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2015 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaire
Telephone Introduction
Hello, my name is ________ and Im calling on behalf of [FULL_INSTITUTION See Programming note] and BC Stats. We need your
help for our annual survey of former post-secondary students.
The survey takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and is being conducted jointly by BC Stats, the Ministry of Advanced Education, and
participating B.C. post-secondary institutions. May I continue?
The purpose of the survey is to assess the quality of your educational experience. Your answers are important for our research, but you dont
have to answer any question you dont want to. Your answers will be used for statistical and research purposes only and will be shared with
the organizations just listed. BC Stats has a data sharing agreement with [FULL_INSTITUTION] and your information will be kept
confidential in accordance with the Statistics Act.
Web Introduction
Web Consent: C1. Are you currently outside of Canada?
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0.
Yes go to C2.
No continue to Web introduction.
C2. Under British Columbias Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, we need your consent to deliver the survey to you
outside of Canada. None of your information, including your survey answers, will be stored outside Canada.
Do you consent to [FULL_INSTITUTION], the Ministry of Advanced Education, and BC Stats allowing you to access your personal
information (specifically, the survey questions and your answers) for the purpose of completing the survey from a location outside of
Canada? Your consent would be valid from today [DATE] and would not expire unless revoked by writing to: Director of Statistics, BC
Stats, PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt. Victoria, BC, V8W 9V1
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0.
I consent
I do not consent terminate
Web introduction: This survey is being conducted jointly by BC Stats, the Ministry of Advanced Education, and participating B.C. postsecondary institutions, including [FULL_INSTITUTION See Programming note]. 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. While the survey is voluntary,
your participation is important. Your answers will be used for statistical and research purposes only and will be shared with the organizations
listed above. BC Stats has a data sharing agreement with [FULL_INSTITUTION] and your information will be kept confidential in
accordance with the Statistics Act.
Please use the forward and back arrow buttons to go forward or backward between questions. If you wish to complete the survey at a later
time, you may resume where you left off using the link e-mailed to you. Or, log in at [URL] with your unique username, [ID].
Programming note: For FULL_INSTITUTION use the full name, (e.g., Vancouver Island University). For subsequent
occurrences use the SHORT_INSTITUTION (e.g., VIU)
[Programming note: For the scale questions the Would you say... is not to be shown on the web.]
Were you enrolled at [FULL_INSTITUTION] at any time during the period July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014?
1.
0.
3.
-1.
-2.
Yes go to Q3
No thank and terminate
Still attending go to Q4
Dont know thank and terminate
Refused thank and terminate
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TERMINATION SCRIPT:
Interviewer: Im sorry but this survey is intended for former students who attended [SHORT_INST] during that period.
Thank you very much for your time.
Web: Were sorry but this survey is intended for former students who attended [SHORT_INST] during that period.
Thank you very much for your time.
Q3
Are you currently enrolled in any programs or taking any courses at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Yes go to Q4
No go to Q5
Dont know attempt to probe, else thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4A)
Refused attempt to probe, else thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4A)
Programming Note: Q4 Q4E are for those still taking courses at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]
Q4
Q4A
Yes go to Q4B
No go to Q4A
Dont know go to Q4A
Refused go to Q4A
Programming Note: If [NAME OF PROGRAM] is corrected as a result of Q4A, the corrected version will be used in all
subsequent questions.
TERMINATION SCRIPT:
Interviewer: Im sorry, but without program information, we cannot continue the survey. Thank you very much for
your time.
Web: Were sorry, but without program information, we cannot continue 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 dont want to include people who are still in the same training program at
the same levelthey are not eligible for the survey.
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q4C
Yes go to Q4D
No go to Q4C
Dont know go to Q4C
Refused go to Q4C
Q4D
Are you currently studying at the third, fourth, or fifth year level in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Yes go to Q4E
No thank and terminate
Dont know thank and terminate
Refused thank and terminate
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TERMINATION SCRIPT:
Interviewer: Im sorry but this survey is intended for former students who are not in the same program they attended
between June 2013 and July 2014. Thank you very much for your time.
