the instructor if it is an Inuk, as they can explain from English to Inuktitut.

2. Need more hands on experience; provide the program every few years (NTEP) in different communities; and it is good to have in home community.

3. Management Studies has next to no advertising; not advertised on magazines, websites, locally; Management Students is a very good course and I recommend more advertising.

4. Courses are good; and NAC buys too much books and they get wasted.5. Encourage more students to take college after high school; and advertise college

programs.6. Couple summer students are going to take the program and I gave them advice,

encouraged them to go to NAC.7. Great experience.8. I think it’s great for upgrading people want more they can know where they are at with

education if they want other courses to happen.9. My first year of college, I recommended a friend to take ETP and he applied and got

accepted.10. Possibly if the student is living in a housing unit, have that rent payment taken out

automatically from the funding the student is receiving. 11. Try your best.12. To have more courses on program (PASS).13. Thank you NAC that I learned a lot.14. Thank you for the opportunity to further my education.


Yes98% No

2%

15. I recommend do/do not recommend the nursing program. The nursing program staff at NAC were always very supportive but I did not appreciate when we did not have an instructor for a course. There was no reason why we shouldn’t have had an instructor and I hope it doesn’t happen to anyone else. If I wanted to take distance education then I would have signed up for that. I encourage program managers and HR to keep up with the demands of the programs as much as possible, because in the end, the students are the ones that are at a loss, no matter how small or big, it shouldn’t have happened.

16. Would like to see better funding while taking courses & get daycare plus more subsidies.17. For out of town students, why is it so hard to get help from family? To get family to

follow while going for college.18. Happy NAC promotes education.19. In Igloolik, there are a lot of young parents with minimum wage, I always suggest Arctic

College to friends and family. Most people I suggest to apply. I tell them it’s a great experience and it’s not that hard.

20. We didn’t like having to wait for an instructor to come in to the community. Wi-Fi internet access was also a problem since we had to wait for different hour to use the computers in order to proceed our work because not all the information we get use from the books and most of information we get are from worldwide web.

21. I wanted to get my diploma from last year (still never received it).22. Recommend Inuit to take NTEP to get more Inuit teachers; finish high school first; and

all communities in Baffin should have NTEP to have more Inuit teachers.23. Gets better to deliver programs in smaller (home) communities; deliver courses in the

communities which will have high interest rates with lower dropout rates; and have more screening in selecting students.

24. Get bigger college and more courses; and instructors that are based in the community.25. ABE instructors need to be more helpful and be more understanding.

Part B: Student Information


Part B of the survey collected information about the graduate population.Q1: What campus did you attend?

Q2: What is your ethnic origin?


All 3 campus' in all 3 regions

Nunatta Campus (Iqaluit)

Kitikmeot Campus (Cambridge Bay)

Kivalliq Campus (Rankin Inlet)

Local Community Learning Centre

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45%

1%

21%

15%

21%

43%

Kivalliq28%

Baffin52%

Kitikmeot20%

Regions in where students attended NAC

Q3: What is your marital status?

Q4A: Did you have children living with you while you were attending NunavutArctic College?


Single Married/Common-law Dicorced/Separated Widowed 0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

29%

66%

2% 2%

99%

1%

Inuit

Caucasion

Other

Q4B: If yes, how many and what age(s)?

1 Child 2 Children 3 Children 4 Children 5 Children+0

5

10

15

20

25

30

14

27

23

5 5

2

8

19

56

21

10

4 4

1 1

42

5

2

5

20

2

Age(s) 0-5

Age(s) 6-10

Age(s) 11-15

Age(s) 16-18

Age(s) 19+

Q5: Do you have access to a computer or internet at home?


