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60007555943500-666750000-10763252701290003152775606425003924300261429500-100203033274000553402540906700032950154818380002178685-361315Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC) 2018: Graduating Student SurveyProfile of University of Saskatchewan graduating studentsThe typical graduating student was a single, 25 year-old, White, female.25% of respondents self-identified as a visible minority, and 8% self-identified as Aboriginal.16% self-reported as having a disability.Of the graduating students, 11% were first-generation students in that neither parent had any post-secondary education. The majority of the respondents (92%) were registered in courses full-time in their graduating year.More than half of respondents lived on their own, renting either off-campus (53%) or living in a home that they own (8%). Alternatively, 33% of respondents lived with parents, guardians and 3% lived on-campus. Financing education61% of respondents (65% for the peer group1) reported that they relied on parents, family, or spouse, to fund their studies while the second most common source of funding (54%) was earnings from summer work (43% for the peer group).49% of students (56% for the peer group) stated that they did not have any repayable debt. The average amount for those who did carry debt was $28,267 ($4,072 more than the peer group). Satisfaction with facilities and servicesThe top three services used by students were: library electronic resources (81%) on-campus book store (81%) and food services (70%). The three least used services were: computing services help desk (15%), facilities for student associations and social activities (14%), and university residences (5%). Of those who used academic services, 63% of the students used academic advising, of which 90% reported being satisfied or very satisfied.Although only 3% of respondents had used services for First Nations students, all (100%) who used these services reported being satisfied.1 Peer group: CUSC defines peer groups according to degree programs that are offered. Universities in the same group as the U of S included: Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, Memorial, Sherbrooke, Manitoba and Ottawa.00Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC) 2018: Graduating Student SurveyProfile of University of Saskatchewan graduating studentsThe typical graduating student was a single, 25 year-old, White, female.25% of respondents self-identified as a visible minority, and 8% self-identified as Aboriginal.16% self-reported as having a disability.Of the graduating students, 11% were first-generation students in that neither parent had any post-secondary education. The majority of the respondents (92%) were registered in courses full-time in their graduating year.More than half of respondents lived on their own, renting either off-campus (53%) or living in a home that they own (8%). Alternatively, 33% of respondents lived with parents, guardians and 3% lived on-campus. Financing education61% of respondents (65% for the peer group1) reported that they relied on parents, family, or spouse, to fund their studies while the second most common source of funding (54%) was earnings from summer work (43% for the peer group).49% of students (56% for the peer group) stated that they did not have any repayable debt. The average amount for those who did carry debt was $28,267 ($4,072 more than the peer group). Satisfaction with facilities and servicesThe top three services used by students were: library electronic resources (81%) on-campus book store (81%) and food services (70%). The three least used services were: computing services help desk (15%), facilities for student associations and social activities (14%), and university residences (5%). Of those who used academic services, 63% of the students used academic advising, of which 90% reported being satisfied or very satisfied.Although only 3% of respondents had used services for First Nations students, all (100%) who used these services reported being satisfied.1 Peer group: CUSC defines peer groups according to degree programs that are offered. Universities in the same group as the U of S included: Concordia, Dalhousie, McGill, Memorial, Sherbrooke, Manitoba and Ottawa.left-361315What is the CUSC survey?The Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC) is a group of Canadian universities working cooperatively to gain a better understanding of the Canadian undergraduate student population. The CUSC survey runs once a year in the winter term and operates on a three year cycle, alternating between first year students, middle years students, and graduating students. The last survey of graduating students was conducted in 2015.What is the purpose of this survey?To collect feedback from graduating undergraduate students at the U of S for the purpose of better understanding students’ experiences, goals, development and satisfaction with their university.Who participated in this survey?A random sample of 1,000 graduating undergraduateU of S students were invited to participate. Of this sample, 249 completed the questionnaire representing a response rate of 24.9%. 00What is the CUSC survey?The Canadian University Survey Consortium (CUSC) is a group of Canadian universities working cooperatively to gain a better understanding of the Canadian undergraduate student population. The CUSC survey runs once a year in the winter term and operates on a three year cycle, alternating between first year students, middle years students, and graduating students. The last survey of graduating students was conducted in 2015.What is the purpose of this survey?To collect feedback from graduating undergraduate students at the U of S for the purpose of better understanding students’ experiences, goals, development and satisfaction with their university.Who participated in this survey?A random sample of 1,000 graduating undergraduateU of S students were invited to participate. Of this sample, 249 completed the questionnaire representing a response rate of 24.9%. left92075For more information, please visit usask.ca/ipa or contact Institutional Planning and Assessment at: ipa_assessment@usask.ca0For more information, please visit usask.ca/ipa or contact Institutional Planning and Assessment at: ipa_assessment@usask.ca-5016510795Educational experiencesIn terms of general satisfaction with the quality of teaching that students received, 94% agreed that they were either satisfied or very satisfied compared to 85% in the peer group. The majority (68%) of graduating students said their experience at the university met their expectations (61% in the peer group), while 17% said their expectations have been exceeded (17% in the peer group). Conversely, 15% said their experiences fell short of expectations (22% in the peer group).Since the beginning of their studies, 47% said they changed their major or program of studies at some point.Slightly