Web: Were sorry but this survey is intended for former students who are not in the same program they attended
between June 2013 and July 2014. Thank you very much for your time.
Q4E
Q5
Q5A
Yes go to Section 2
No thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D)
Dont know thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D)
Refused thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D)
Yes go to Section 2
No go to Q5A
Dont know go to Q5A
Refused go to Q5A
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.
Did you take any post-secondary education before enrolling in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?
Interviewer Note: Any other post-secondary education, after high school.
Yes go to Q9
No go to Q7G
Dont know go to Q7G
Refused go to Q7G
Interviewer: 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: What credentials did you complete before starting this program?
Web note: Select all that apply.
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12.
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Q7G
Did you ever take upgrading, access, bridging, or other preparatory courses during or prior to your studies in the [Program
Name] program?
Interviewer note: For example, Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses to improve your skills in Math, English or
Science; or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to improve your language skills.
Programming Note: Mouse-over on preparatory = For example, Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses to improve your
skills in Math, English or Science; or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses to improve your language skills.
0.
1.
2.
3.
-1.
-2.
Programming Note: IF STILL ATTENDING (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1)) SKIP TO Q16
Q9E
Programming Note: Mouse-over on currently enrolled = 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 currently working in a formal apprenticeship, please answer Yes.
If you are thinking about enrolling, but have not decided yet, please select No.
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q10
Yes - go to Q12
No
Dont know
Refused
Since you took the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program, 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.
Programming Note: Mouse-over on further studies? = 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.
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Yes go to Q12
No go to Section 3
Dont know go to Section 3
Refused go to Section 3
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Programming note: Use correct tense (are or were etc.) in the following questions and notes appropriately based on
whether they are currently enrolled (Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1) OR Q9E=Yes (1).
Q12
What is the name of the institution at which you are currently enrolled/were enrolled]?
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).
Programming Note: Mouse-over on name of the institution = 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.
95.
-1.
-2.
Transfer
Programming note: MAIN_INSTITUTION = Institution from Q12. Please use the institution where you were accepted
for MAIN_INSTITUTION if Q12 = Dont know or Refused.
Programming Note: IF "STILL ATTENDING" (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending OR Q3=YES) or Attending/attended at
same institution: Q12 [MAIN INSTITUTION] = [SHORT_INSTITUTION] skip to Q16
Programming Note: Transfer questions are asked of everyone who continued on for further studies at a different
institution.
Q15K
Did you expect to transfer course credits from [SHORT_INSTITUTION] to [MAIN INSTITUTION]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q15N
Q15Q
Yes - go to Q15Q
No - go to Q15Q
Dont know - go to Q15Q
Refused - go to Q15Q
How satisfied were you with your overall transfer experience? Would you say you were...?
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
-1.
-2.
Q16
Yes - go to Q15N
No - go to Q16
Dont know - go to Q16
Refused - go to Q16
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Dont know
Refused
How related to your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program [IF NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED (Q9E=0 and Q10=1):
were/IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED (Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1) OR Q9E=Yes (1): are] your further
studies? Would you say?
4.
3.
2.
Very related
Somewhat related
Not very related
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-1.
-2.
Q16A
How well did the 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?
4.
3.
2.
1.
-9.
-1.
-2.
Interviewer: Im now going to ask you a series of questions about your [NAME OF PROGRAM] program. The first set
of questions asks you to rate how helpful your program was in developing certain skills. If I ask about something that is
not relevant to your program, please say Not applicable. How helpful was your program in developing the following
skills? What about [A-I]? Would you say?
Web: How helpful was your program in developing the following skills?
If a particular question is not relevant to your program, please select Not applicable.
A.
B.
J.
D.
E1.
E2.
I.
4.
3.
2.
1.
-9.
-1.
-2.
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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. How would you rate the . . .?
Interviewer note: Rating is to be on average.
Web: Please rate the following aspects of your program. Once again, some of these items may not be applicable.
