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2015 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate

Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey

Questionnaire

Telephone Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2


Web Introduction.............................................................................................................................................. 2
Section 1: Introductory Questions .................................................................................................................. 2
Section 2: Past Education and Subsequent Education .................................................................................. 4
Transfer ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Section 3: Evaluation of Education ................................................................................................................. 7
Section 4: Employment..................................................................................................................................... 9
Salary .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Section 5: Funding .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion................................................................................................ 17

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.]

Section 1: Introductory Questions


Q1

Were you enrolled at [FULL_INSTITUTION] at any time during the period July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014?
1.
0.
3.
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-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

Were you in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q4A

Yes go to Q4B
No go to Q4A
Dont know go to Q4A
Refused go to Q4A

What did you study?


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

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

What are you studying now?


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
-2.
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.
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

Is this part of a 4 or 5 year program?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q5

Were you in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

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

What did you study?


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

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


Programming Note: 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?
Interviewer Note: Any other post-secondary education, after high school.

Programming Note: Mouse-over on post-secondary education = after high school


1.
0.
-1.
-2.
Q9

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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Q7G

Trades program citation, certificate, or diploma


Certificate, diploma, or associate degree (other than trades) below Bachelor level
Bachelors degree
Certificate or diploma above Bachelor level (includes post-graduate professional credentials like
CGA, CFA, or post-Bachelor certificate/diploma programs)
Graduate degree (s) (includes Masters, Doctorate, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry)
Did not complete any
Dont know
Refused

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.

No did not take any


Took Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses
Took English as a Second Language (ESL) courses
Took both ABE and ESL courses
Dont know
Refused

Programming Note: IF STILL ATTENDING (THAT IS, Q1=Still Attending (3) OR Q3=Yes (1)) SKIP TO Q16
Q9E

Are you currently enrolled in further studies?


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

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.

BC Stats to provide list


Other (please specify ________)
Dont know
Refused

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

Did you get the course transfer credit you expected?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

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

Not at all related


Dont know
Refused

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.

Very well prepared


Somewhat prepared
Not very prepared
Not at all prepared
Not applicable
Dont know
Refused

Section 3: Evaluation of Education


Q51N

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.

Writing clearly and concisely


Speaking effectively
Reading and comprehending material appropriate to your field
Working effectively with others
Analysing and thinking critically
Resolving issues or problems
Learning on your own
Very helpful
Helpful
Not very helpful
Not at all helpful
Not applicable
Dont know
Refused

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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.
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-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

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


__________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
1.
0.
-1
-2

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

Are you currently working at a job or business?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q18B

Yes go to Q22
No go to Q18B
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5

Are you looking for work?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

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

What is the main reason you are not currently working?


Choices 1 22 rotated on web
1.
Cant 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
11.
Taking a break/traveling go to Section 5
13.
Moving/just moved go to Section 5
22.
Lack of experience go to Section 5
95.
Other (please specify): _______ go to Section 5
-1.
Dont know go to Section 5
-2.
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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Q19E

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


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q19D

Other (please specify): _________ go to Section 5


Moving/just moved go to Section 5
Visa restrictions/International student go to Section 5
Seasonal job just ended go to Section 5
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5

Yes go to Q18D [programming note: this is intended to be a jump backwards to Q18D]


No go to Section 5
Dont know go to Section 5
Refused go to Section 5

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

IF Q18 = NO, GO TO SECTION 5


Q22

How many jobs do you currently have?


1.
2.
3.
-1.
-2.

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 Q22 NOT EQUAL 1, 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 primarily a paid employee or are you self-employed?


1.
2.
-1.
-2.

Paid employee go to Q27


Self-employed go to Q25A
Dont know go to Q27
Refused go to Q27

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

Interviewer: Is your [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.
Web: Is your [main] job...?
1.
2.
-1.
-2.

Q25A

Did you have the same job before or while you were attending [SHORT_INSTITUTION]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q26

Temporary (e.g., short-term contract < 6 months)


Permanent
Dont know
Refused

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

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 certification, or
neither. (e.g., journeyperson plumber, plumber apprentice, or plumber).
Web note: Please provide a full description (e.g., elementary school teacher, recreation department supervisor, shoe
salesperson). If tradesperson, please be specific (e.g., journeyperson plumber, apprentice plumber, or plumber).
____________________________________________________________________________
Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.
-1.
Dont know
-2.
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.
-1.
-2.

Dont know
Refused

Programming Note: IF Q24=2 (SELF-EMPLOYED), GO TO Q30


Q29

What is the name of the company you work for?


____________________________________________________________________________
Note: Enter name of business, government department or agency, or person.

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Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.
-1.
-2.
Q30

Dont know
Refused

What kind of business, industry or service is it?


____________________________________________________________________________
Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent.
-1.
-2.

