2015 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey Questionnaire

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1 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 Section 5: Funding Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion... 17

2 Telephone Introduction 2015 BC Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes Survey Questionnaire Hello, my name is and I m 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 don t have to answer any question you don t 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? 1. Yes go to C2. 0. No continue to Web introduction. C2. Under British Columbia s 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 1. I consent 0. 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 ed 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. Yes go to Q3 0. No thank and terminate 3. Still attending go to Q4 thank and terminate thank and terminate Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 2 of 20

3 TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I m sorry but this survey is intended for former students who attended [SHORT_INST] during that period. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We re 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. Yes go to Q4 0. No go to Q5 attempt to probe, else thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4A) 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. Yes go to Q4B 0. No go to Q4A go to Q4A go to Q4A Q4A What did you study? (=CORRECT NAME OF PROGRAM) 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: I m sorry, but without program information, we cannot continue the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We re 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 don t want to include people who are still in the same training program at the same level they are not eligible for the survey. 1. Yes go to Q4D 0. No go to Q4C go to Q4C go to Q4C 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 go to Section 2 Q4D Are you currently studying at the third, fourth, or fifth year level in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program? 1. Yes go to Q4E 0. No thank and terminate thank and terminate thank and terminate Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 3 of 20

4 TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I m sorry but this survey is intended for former students who are not in the same program they attended between June 2013 and July Thank you very much for your time. Web: We re sorry but this survey is intended for former students who are not in the same program they attended between June 2013 and July Thank you very much for your time. Q4E Is this part of a 4 or 5 year program? 1. Yes go to Section 2 0. No thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D) thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D) thank and terminate (use termination script from below Q4D) Q5 Were you in the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program? 1. Yes go to Section 2 0. No go to Q5A go to Q5A go to Q5A Q5A What did you study? (=CORRECTED NAME OF PROGRAM) attempt to probe, else thank and terminate TERMINATION SCRIPT: Interviewer: I m sorry, but without program information, we cannot continue the survey. Thank you very much for your time. Web: We re 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. Yes go to Q9 0. No go to Q7G go to Q7G go to Q7G Q9 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. Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 4 of 20

5 1. Trades program citation, certificate, or diploma 12. Certificate, diploma, or associate degree (other than trades) below Bachelor level 4. Bachelor s degree 5. Certificate or diploma above Bachelor level (includes post-graduate professional credentials like CGA, CFA, or post-bachelor certificate/diploma programs) 13. Graduate degree (s) (includes Master s, Doctorate, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Optometry) 9. Did not complete any 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. No did not take any 1. Took Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses 2. Took English as a Second Language (ESL) courses 3. Took both ABE and ESL courses 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. Yes - go to Q12 0. No Q10 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. Yes go to Q12 0. No go to Section 3 go to Section 3 go to Section 3 Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 5 of 20

6 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. Transfer BC Stats to provide list 95. Other (please specify ) Programming note: MAIN_INSTITUTION = Institution from Q12. Please use the institution where you were accepted for MAIN_INSTITUTION if Q12 = Don t 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. Yes - go to Q15N 0. No - go to Q16 - go to Q16 - go to Q16 Q15N Did you get the course transfer credit you expected? 1. Yes - go to Q15Q 0. No - go to Q15Q - go to Q15Q - go to Q15Q Q15Q How satisfied were you with your overall transfer experience? Would you say you were...? 5. Very satisfied 4. Satisfied 3. Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 2. Dissatisfied 1. Very dissatisfied Q16 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. Very related 3. Somewhat related 2. Not very related Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 6 of 20

7 1. Not at all related 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. Very well prepared 3. Somewhat prepared 2. Not very prepared 1. Not at all prepared -9. Not applicable Section 3: Evaluation of Education Q51N Interviewer: I m 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. Writing clearly and concisely B. Speaking effectively J. Reading and comprehending material appropriate to your field D. Working effectively with others E1. Analysing and thinking critically E2. Resolving issues or problems I. Learning on your own 4. Very helpful 3. Helpful 2. Not very helpful 1. Not at all helpful -9. Not applicable Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 7 of 20