Yes69%

No31%

Comparison with last year’s survey:

Issues: Program and Levels of Satisfactions Academic

Year: 2010Academic Year: 2011

Academic Year: 2012

Academic Year: 2013

Academic Year: 2014


Yes, both Only a computer Only internet No, neither0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80% 75%

7%3%

16%

Overall satisfaction withprograms

94% of respondents

expressed satisfaction

93% of respondents

expressedsatisfaction

98% of respondents


89% of respondents


99% of respondent expressed

satisfaction

Graduate employment rate

59% of the graduates were

employed

47% of the graduates

wereemployed

60% of graduates

were employed

66% of graduates

were employed

60% of graduates

were employed

Quality of teachers

48% were satisfied with the quality of

teachers


teachers


teachers


teachers

94% were satisfied with the quality of teachers

Technical and other facilities

Internet facilities, computer

facilities and course facilities had above 66%

satisfaction levels


facilities and course

facilities had above 58% satisfaction

levels




levels




levels

Internet facilities, computer facilities

and course facilities

had above 86%

satisfaction levels

Significant increase in graduates

296 graduates 321 graduates 305 graduates 314 graduates 222

graduates

Comparison with last year’s survey:

Demographic Issues: Academic Year: 2010

Academic Year: 2011

Academic Year: 2012

Academic Year: 2013

Academic Year: 2014


Age distribution

38% of the respondents

were over the age of 31







N/A

Gender distribution 75% female 62% female 63% female 52% female N/A

Ethnic originInuit 91%

Caucasian 8%Others 1%

Inuit 95%Caucasian 3%

Others 2%


Other 5%


Other 10%


Other 0%

Marital StatusMarried /

Common Law 54%

Married / Common Law

61%


60%


51%


66%

Respondents with children 68% with

children64% with children

69% with children

68% with children

68% with children

Conclusion and Recommendations:

Performance and Impacts of NAC Programs


The survey highlights that NAC has been successful in producing satisfied graduates as well as providing them with employable skills. The college also appears to have improved in providing courses and programs in communities which do not have a campus. Given that 69% of respondents have children and 66% are married or in a common-law relationship, their ability to go away for post-secondary education is limited. The better NAC is able to meet people’s education needs in their home communities, the more Nunavut residents will be able to develop their skills and learn new ones. This would also mean a reduction in travel expenses, and leave more money available for programs. It may be a better use of government money to upgrade CLC facilities and expand programs than to pay for the travel and accommodation of students at larger campuses.

This survey only looked at the overall satisfaction levels. The college could also benefit from identifying an analysis of individual program effectiveness.

Level of Education for Graduates

9% of the graduates received diplomas, 40% of the graduates completed record of achievement programs, and 41% completed certificate programs. 10% of the graduates surveyed received degrees. These findings need to be considered in the light of emerging demands for skills and education in Nunavut territory. The existing needs for teachers and healthcare professionals with degree level education are obvious. The policy level implication would be how to attract more young people to degree programs.

Furthering Education

16% of the graduates’ surveyed pursued further education. This raises an interesting question. Is it because the opportunities for employment are very limited, or the graduates did not consider that as an option? In Nunavut which is in many ways a developing economy, the goal of post-secondary education should be two fold.

Collecting of information

Once students’ names, programs, phone numbers and addresses were verified, the 2014 graduate surveyor separated the students into regions: Baffin, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot. An advertisement for the survey was posted in northern papers, NAC website, and on NAC Facebook and Twitter accounts. Graduate name’s that completed the survey was entered for a NAC jackets and other promotional items. The students were called between 8:30 – 5:00. Most of the graduates completed the survey were contacted; sometimes it took at least five tries to get a hold of them. Some students were contacted by Facebook. Some suggestions on how to reach students would be by email. The only problem was that emails were not provided with the students’ information, so they were looked up on the Government of Nunavut’s mailing list for those who were employed with the GN. But served as a problem for those who are not employed with the Government of Nunavut, for there was no way of obtaining an email. If


emails were provided with the phone numbers as well as mailing address information, surveys might be completed sooner and a higher number of graduates would complete the survey. Survey monkey could be successful in receiving a high rate of competed surveys, if graduates’ emails are listed.

Another suggestion might be for students to complete a survey right after the program has finished. With doing the survey right after their program has finished the information and opinions would still be fresh in their minds and might produce a 100% participation in the survey rather than 46% a year later. These are all things to consider getting more accurate and precise results to then better improve on for the satisfaction of future NAC students. That way, the survey would be available at the college, perhaps on their last day of class.

Students during the summer

Though there are some students who have to work during the summer, this summer found a number of students out or not home during the time the Graduate Surveyor called. Suspecting that because people like to be out during the summer they were not home. However, the surveyor contacted a higher percentage than the previous year. With 222 students graduating from a NAC program.