D. Amount of practical experience (note: refers to the appropriate balance of practical experience and theoretical
material or instruction)
B. Organization of the program
A. Quality of instruction
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
-9.
-1.
-2.
Q52A
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very poor
Not applicable
Dont know
Refused
Interviewer: How would you rate the programs courses in the following areas, again using the scale Very good, Good,
Adequate, Poor, and Very poor?
Web: Please rate the programs courses in the following areas:
B. Covering the topics most relevant to your field
C. Covering the standards being used in your field
5.
4.
3.
2.
1.
-9.
-1.
-2.
Q49A
How satisfied are you with the education you received from the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at
[SHORT_INSTITUTION]? Would you say you are . . . ?
4.
3.
2.
1.
-1.
-2.
Q53
Very good
Good
Adequate
Poor
Very poor
Not applicable
Dont know
Refused
Very satisfied
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Dont know
Refused
Enter response
Everything is fine/the program is good/no improvements are needed
No comment/don't know
Refused
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Section 4: Employment
Interviewer: Now on a different topic, I would like to ask you some questions regarding your employment.
Q18
Q18B
Yes go to Q22
No go to Q18B
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5
Yes go to Q18C
No go to Q19C
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5
Programming Note: IF (Q1<>3 AND Q3=0 AND Q09E=0 AND Q18B=1) AUTOMATICALLY FILL Q18C WITH 0 AND
GOTO Q18D
Q18C
Are you currently enrolled as a full-time student and looking for full-time work?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q18D
Could you have worked within the last month if a suitable job had been offered?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q19
Yes go to Q19
No go to Q18D
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5
Yes go to Q19
No go to Q19D
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5
Q19C
What is the main reason you are not currently looking for work?
Choices 1 24 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.
Have a job lined up/waiting for replies from employers - go to Q19E
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95.
13.
17.
24.
-1.
-2.
Q19E
Q19D
What is the main reason you are not currently available for work?
Choices 1 22 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.
Have a job lined up/waiting for replies from employers
13.
Moving/just moved
22.
Lack of experience
95.
Other (please specify): ________________
-1.
Dont know
-2.
Refused
Q23
One go to Q24
Two go to Q23
Three or more go to Q23
Dont know go to Q23
Refused go to Q23
In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at all your jobs?
___________ hours
Range = 0.25 to 168.00
-1.
-2.
Dont know
Refused
Programming Note: IF MORE THAN ONE JOB (Q22= NOT EQUAL 1) THEN main SHOULD BE INSERTED
WHERE SPECIFIED AS [main] FOR THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.
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Q27
Q25A
Did you have the same job before or while you were attending [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q26
Yes go to Q34
No go to Q26
Dont know go to Q26
Refused go to Q26
How many months did you spend actively looking for your [main] job?
Interviewer note: If less than 1 month enter 0.
Web note: If less than 1 month, please enter 0.
___________ months
Range = 0 to 48
-1.
-2.
Q34
Dont know
Refused
Q35
Dont know
Refused
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Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.
-1.
-2.
Q30
Dont know
Refused
Dont know
Refused
How related is your [main] job to the training you took in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at
[SHORT_INSTITUTION]? Would you say?
4.
3.
2.
1.
-1.
-2.
Q41A
Very related
Somewhat related
Not very related
Not at all related
Dont know
Refused
How useful have the knowledge and skills you gained in the program been in performing your [main] job? Would you
say . . .?
4.
3.
2.
1.
-1.
-2.
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful
Not at all useful
Dont know
Refused
Why are you not in a [main] job that is more related to your training?
Choices 1 13 rotated on web
1.
Better pay in present job
2.
Couldnt find training-related job
3.
Training was inadequate to get a job
4.
Tried training-related job and found I didnt like it
5.
Didnt complete training
6.
Still enrolled in school/plan to go back to school
7.
Have not been looking for a training-related job
8.
Changed area of interest/didn't like it/not sure what I want to do
9.
Lack of experience
10.
It's seasonal/contract work/not enough hours
13.
Like present job/job was available
95.
