2015 Student Experience Survey (SES)
Questionnaire with Institution Specific Items
FINAL
Summary of key sample variables
Questionnaire
Variable name
Brief description
Key use points
Detailed description (if applicable)
Type = 1, student is COMMENCING
Type = 2, student is COMPLETING
Type = 3, student is neither commencing or
completing (e.g., middle year, generic intro,
present tense CEQ if required for institutional
modifications).
Introduction and
screening/ Module 6
QUALNUM_S
Number of
Qualifications
QUALNUM_S = 1 (one qualification in the sample)
QUALNUM_S = 2 (two qualifications in the
sample)
Introduction and
screening/ Module 2 /
Module 6 / to calculate
final course title
E306
Institution code
HEIMS or TEQSA institution code
Module 5 filter
E306C
Institution Name
Institution name
Throughout survey
E308A
Course
Course name for qualification 1
E308B
Course
Course name for qualification 2
<units>
Naming variation
Variation in what the institution call units
Throughout survey
<course>
Naming variation
Variation in what the institution calls a course
Throughout survey
CEQ1
CEQ statements
flag
CEQ1 = 1, student will be administered the CEQ
rotation of statements
CEQ1= 2, student will not receive the CEQ
rotation of statements
Module 6
Extraquota
Extra populations
flag
Extraquota=1, additional population
Module 5
Offshoreinter
Onshore/offshore
population
offshoreinter=1, student is offshore
offshoreinter=2, student is onshore
Module 5
MonashExpop
Extra postgrad pop
1=Onshore postgrad
2=Offshore postgrad
Module 5
Wrs1
Wrs populations
flag
Wrs1=1, student will be administered the wrs
questions
Wrs1=2, student will not receive the wrs questions
Module 5
Type
EntryMode
Student
type
Method of
accessing survey
1.
Link
2.
Type-in
3.
CATI
4.
Postcard
5.
Authentication
6.
LMS
Throughout survey / to
calculate final course title
Not used within survey
routing
ORDER OF QUESTIONNAIRE:
INTRODUCTION AND SCREENING .............................................................................................. 3
1
MODULE 2:
INCLUSION & LEARNER ENGAGEMENT ............................................................ 7
MODULE 3:
TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................... 9
MODULE 4:
SUPPORT ............................................................................................................ 13
MODULE 1:
DEMOGRAPHICS ................................................................................................ 15
MODULE 5:
INSTITUTION SPECIFIC ITEMS.......................................................................... 18
MODULE 7:
NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES ............................................................................... 18
MODULE 6:
<COURSE> EXPERIENCE .................................................................................. 19
2
INTRODUCTION AND SCREENING
*(ALL)
confirm
IF type=1 Congratulations on starting your current higher education studies in 2015. As a
new student this year, we are very interested to know how things are going for you and how
your institution is supporting you to achieve success in your <course>.
If type=2 Congratulations on entering the final stage of your higher education <course> for
2015. As a student close to completing your studies, we are very interested to know how
things have gone for you and how your institution supported you to achieve success in your
<course>.
If type=3 We are very interested to know how things are going for you in your current higher
education studies and how your institution is supporting you to achieve success in your
<course>(s).
Thank you for agreeing to take part in this survey. Most people take approximately 10-12
minutes to complete it.
If you need to take a break, you can press the ‘PAUSE’ button and close your browser. You
can come back to the survey at any time and continue from where you stopped.
If you need to go back to a previous question please use the ‘BACK’ button within the
survey. (Please do not use the browser BACK button to go back to a previous question.)
Please press the 'Next' button below to continue
[PROGRAMMER: Please move ‘STOP’ button further away from ‘NEXT’. Text if ‘STOP’ is pressed
should read ‘Thanks for your time so far. You can come back to complete your survey at any time
before August 31.’
*(ALL)
institution(11)
Are you currently enrolled in a <course> at <E306C>?
1.