2014 Graduate SurveyIndividual Contact Sheet

To be filled in by

Interviewer: _______________________________

Final Result:Survey completed – Date: _____________________________________o Number not in service o Wrong number o Moved – no forwarding numbero Refused to complete surveyo Mailed surveyo Unreachable after ____ attemptso Faxed/emailed, not returned

Contact Attempts

# DateTime

Result/CommentStart End123456789o Working


Name of Graduate:

Address:

Program:

Location:

o Other

2014 Graduate Survey QuestionnairePART A: Program Information

1. What program did you complete in 2014?

o Certificate in____________________________________________o Diploma in______________________________________________o Degree in_______________________________________________o Other__________________________________________________

2. Are you currently employed?

□ Yes, full-time □ Full-time student□ Yes, part-time □ Unemployed, looking for a job□ Self-employed □ Unemployed, not looking □ Part-time student

If you are employed, who is your employer?

□ Government of Nunavut □ Inuit Owned Business □ Federal Government □ Non-Inuit Business □ Inuit Organization □ Self-employed □ Hamlet □ Other Community Organization

3. Why did you choose to attend Nunavut Arctic College?

o Program/course contento Program quality and reputationo Wanted to attend a program close to homeo More affordableo Available housingo Northern contento Was not accepted at any other college/universityo Other (specify): ________________________________________


4. Was it easy to find the information you needed about Nunavut Arctic College? □Yes □ No From where did you find the Nunavut Arctic College information?

o Onlineo Community Learning Centero Newspaper/Radioo Toll free numbero From a friend

5. Did the College provide you with a laptop/iPad/Surface or similar device

□Yes □ No

If yes, was the device useful in your studies?

6. How satisfied were you with the instructor(s)…

Highlysatisfied Satisfie

d

Somewhatsatisfied


Instructor’s knowledge of theircoursesInstructor’s up-to-date in their fieldsInstructor’s presentation of thesubject materialHelpfulness of instructors outside ofclassroomFeedback about your progress

Quality of classroom learning

Quality of lab/shop learning

Quality of other learning experience


(example: peer tutoring, project based learning) 7. How satisfied were you with….?

Highlysatisfied Satisfied

Somewhatsatisfied


Not applicable

Non-teaching staffCourse materials(Books, handouts, etc.)Lab/Shop facilities

Computer facilitiesInternet facilities

Library facilities

Student support services

Equipment

8. Were you OVERALL satisfied with the program? □ Yes □ No

If you were satisfied with the program, please tell why (Three most important reasons):

a) _____________________________________________________________b) _____________________________________________________________c) _____________________________________________________________

If you were NOT satisfied with the program, please tell why (Three most important reasons):

a) _____________________________________________________________b) _____________________________________________________________c) _____________________________________________________________


9. What improvements would you suggest from an academic (curriculum, course) perspective?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

10. What improvements would you suggest from a student services (housing, counseling, recreation) perspective?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. Did you attend any post-secondary college(s) after graduating from Nunavut Arctic College in 2014?

□Yes □ No If you attended any post-secondary college(s), where did you attend?

o In Nunavuto Outside of Nunavuto Both

12. Would you recommend NAC to others? □Yes □ No

Additional comments:

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________


PART B: Student Information

1. What campus did you attend? □ Nunatta Campus (Iqaluit) □ Kitikmeot Campus (Cambridge Bay) □ Kivalliq Campus (Rankin Inlet) □ Community Learning Centre (which community) Community: _______________________

2. What is your ethnic origin? □ Inuit □ Caucasian □ Other _____________________________

3. What is your marital status? □ Single □ Married/Common-law □ Divorced/Separated □ Widowed

4. Did you have children living with you while you were attending NAC?

□Yes □ No

If yes, how many and what age(s)?

__________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

5. Do you have access to a computer or internet at home?

□ No, neither □ Only a computer □ Yes, both



Documents

Web viewProgram Completed by all 2014 Graduates Column1 ABE Essential Skills Accounting Technology Apprenticeship Electrician Level 1 Apprenticeship Electrician Level 2