Dont know
Refused

Programming Note: IF Q22 NOT EQUAL 1, 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

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

Programming Note: IF Q37=1 OR=2, CONTINUE, ELSE SKIP TO Q38D


Q37B

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

Dont know go to Q38C_1 or Q38C


Refused go to Q38C_1 or Q38C

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


Interviewer note: Select the appropriate category for reported wage or salary.
Web: Is that...?
1.
3.
5.

Hourly
Weekly
Monthly

95. Other (please specify)


__________
-2. Refused

2.
4.
6.
7.
-1.

Daily
Every 2 weeks
Yearly
Twice a month
Dont know

Programming Note: IF Q22 NOT EQUAL 1, ASK Q38C_1


Programming Note: IF Q22=1, ASK Q38C
Q38C_1 In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your main job?
______________________
Range = 0.25 to 168.00
-1.
-2.
Q38C

Dont know go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.


Refused go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.

In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your job?
______________________
Range = 0.25 to 168.00
-1.
-2.

Dont know go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.


Refused go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.

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.

Dont know go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.


Refused go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.

Programming Note: IF Q38B=6 (YEARLY):


Q38I

How many months do 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 = 0.25 to 12.00
-1.
-2.

Dont know go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40.


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 Does [recall amount from Q38E_1] an hour at your [main] job sound about right?
Alternate wording if ((Q38B=1) and (Q38D<$6.00 or >= $100.00): Just to confirm, is your hourly wage [recall amount
from Q38D]?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Yes go to Q40 if applicable


No - go to Q38G_1
Dont know go to Q40 if applicable
Refused go to Q40 if applicable

Q38G_1 What is your hourly wage?


$_______ per hour -- GO TO Q38J
Range = $0.25 to $999.99
-1
-2

Dont knowgo to Q40 if applicable


Refusedgo to Q40 if applicable

Programming Note: IF Q38B = 1 (HOURLY) SKIP Q38J


Q38J Why do you think our calculation of your expected hourly wage was incorrect?
____________________________________________________________________________
-1.
Dont know
-2.
Refused
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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

Programming Note: 50% SAMPLEASK SFQ26SFQ9 IF FINANCES=1

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.

Personal savings, investments, RESPs


Employment while studying
Free or subsidized room and board
Financial support from family, spouse or friends (including both loans and gifts)
Personal bank loan, credit card, or line of credit
Government student loans
Government student grants
Scholarship or bursary (government or non-government)
Band funding or other first nations funding
Employment insurance (includes EI subsidy)
Employer funding
Other government funding (income assistance, child tax credits, pension)
Other (please specify) ________
Don't know
Refused

Programming Note:SFQ27 IS AUTOMATICALLY FILLED WITH 1 AND SKIPPED IF SFQ26=3 (FREE OR


SUBSIDIZED ROOM AND BOARD)
SFQ27 Did you receive free or subsidized room and board from family, friends, or other sources?
1.
0.
-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

SFQ5_A Did you receive any BC Student Loan Reduction?


Interviewer/Web note: This is not the same as interest relief.
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
SFQ5

Yes - go to SFQ5
No go to SFQ25
Don't know go to SFQ25
Refused go to SFQ25

How much BC Loan Reduction did you receive?


Range = 1 to 999999

-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

Programming Note: If Q8=1 (YES), GO TO SFQ23 OTHERWISE SKIP TO SFQ8


SFQ23 Did you have any outstanding debt from previous post-secondary education when you enrolled in the [NAME OF
PROGRAM] program?
1.
0.
-1.
-2.
SFQ24

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

Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion


The following questions collect information that is needed to support programs that promote equal educational opportunities for
everyone.

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Q7A

Did you learn English as a second language?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q7B

Yes go to Q7B
No go to SFQ10
Don't know go to SFQ10
Refused go to SFQ10

At what age did you start learning English?


1.
2.
3.
-1.
-2.

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

What is your country of origin?


1.
Canada - go to Q56
_____________Other (choose country from drop-down provided by BC Stats) - go to Q78A
-1.
Dont know - go to Q74D
-2.
Refused - go to Q74D

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.
-1.
-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.
1.
2.
3.
-1.
-2.

First Nations - go to Q74D


Mtis - go to Q74D
Inuit - go to Q74D
Dont know - go to Q74D
Refused - go to Q74D

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Q78A

What was your citizenship or immigration status when you took the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program?
1.
2.
3.
11.
4.
5.
6.
10.
95.
-1.
-2.

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

Programming Note: IF NO POSTAL CODE IN COHORT FILE, GO TO Q59


Q74D

Is _________________ your correct residential postal code?


1.
0.
-1.
-2.

Q59

Yes thank respondent


No go to Q59
Dont know thank respondent
Refused thank respondent

What is your current residential postal code or Zip code?


Interviewer note: For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces. Record Zip codes as given.
_________________
-1.
Dont know
-2.
Refused
Web note (to be placed below choices): For postal codes, please use the format A9A9A9 with no spaces.

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

Thank you for your participation in this important research

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