Yes
2. No (GO TO TERMINATION SCREEN)
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION)
PROGRAMMER NOTE: DISPLAY COURSE IN BOLD
*(ALL)
qualntit1
Our records show that you are currently enrolled in the following <course>(s):
<E308A> <E308B> (DISPLAY IF QUALNUM_S=2)
Is this correct?
1.
2.
Yes (GO TO DUMMYQUAL)
No (GO TO qualntit2)
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION)
3
IF QUALNTIT1=2
*(COURSE NAME INCORRECT)
qualntit2
Please indicate the full title of the <course>(s) you have enrolled in at <E306C> by correcting
the following.
<E308A>
1.
2.
<Course> name is incorrect – the correct <course> title is <E308Ax> (, or)
<Course> is correct as displayed (DISPLAY IF QUALNUM_S=2)
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF QUALNTIT1=2)
IF QUALNTIT2=1
*(E308A CORRECTED)
level1
And is <E308Ax> a…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A bachelors degree
An associate degree
An advanced diploma
A diploma
Another undergraduate course
A postgraduate course
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF QUALNTIT2=1)
IF QUALNTIT1=2 AND QUALNUM_S=2
*(COURSE NAME INCORRECT)
qualntit3
Please indicate the full title of the <course>(s) you have enrolled in at <E306C> by correcting
the following.
<E308B>
1. <Course> name is incorrect - the correct <course> title is <E308Bx>,
2. <Course> is correct as displayed
3. Not enrolled in another qualification
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF QUALNTIT1=2 AND QUALNUM_S=2))
IF QUALNTIT1=2 AND QUALNUM_S=1
*(COURSE NAME INCORRECT)
qualntit4
Are you enrolled in another undergraduate <course>?
1. Yes, the <course> title is <E308Bx> (or)
2. No, I’m only enrolled in one qualification
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF QUALNTIT1=2 AND QUALNUM_S=1)
IF QUALNTIT3=1 OR QUALNTIT4=1
*(E308B CORRECTED)
level2
And is <E308Bx> a…
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A bachelors degree
An associate degree
An advanced diploma
A diploma
Another undergraduate course
A postgraduate course
4
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF QUALNTIT3=1 OR QUALNTIT4=1)
*(CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF CURRENT QUALIFICATIONS)
DUMMYQUAL
DUMMYQUAL=QUALNUM_S IF qualntit1 = 1 (NO CHANGE FROM SAMPLE)
DUMMYQUAL=2 IF qualntit3=1 OR 2
DUMMYQUAL=1 IF qualntit3=3
DUMMYQUAL=1 IF qualntit4=2
DUMMYQUAL=2 IF qualntit4=1
PROGRAMMER NOTE: IF NEW QUALIFICATIONS CAPTURED AT QUALINTIT2, QUALNTIT3 OR
QUALNTIT4 USE E380Ax AND/OR E380Bx AT STARTED.
IF TYPE=1 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*(COMMENCING STUDENT AND TWO QUALS)
started
Have you completed <units> in both your <E308A> <course> and your <E308B> <course>?
1.
2.
3.
Yes, I have completed <units> in both <course>s
No, I have only completed <units> in my <E308A> <course>
No, I have only completed <units> in my <E308B> <course>
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION) IF TYPE=1 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
PROGRAMMER NOTE: CALCULATE E308Aa AND E308Bb TO DETERMINE FINAL COURSE TITLES.
CREATE DUMMY VARIABLE FCOURSE.