Other (please specify) ____________
-1.
Dont know
-2
Refused
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Salary
Q38D How much are you paid, before deductions, at your [main] job? Hourly wage is preferred.
Interviewer note: Only if respondent asks, This does not include tips or 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: Does not include tips or commissions. If commission only, record yearly amount here, then choose "Yearly"
for the next question.
Programming Note: Mouse-over on How much are you paid = Your answers will remain completely confidential, and
your name will not be associated with the information you provide.
$___________ wage
Range = $0.25 to $999999.99
-1.
-2.
Q38B
Hourly
Weekly
Monthly
2.
4.
6.
7.
-1.
Daily
Every 2 weeks
Yearly
Twice a month
Dont know
In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your job?
______________________
Range = 0.25 to 168.00
-1.
-2.
Programming Note: THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q38C_1 CANNOT BE GREATER THAN THE VALUE ENTERED IN
Q23. IF Q38C_1 IS > Q23 THEN ASK RESPONDENT TO CHANGE EITHER Q23 OR Q38C_1.
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Programming Note: THE VALUE ENTERED IN Q38C_1 SHOULD NOT BE EQUAL TO THE VALUE ENTERED IN
Q23. IF Q38C_1 = Q23 THEN ASK RESPONDENT TO CONFIRM OR CHANGE Q23 OR Q38C_1.
Programming Note: (IF Q38D= DONT KNOW OR REFUSED) OR (IF Q38B= DONT KNOW OR REFUSED OR
OTHER) OR (IF Q38C/Q38C_1= DONT 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.
Programming Note: IF ((Q38B=1) AND (Q38D>$5.99 OR <$100)) THEN GO TO SKIP BEFORE Q40. OTHERWISE
((Q38B=1) AND (Q38D<$5 OR >=$100)) GO TO Q38F_1 ALTERNATE WORDING.
Programming Note: IF Q38B=2 (DAILY):
Q38H
On average, how many hours per day do you work at your [main] job?
___________ hours per day - go to Q38E_1
Range = 0.25 to 24.00
-1.
-2.
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Programming Note: IF Q25A = 1 (YES, HAD JOB BEFORE/WHILE ATTENDING) AND FINANCES=1 GO TO
SECTION 5
Programming Note: IF Q25A = 1 (YES, HAD JOB BEFORE/WHILE ATTENDING) AND FINANCES=0 GO TO
SECTION 6
OTHERWISE GO TO Q40
Q40
How useful was your education in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION] in getting your
[main] job? Would you say?
4.
3.
2.
1.
-1.
-2.
Very useful
Somewhat useful
Not very useful
Not at all useful
Dont know
Refused
Section 5: Funding
B.C.s public post-secondary institutions and the Ministry of Advanced Education want to get a better understanding of
students finances. Your responses will provide valuable information to those who develop student financial aid
policies.
SFQ26 Interviewer: What were the top 3 sources of funding you relied on to help pay for your program, including tuition, books,
food, and lodging.
Web: What were the top 3 sources of funding you relied on to help pay for your program?
Programming Note: Mouse-over on sources of funding = including tuition, books, food, and lodging.
Interviewer note: Do not read list allow up to 3 responses.
Web note: You may select up to 3 sources of funding.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
95.
-1.
-2.
Yes
No
Don't know
Refused
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SFQ2
If you worked while attending the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program, how many hours a week on average did you work
during your last semester or during the last four months of the program?
Interviewer note: If respondent states they did not work, ask So you did not work at all during your program or you
did not work during the last semester or last four months of your program, but you did work at some point?
Range = 0.25 to 168.00
_______ number of hours per week
-5. Did not work at all
-6. Did not work during the last semester or last four months, but did work at some point
-1. Don't know
-2. Refused
SFQ11 IS AUTOMATICALLY FILLED WITH 1 AND SKIPPED IF SFQ26=6 (GOVT STUDENT LOAN)
SFQ11 Did you receive any Government Student Loans while attending the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
SFQ4
Yes - go to SFQ4
No - go to SFQ25
Don't know - go to SFQ25
Refused - go to SFQ25
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.