more than 1 in 3 students (37%) said they experienced some form of delay in completing their program. Of all students, 17% reported that they were delayed because a required course was not available and 14% reported grades as delaying the completion of their courses (14%).University’s contribution to students’ growth and developmentCommunication skills: The U of S contributed most to students’ growth and development for writing clearly and correctly (67%) and speaking to small groups (64%). The least contribution was to developing second or third language skills (17%).Analytical and learning skills: Students indicated the U of S contributed most to their ability to find and use information (79%) and thinking logically and analytically (77%), and least to mathematical skills (41%).Working skills: 75% reported the U of S contributed to their ability to work independently and develop skills for planning and completing projects (65%) while the least amount agreed they have gained entrepreneurial skills (25%).Life skills: 71% indicated the U of S has contributed to their ability to deal successfully with obstacles to achieve an objective and 68% felt the U of S helped develop persistence with difficult tasks. On the lower end, 14% said the university contributed to their spirituality. The majority of students (61%) agreed they were satisfied with the concern shown by the university for them as an individual, with 6% being very satisfied (50% and 6% respectively for the peer group). Post-Graduation plansOverall, 36% of respondents are graduating with a specific career in mind, while another 40% have several possible careers in mindAlmost one third (29%) have post-graduation employment already arranged. Of those with employment arranged, 98% are working in Canada, 62% have found permanent work, 42% say their job requires a specific degree, 70% said their job is strongly or moderately related to the skills and knowledge they acquired at university and 82% are satisfied with the employment they have arranged. More than half (56%) of the graduating students planned to continue their education with 24% applying to professional programs and 32% applying to graduate school.00Educational experiencesIn terms of general satisfaction with the quality of teaching that students received, 94% agreed that they were either satisfied or very satisfied compared to 85% in the peer group. The majority (68%) of graduating students said their experience at the university met their expectations (61% in the peer group), while 17% said their expectations have been exceeded (17% in the peer group). Conversely, 15% said their experiences fell short of expectations (22% in the peer group).Since the beginning of their studies, 47% said they changed their major or program of studies at some point.Slightly more than 1 in 3 students (37%) said they experienced some form of delay in completing their program. Of all students, 17% reported that they were delayed because a required course was not available and 14% reported grades as delaying the completion of their courses (14%).University’s contribution to students’ growth and developmentCommunication skills: The U of S contributed most to students’ growth and development for writing clearly and correctly (67%) and speaking to small groups (64%). The least contribution was to developing second or third language skills (17%).Analytical and learning skills: Students indicated the U of S contributed most to their ability to find and use information (79%) and thinking logically and analytically (77%), and least to mathematical skills (41%).Working skills: 75% reported the U of S contributed to their ability to work independently and develop skills for planning and completing projects (65%) while the least amount agreed they have gained entrepreneurial skills (25%).Life skills: 71% indicated the U of S has contributed to their ability to deal successfully with obstacles to achieve an objective and 68% felt the U of S helped develop persistence with difficult tasks. On the lower end, 14% said the university contributed to their spirituality. The majority of students (61%) agreed they were satisfied with the concern shown by the university for them as an individual, with 6% being very satisfied (50% and 6% respectively for the peer group). Post-Graduation plansOverall, 36% of respondents are graduating with a specific career in mind, while another 40% have several possible careers in mindAlmost one third (29%) have post-graduation employment already arranged. Of those with employment arranged, 98% are working in Canada, 62% have found permanent work, 42% say their job requires a specific degree, 70% said their job is strongly or moderately related to the skills and knowledge they acquired at university and 82% are satisfied with the employment they have arranged. More than half (56%) of the graduating students planned to continue their education with 24% applying to professional programs and 32% applying to graduate school.-59690666750For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa0For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa-59689121920Overall satisfactionAbout 9 in 10 (93%) graduating students were satisfied with the overall quality of education at the university, of which 16% were very satisfied (83% and 20% respectively for the peer group). In 2012, 91% of graduating students from the U of S reported being satisfied, with 21% being very satisfied. 63% of the students agreed they were satisfied with their decision to attend the U of S, while 27% said they were very satisfied. The percentage of U of S students that reported being satisfied or very satisfied (90%) is slightly higher than the peer group (87%), an unchanged since 2012 (90%).The majority of students (88%) agreed they would recommend the U of S to others (87% for the peer group). This proportion has remained the same since 2012.00Overall satisfactionAbout 9 in 10 (93%) graduating students were satisfied with the overall quality of education at the university, of which 16% were very satisfied (83% and 20% respectively for the peer group). In 2012, 91% of graduating students from the U of S reported being satisfied, with 21% being very satisfied. 63% of the students agreed they were satisfied with their decision to attend the U of S, while 27% said they were very satisfied. The percentage of U of S students that reported being satisfied or very satisfied (90%) is slightly higher than the peer group (87%), an unchanged since 2012 (90%).The majority of students (88%) agreed they would recommend the U of S to others (87% for the peer group). This proportion has remained the same since 2012.-596902739390For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa0For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa-501657694295For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa0For more information, visitusask.ca/ipa ................
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