Qualification criteria
Definition
E308Aa
E308Bb
Fcourse
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 1
One qualification, course name
correct
E308A
-
1
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND DUMMYQUAL = 1
One qualification, course name
incorrect
E308Ax
-
2
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit4=2 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 1
One qualification, course name
incorrect
E308Ax
-
3
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit2=2 AND
qualntit3=1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND
STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, new second
qualification, both qualifications
started
E308A
E308Bx
4
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, course names
correct, both qualifications started
E308A
E308B
14
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 2
Two qualifications, course names
correct, only E308A started
E308A
-
5
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 3
Two qualifications, course names
correct, only E308B started
-
E308B
6
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit 2 = 1 AND
qualintit3 = 2 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, E308A incorrect,
both qualifications started
E308Ax
E308B
7
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 2 AND
qualintit3 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, E308B incorrect,
both qualifications started
E308A
E308Bx
8
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit 2= 1 AND
qualntit 3= 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, new course name
for both courses, both qualifications
started
E308Ax
E308Bx
9
5
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 1
DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND STARTED = 2
Two qualifications, course name
incorrect, E308Ax started
E308Ax
-
10
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 2 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND STARTED = 2
Two qualifications, course name 1
correct though course 2 not incorrect,
E308A started
E308A
-
11
Two qualifications, course name
incorrect, E308Bx started
-
E308Bx
12
Two qualifications, course name 2
correct though course 1 not correct,
E308B started
-
E308B
13
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND (qualintit3 = 1 OR
qualntit4=1) AND DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND
STARTED = 3
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit3 = 2 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND STARTED = 3
IF STARTED = 3 PROMOTE E308Bb TO E308Aa SO THAT THE ‘A SERIES’ QUESTIONS ARE ASKED IN
THE DOUBLE COURSE SEQUENCES.
IF TYPE=1
*(COMMENCING STUDENT)
prevuni
Before you enrolled in your current <course> had you ever undertaken any university or
higher education studies (even if you didn’t complete the <course>)?
1.
2.
3.
Yes, I was enrolled in a different <course> at <E306C>
Yes, I was enrolled at another university or higher education institution
No, this is the first time I have enrolled in a university or higher education <course>
(PROGRAMMER NOTE: MANDATORY QUESTION IF TYPE=1)
TS1
TIMESTAMP1
PROGRAMMER NOTE: ONLY DISPLAY QUALIFICATION NAME FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN TWO
COURSES THROUGHOUT SURVEY.
6
MODULE 2: INCLUSION & LEARNER ENGAGEMENT
*(ALL)
inlerenintro
*(ALL)
adminintro
The next questions are about how included and engaged you feel you have been in general
with your current <course> studies.
At <E306C> during 2015, to what extent have you…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
supsettle (48)
Received support from your institution to settle into study?
effenrolm (51) Experienced efficient enrolment and admissions processes?
feelprepared (52) Felt prepared for your study?
indorien (22)
Felt induction/orientation activities were relevant and helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable (ONLY DISPLAY FOR INDORIEN)
*(ALL)
qlovledu (15)a [Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] o/Overall how would you rate the quality of your
entire educational experience this year?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
qlovledu (15)b And thinking about your <E308Bb> <course>, overall, how would you rate the quality of your
entire educational experience this year?
1.
2.
3.
4.
*(ALL)
sense (50)
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
At your institution during 2015, to what extent have you had a sense of belonging to
<E306C>?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
7
*(ALL)
interactintro
[Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] i/In 2015, how frequently have you…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
partidiscus (53)
workothers (54)
interactoth (55)
interactdiff (56)
Participated in discussions online or face-to-face?
Worked with other students as part of your study?
Interacted with students outside study requirements?
Interacted with students who are very different from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
interactintrob And thinking about your <E308Bb> <course>, in 2015, how frequently have you…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
partidiscus (53)b
workothers (54)b
interactoth (55)b
interactdiff (56)b
Participated in discussions online or face-to-face?
Worked with other students as part of your study?
Interacted with students outside study requirements?
Interacted with students who are very different from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
*(ALL)
opploc (20)
At your institution during 2015, to what extent have you been given opportunities to interact
with local students?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
TS2
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable
TIMESTAMP2
8
MODULE 3: TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
*(ALL)
yeaedudintro
*(ALL)
qlteach (14)
The next questions are about the quality of the teaching and learning resources provided to
you.
Thinking of this year, overall at <E306C>, how would you rate the quality of the teaching you
have experienced [in your <E308Aa> <course>]?
1.
2.
3.