8 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. Very good 4. Good 3. Adequate 2. Poor 1. Very poor -9. Not applicable Q52A Interviewer: How would you rate the program s courses in the following areas, again using the scale Very good, Good, Adequate, Poor, and Very poor? Web: Please rate the program s courses in the following areas: B. Covering the topics most relevant to your field C. Covering the standards being used in your field 5. Very good 4. Good 3. Adequate 2. Poor 1. Very poor -9. Not applicable 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. Very satisfied 3. Satisfied 2. Dissatisfied 1. Very dissatisfied Q53 How could the education or training in your program be improved? 1. Enter response 0. Everything is fine/the program is good/no improvements are needed -1 No comment/don't know -2 Refused Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 8 of 20

9 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. Yes go to Q22 0. No go to Q18B go to Section 5 go to Section 5 Q18B Are you looking for work? 1. Yes go to Q18C 0. No go to Q19C go to Section 5 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. Yes go to Q19 0. No go to Q18D go to Section 5 go to Section 5 Q18D Could you have worked within the last month if a suitable job had been offered? 1. Yes go to Q19 0. No go to Q19D go to Section 5 go to Section 5 Q19 What is the main reason you are not currently working? Choices 1 22 rotated on web 1. Can t find a job/no jobs available go to Section 5 2. Salary too low in jobs available go to Section 5 3. Temporarily laid off/seasonal work go to Section 5 4. Temporarily between jobs/expecting job soon go to Section 5 5. Need more education/training go to Section 5 6. Unable to obtain required licence, trade certificate or union membership go to Section 5 7. Studying go to Section 5 8. Permanently laid off go to Section Taking a break/traveling go to Section Moving/just moved go to Section Lack of experience go to Section Other (please specify): go to Section 5 go to Section 5 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 Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 9 of 20

10 95. Other (please specify): go to Section Moving/just moved go to Section Visa restrictions/international student go to Section Seasonal job just ended go to Section 5 go to Section 5 go to Section 5 Q19E Do you have a job lined up to start in the next 4 weeks? 1. Yes go to Q18D [programming note: this is intended to be a jump backwards to Q18D] 0. No go to Section 5 go to Section 5 go to Section 5 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): IF Q18 = NO, GO TO SECTION 5 Q22 How many jobs do you currently have? 1. One go to Q24 2. Two go to Q23 3. Three or more go to Q23 go to Q23 go to Q23 Q23 In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at all your jobs? hours Range = 0.25 to 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. Paid employee go to Q27 2. Self-employed go to Q25A go to Q27 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. Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 10 of 20

11 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. Temporary (e.g., short-term contract < 6 months) 2. Permanent Q25A Did you have the same job before or while you were attending [SHORT_INSTITUTION]? 1. Yes go to Q34 0. No go to Q26 go to Q26 go to Q26 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 Q34 What is your job title? Interviewer note: Refers to main job if respondent has more than one job. Give full description (e.g., elementary school teacher, recreation department supervisor, shoe salesperson). Confirm response with respondent. If tradesperson, clarify if they are indentured as an apprentice or if they have attained journeyperson 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. 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. 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. Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 11 of 20

12 Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent. Q30 What kind of business, industry or service is it? Interviewer note: Please confirm response with respondent. 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. Very related 3. Somewhat related 2. Not very related 1. Not at all related Q41A How useful have the knowledge and skills you gained in the program been in performing your [main] job? Would you say...? 4. Very useful 3. Somewhat useful 2. Not very useful 1. Not at all useful 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. Couldn t find training-related job 3. Training was inadequate to get a job 4. Tried training-related job and found I didn t like it 5. Didn t complete training 6. Still enrolled in school/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) -2 Refused Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 12 of 20

13 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 $ go to Q38C_1 or Q38C go to Q38C_1 or Q38C Q38B 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. Hourly 2. Daily 3. Weekly 4. Every 2 weeks 5. Monthly 6. Yearly 7. Twice a month 95. Other (please specify) 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 go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. Q38C In an average week, how many paid hours do you work at your job? Range = 0.25 to go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. 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. Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 13 of 20

14 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= DON T KNOW OR REFUSED) OR (IF Q38B= DON T KNOW OR REFUSED OR OTHER) OR (IF Q38C/Q38C_1= DON T KNOW OR REFUSED AND Q38B IS NOT DAILY), SKIP TO Q40 IF APPLICABLE, OTHERWISE GO TO SKIP BEFORE Q40 AS HOURLY WAGE CANNOT BE CALCULATED. 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 go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. 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 go to Q40 if applicable, otherwise go to skip before Q40. 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. Yes go to Q40 if applicable 0. No - go to Q38G_1 go to Q40 if applicable go to Q40 if applicable Q38G_1 What is your hourly wage? $ per hour -- GO TO Q38J Range = $0.25 to $ Don t know go to Q40 if applicable -2 Refused go 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? Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 14 of 20