Range = 1 to 999999
-1.
-2.
__________Value
Don't know
Refused
Yes - go to SFQ5
No go to SFQ25
Don't know go to SFQ25
Refused go to SFQ25
-1.
-2.
__________Value go to SFQ25
Don't know go to SFQ25
Refused go to SFQ25
Programming Note: THE VALUE ENTERED IN SFQ5 CANNOT BE GREATER THAN THE VALUE ENTERED IN
SFQ4. IF SFQ5 IS > SFQ4 THEN ASK RESPONDENT TO CHANGE EITHER SFQ4 OR SFQ5.
SFQ25 IS AUTOMATICALLY FILLED WITH 1 AND SKIPPED IF SFQ26=5 (PERSONAL BANK LOAN OR CREDIT
CARD)
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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.
0.
-1.
-2.
SFQ6
Yes go to SFQ6
No go to SFQ23
Don't know go to SFQ23
Refused go to SFQ23
How much did you borrow to support your education from these other sources?
Programming Note: Mouse-over on other sources = i.e., credit card, personal bank loan, loans from family or friends).
ALTERNATE WORDING IF SFQ26=5: How much did you borrow to support your education from other sources, for example a
credit card, personal bank loan, loans from family or friends?
Range = 1 to 999999
-1.
-2.
__________Value
Don't know
Refused
Yes go to SFQ24
No go to SFQ8
Don't know go to SFQ8
Refused go to SFQ8
How much debt did you have from previous post-secondary education? _____________________
Range = 1 to 999999
-1.
-2.
SFQ8
Have you ever had to interrupt your studies for financial reasons?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
SFQ9
__________Value
Don't know
Refused
Yes
No
Don't know
Refused
Did you ever have to take part, or all, of your program on a part-time basis for financial reasons?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Yes
No
Don't know
Refused
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Q7A
Q7B
Yes go to Q7B
No go to SFQ10
Don't know go to SFQ10
Refused go to SFQ10
Age 12 or earlier
As a teenager (age 13-17)
As an adult (age 18 and over)
Dont know
Refused
SFQ10 Did you relocate from your home community to attend the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at
[SHORT_INSTITUTION]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
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?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q78
Yes
No
Don't know
Refused
Yes
No
Don't know
Refused
Q56
Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Mtis, or Inuit?
Interviewer note: If respondent identifies themselves as North American Indian (status or non-status), select Yes.
The student can answer Dont Know to Q56 and still answer Q56A.
1.
0.
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-2.
Q56A
Yes - go to Q56A
No - go to Q74D
Dont know - go to Q56A
Refused - go to Q74D
More specifically, do you identify yourself as a First Nations person, a Mtis 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.
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Q78A
What was your citizenship or immigration status when you took the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?
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Canadian citizen
Permanent resident/landed immigrant
Permanent resident/refugee
Was about to become permanent resident (had letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada stating
approval in principle)
Refugee claimant
Student visa
Other visa
Live-in caregiver program work permit holder
Other (please specify) _________________
Dont know
Refused
Q59
THANK RESPONDENT
Read:
The information in this survey is collected under Section 26 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
(FOIPPA) and under the Statistics Act, for research purposes only. Your answers will be shared with participating post-secondary
institutions and the Ministry of Advanced Education, unless you give notice in writing to the Director of Statistics before June 13,
2015 (see address below). When survey results are published, your answers will be combined with the answers of others so you
cannot be identified.
Interviewer: Do you have any questions or require contact information?
Interviewer note: If yes, give out address(es) below as required:
Programming note: Both addresses are shown on the Web.
Contact information for questions about the FOIPPA:
Michael Griffin
Manager, Project and Risk Management
Service BC
Ministry of Technology, Innovation & Citizens Services
PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9V1
Telephone: 778-679-7321
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Contact information for Director of Statistics:
Martin Monkman
BC Stats
Ministry of Technology, Innovation & Citizens Services
PO Box 9410 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V8W 9V1
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