4.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
qlteach (14)b Thinking of this year, overall at <E306C>, how would you rate the quality of the teaching you
have experienced in your <E308Bb> <course>?
1.
2.
3.
4.
*(ALL)
tchintro
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
During 2015, to what extent have the lecturers, tutors and demonstrators [in your <E308Aa>
<course>]…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
tchactiveng (57)
tchconlrn (58)
tchclexpec (59)
tchstimint (60)
tchfeedbck (61)
tchhelpapp (62)
tchasschlng (63)
Engaged you actively in learning?
Demonstrated concern for student learning?
Provided clear explanations on coursework and assessment?
Stimulated you intellectually?
Commented on your work in ways that help you learn?
Seemed helpful and approachable?
Set assessment tasks that challenge you to learn?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
tchintrob
During 2015, to what extent have the lecturers, tutors and demonstrators in your <E308Bb>
<course>…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
tchactiveng (57)b Engaged you actively in learning?
tchconlrn (58)b
Demonstrated concern for student learning?
tchclexpec (59)b Provided clear explanations on coursework and assessment?
9
tchstimint (60)b
tchfeedbck (61)b
tchhelpapp (62)b
tchasschlng (63)b
Stimulated you intellectually?
Commented on your work in ways that help you learn?
Seemed helpful and approachable?
Set assessment tasks that challenge you to learn?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*(ALL)
qlintro.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Thinking of this year, overall how would you rate the following learning resources [provided
for your <E308Aa> <course>]…?
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
qltchspc (23)
qlstdspc (24)
qlonlmat (25)
qlcompit (26)
qltxtbook (27)
qlequip (28)
qllibres (29)
Teaching spaces (e.g. lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories)
Student spaces and common areas
Online learning materials
Computing/IT resources
Assigned books, notes and resources
Laboratory or studio equipment
Library resources and facilities
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not applicable
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
qlintrob
Thinking of this year, overall how would you rate the following learning resources provided
for your <E308Bb> <course>…?
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
qltchspc (23)b
qlstdspc (24)b
qlonlmat (25)b
qlcompit (26)b
qltxtbook (27)b
qlequip (28)b
qllibres (29)b
Teaching spaces (e.g. lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories)
Student spaces and common areas
Online learning materials
Computing/IT resources
Assigned books, notes and resources
Laboratory or studio equipment
Library resources and facilities
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not applicable
10
*(ALL)
stintro
In 2015, to what extent has [your study/ your <E308Aa> <course>] been delivered in a way
that is…
STATEMENTS
stdstruc (30)
stdrelev (31)
Well structured and focused?
Relevant to your education as a whole?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
stintrob
In 2015, to what extent has your <E308Bb> <course> been delivered in a way that is…
STATEMENTS
stdstruc (30)b
stdrelev (31)b
Well structured and focused?
Relevant to your education as a whole?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*(ALL)
expintro.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
[Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] t/To what extent has your <course> developed
your…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
expthink (40)
expprbslv (41)
expwrkoth (42)
expconfind (43)
expwriting (44)
expspeak (45)
expknowl (46)
expwrkskill (47)
Critical thinking skills?
Ability to solve complex problems?
Ability to work with others?
Confidence to learn independently?
Written communication skills?
Spoken communication skills?
Knowledge of the field(s) you are studying?
Development of work-related knowledge and skills?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
11
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
expintrob
And thinking about your <E308Bb> <course>, to what extent has your <course> developed
your…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
expthink (40)b
expprbslv (41)b
expwrkoth (42)b
expconfind (43)b
expwriting (44)b
expspeak (45)b
expknowl (46)b
expwrkskill (47)b
Critical thinking skills?
Ability to solve complex problems?
Ability to work with others?
Confidence to learn independently?
Written communication skills?
Spoken communication skills?
Knowledge of the field(s) you are studying?
Development of work-related knowledge and skills?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TS3
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
TIMESTAMP3
12
MODULE 4: SUPPORT
*(ALL)
Introsupp
*(ALL)
carintro.