15 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. Very useful 3. Somewhat useful 2. Not very useful 1. Not at all useful Programming Note: 50% SAMPLE ASK SFQ26 SFQ9 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. Personal savings, investments, RESPs 2. Employment while studying 3. Free or subsidized room and board 4. Financial support from family, spouse or friends (including both loans and gifts) 5. Personal bank loan, credit card, or line of credit 6. Government student loans 7. Government student grants 8. Scholarship or bursary (government or non-government) 9. Band funding or other first nations funding 10. Employment insurance (includes EI subsidy) 11. Employer funding 12. Other government funding (income assistance, child tax credits, pension) 95. Other (please specify) -1. Don't know 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. Yes 0. No -1. Don't know Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 15 of 20

16 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 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 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. Yes - go to SFQ4 0. No - go to SFQ25-1. Don't know - go to SFQ25 - go to SFQ25 SFQ4 What is the total amount of Government Student Loans that you received while taking the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program? Please do not deduct loan payments made or reduction you received from your total government student loan amount. Range = 1 to Value -1. Don't know SFQ5_A Did you receive any BC Student Loan Reduction? Interviewer/Web note: This is not the same as interest relief. 1. Yes - go to SFQ5 0. No go to SFQ25-1. Don't know go to SFQ25 go to SFQ25 SFQ5 How much BC Loan Reduction did you receive? Range = 1 to Value go to SFQ25-1. Don't know go to SFQ25 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) Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 16 of 20

17 SFQ25 Did you borrow from other sources to support your education while taking the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program, for example a credit card, personal bank loan, loans from family or friends? 1. Yes go to SFQ6 0. No go to SFQ23-1. Don't know go to SFQ23 go to SFQ23 SFQ6 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 Value -1. Don't know 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. Yes go to SFQ24 0. No go to SFQ8-1. Don't know go to SFQ8 go to SFQ8 SFQ24 How much debt did you have from previous post-secondary education? Range = 1 to Value -1. Don't know SFQ8 Have you ever had to interrupt your studies for financial reasons? 1. Yes 0. No -1. Don't know SFQ9 Did you ever have to take part, or all, of your program on a part-time basis for financial reasons? 1. Yes 0. No -1. Don't know Section 6: Equity Questions and Conclusion The following questions collect information that is needed to support programs that promote equal educational opportunities for everyone. Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 17 of 20

18 Q7A Did you learn English as a second language? 1. Yes go to Q7B 0. No go to SFQ10-1. Don't know go to SFQ10 go to SFQ10 Q7B At what age did you start learning English? 1. Age 12 or earlier 2. As a teenager (age 13-17) 3. As an adult (age 18 and over) SFQ10 Did you relocate from your home community to attend the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program at [SHORT_INSTITUTION]? 1. Yes 0. No -1. Don't know 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. Yes 0. No -1. Don't know Q78 What is your country of origin? 1. Canada - go to Q56 Other (choose country from drop-down provided by BC Stats) - go to Q78A - go to Q74D - go to Q74D Q56 Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit? Interviewer note: If respondent identifies themselves as North American Indian (status or non-status), select Yes. The student can answer Don t Know to Q56 and still answer Q56A. 1. Yes - go to Q56A 0. No - go to Q74D - go to Q56A - go to Q74D Q56A More specifically, do you identify yourself as a First Nations person, a Métis person, or an Inuit person? Interviewer note: It is possible for a respondent to choose more than one option. Web note: Select all that apply. 1. First Nations - go to Q74D 2. Métis - go to Q74D 3. Inuit - go to Q74D - go to Q74D - go to Q74D Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 18 of 20

19 Q78A What was your citizenship or immigration status when you took the [NAME OF PROGRAM] program? 1. Canadian citizen 2. Permanent resident/landed immigrant 3. Permanent resident/refugee 11. Was about to become permanent resident (had letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada stating approval in principle) 4. Refugee claimant 5. Student visa 6. Other visa 10. Live-in caregiver program work permit holder 95. Other (please specify) Programming Note: IF NO POSTAL CODE IN COHORT FILE, GO TO Q59 Q74D Is your correct residential postal code? 1. Yes thank respondent 0. No go to Q59 thank respondent thank respondent Q59 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. 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: Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 19 of 20

20 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 Final Version, January 15, 2015 Page 20 of 20