The next questions are about your overall experience of the support services provided by
your institution.
During 2015, to what extent have you found careers advisors to be…
STATEMENTS
caravail (34)
carhelp (35)
Available?
Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*(ALL)
admintro.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
During 2015, to what extent have you found administrative staff or systems (e.g. online
administrative services, frontline staff, enrolment systems) to be…
STATEMENTS
admavail (32)
admhelp (33)
Available?
Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*(ALL)
acdintro.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
During 2015, to what extent have you found academic or learning advisors to be…
STATEMENTS
acdavail (36)
acdhelp (37)
Available?
Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
13
*(ALL)
supintro.
During 2015, to what extent have you found support services such as counsellors,
financial/legal advisors and health services to be…
STATEMENTS
supavail (38)
suphelp (39)
Available?
Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
*(ALL)
servintro
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
At your institution during 2015, to what extent have you…
STATEMENTS
offsup (19)
Been offered support relevant to your circumstances?
englang (21)
Received appropriate English language skill support?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable (ONLY DISPLAY FOR STATEMENTS OFFSUP AND ENGLANG)
*PROGRAMMER NOTE: DISPLAY COURSE NAMES FOR ALL STUDENTS IN BA, BAb, NI, AND NIb.
*(ALL)
BA
What have been the best aspects of your <E308Aa> <course>?
<text>
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
BAb
What have been the best aspects of your <E308Bb> <course>?
<text>
*(ALL)
NI
What aspects of your <E308Aa> <course> most need improvement?
<text>
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
NIb
What aspects of your <E308Bb> <course> most need improvement?
<text>
TS4
TIMESTAMP4
14
MODULE 1: DEMOGRAPHICS
*(ALL)
demointro
*(ALL)
yenrol(69)
The next questions are about your current <course> progress and factors affecting your
study.
In what year did you first start your current <course>?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
*(ALL)
comlete
When do you expect to complete your current <course>?
1.
2.
*(ALL)
campus(66)
2015
2016 or later
Where has your study been mainly based in 2015?
1.
2.
3.
4.
*(ALL)
online(67)a
Before 2011
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
On one campus
On two or more campuses
Mix of external, distance and on-campus
External/Distance
[Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] h/How much of your study do you do online?
1.
2.
3.
4.
None
About a quarter
About half
All or nearly all
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
online(67)b
And thinking about your <E308Bb> <course>, how much of your study do you do online?
1.
2.
3.
4.
None
About a quarter
About half
All or nearly all
15
*(ALL)
grade(68)a
[Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] w/Which number between 0 and 100 represents
your average grade so far in 2015?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
No results
0-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
*(TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
grade(68)b
And thinking about your <E308Bb> <course>, which number between 0 and 100 represents
your average grade so far in 2015?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
*(ALL)
astdintro
No results
0-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
At <E306C> during 2015, to what extent have…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE)
astdliv(16)
astdfin(17)
astdwor (18)
Your living arrangements negatively affected your study?
Your financial circumstances negatively affected your study?
Paid work commitments negatively affected your study?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable [ONLY DISPLAY FOR ASTDWOR]
*(ALL)
considchg(71) During 2015, have you seriously considered leaving <E306C>?
1.
2.
Yes, I have seriously considered leaving
No, I have not seriously considered leaving
PRECHINTRO IF CONSIDCHG = 1 CONTINUE OTHERWISE GO TO TS5.
IF CONSIDCHG=1
*(HAVE SERIOUSLY CONSIDERED LEAVING)
chintro
Please indicate your reasons for seriously considering leaving your current institution in
2015. Select all that apply.
STATEMENTS
16
chaexch(72)
chasupp(73)
chadsup(74)
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TS5
Academic exchange
Academic support
Administrative support
Boredom/lack of interest
Career prospects
Change of direction
Commuting difficulties
Difficulty paying fees
Difficulty with workload
Expectations not met
Family responsibilities
Financial difficulties
Gap year/deferral
Government assistance
Graduating
Health or stress
Institution reputation
Moving residence
Need a break
Need to do paid work
Other opportunities
Paid work responsibilities
Personal reasons
Quality concerns
Received other offer from another university or higher education institution
Social reasons
Standards too high
Study/life balance
Travel or tourism
Other reasons
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MODULE 5: INSTITUTION SPECIFIC ITEMS
TS6
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MODULE 7: NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES
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MODULE 6: <COURSE> EXPERIENCE
IF CEQ1=1 AND TYPE=2
*(COMPLETING STUDENT TO BE ADMINISTERED CEQ)
CEQintro
The next series of questions more closely examine your <E308Aa> <course> experience.
PROGRAMMER NOTE: PLEASE DISPLAY ‘(Page 1 of 2)’ and ‘(Page 2 of 2)’ AGAINST FIRST LINE OF
TEXT AT CEQINTROA / CEQINTROB TO INDICATE PROGRESS.
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Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308Aa> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor
disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
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ceq110
ceq114
ceq115
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ceq127
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The staff put a lot of time into commenting on my work
The teaching staff normally gave me helpful feedback on how I was going
The <course> helped me develop my ability to work as a team member
It was always easy to know the standard of work expected
The teaching staff of this <course> motivated me to do my best work
The <course> sharpened my analytic skills
My lecturers were extremely good at explaining things
The teaching staff worked hard to make their subjects interesting
The <course> developed my problem-solving skills
The staff made a real effort to understand difficulties I might be having with my
work
I usually had a clear idea of where I was going and what was expected of me
in this <course>
The <course> improved my skills in written communication
It was often hard to discover what was expected of me in this <course>
As a result of my <course>, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems
My <course> helped me to develop the ability to plan my own work
The staff made it clear right from the start what they expected from students
Overall, I was satisfied with the quality of this <course>
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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IF CEQ1=1 AND DUMMYQUAL=2 AND TYPE=2
*(COMPLETING STUDENT TO BE ADMINISTERED CEQ AND TWO QUALIFICATIONS)
ceqintrob
Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308Bb> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor
disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
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ceq208
ceq210
ceq214
ceq215
ceq216
ceq223
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ceq232
ceq239
ceq242
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ceq246
ceq249
The staff put a lot of time into commenting on my work
The teaching staff normally gave me helpful feedback on how I was going
The <course> helped me develop my ability to work as a team member
It was always easy to know the standard of work expected
The teaching staff of this <course> motivated me to do my best work
The <course> sharpened my analytic skills
My lecturers were extremely good at explaining things
The teaching staff worked hard to make their subjects interesting
The <course> developed my problem-solving skills
The staff made a real effort to understand difficulties I might be having with my
work
I usually had a clear idea of where I was going and what was expected of me
in this <course>
The <course> improved my skills in written communication
It was often hard to discover what was expected of me in this <course>
As a result of my <course>, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems
My <course> helped me to develop the ability to plan my own work
The staff made it clear right from the start what they expected from students
Overall, I was satisfied with the quality of this <course>
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
TS7
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
TIMESTAMP7
IF TYPE=2 OR 3
*(MIDDLE YEARS OR COMPLETING STUDENT OTHERWISE GO TO TS7)
compsem
And lastly, do you expect to complete your <course> at the end of this semester?
1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure
IF COMPSEM=1
*(EXPECTS TO COMPLETE COURSE)
Pemail
Congratulations on being so close to finishing your studies. You will be contacted again next
year to take part in the Graduate Outcomes Survey and we would like to make sure we can
stay in touch with you. Please provide a long-term (private) email address so we can contact
you in 2016. This information will be held securely and will only be used for the purpose of
sending you an invitation to participate in the Graduate Outcomes Survey.
1. Email address (Please specify_____)
2. Prefer not to provide email address
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TS7
END
TIMESTAMP7
Thank you for your feedback, which will remain confidential. It plays a significant role in
enhancing Australian higher education. Please click the ‘NEXT’ button below to submit your
survey.
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