Summary of key sample variables
Questionnaire
Variable name
Brief description
Detailed description (if applicable)
Type
QUALNUM_S
E306
Student type
Number of
Qualifications
Institution code
Key use points
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 = 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
HEIMS or TEQSA institution code Module 5 filter
E306C
E308A
E308B
<units>
<course>
CEQ1
Extraquota
Offshoreinter
MonashExpop
Wrs1
EntryMode
Institution Name Institution name Throughout survey
Course
Course
Naming variation
Naming variation
Course name for qualification 1
Course name for qualification 2
Variation in what the institution call units
Variation in what the institution calls a course
Throughout survey / to calculate final course title
Throughout survey
Throughout survey
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
Extraquota=1, additional population
Module 6
Extra populations flag
Onshore/offshore population
Extra postgrad pop
Wrs populations flag
Method of accessing survey
Module 5 offshoreinter=1, student is offshore offshoreinter=2, student is onshore
1=Onshore postgrad
2=Offshore postgrad
Wrs1=1, student will be administered the wrs questions
Wrs1=2, student will not receive the wrs questions
1. Link
2. Type-in
3. CATI
4. Postcard
5. Authentication
6 . LMS
7. CATI reminder
Module 5
Module 5
Module 5
Not used within survey routing
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ORDER OF QUESTIONNAIRE:
INTRODUCTION AND SCREENING .............................................................................................. 3
MODULE 2: INCLUSION & LEARNER ENGAGEMENT ............................................................ 8
MODULE 3: TEACHING & EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ................................................. 10
MODULE 4: SUPPORT ............................................................................................................ 14
MODULE 1: DEMOGRAPHICS ................................................................................................ 16
MODULE 5: INSTITUTION SPECIFIC ITEMS.......................................................................... 19
MODULE 7: NATIONAL POLICY ISSUES ............................................................................... 37
MODULE 6: <COURSE> EXPERIENCE .................................................................................. 38
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*(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).
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*(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)
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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.
A bachelors degree
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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 the following.
<E306C> by correcting
<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. A bachelors degree
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
An associate degree
An advanced diploma
A diploma
Another undergraduate course
A postgraduate course
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(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
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 1
E308Aa E308Bb Fcourse
E308A - 1
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND DUMMYQUAL = 1
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND TYPE=2
If qualntit2=1 AND qualntit3=2 AND
DUMMYQUAL=2 AND TYPE=2
IF qualntit2=2 AND qualntit3=1 AND
DUMMYQUAL =2 AND TYPE=2
IF qualntit2=1 AND qualntit3=1 AND
DUMMYQUAL =2 AND TYPE=2
IF qualntit2=1 AND qualntit3=3 AND
DUMMYQUAL =1 AND TYPE=2
IF qualntit2=2 AND qualntit3=3 AND
DUMMYQUAL =1 AND TYPE=2
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit4=2 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 1
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit2=2 AND qualntit3=1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND
STARTED = 1
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Definition
One qualification, course name correct
One qualification, course name incorrect
Two qualifications, course name correct
Two qualifications, course name 1 incorrect, course name 2 correct
Two qualifications, course name 1 correct, course name 2 incorrect
Two qualifications, both course name incorrect
One qualification, course name 1 incorrect
One qualification, course name 1 correct
One qualification, course name incorrect
Two qualifications, new second qualification, both qualifications started
Two qualifications, course names correct, both qualifications started
E308Ax -
E308A E308B
E308Ax E308B
E308A E308Bx
E308Ax E308Bx
E308Ax
E308A
E308Ax
-
-
-
E308A E308Bx
2
15
16
17
18
19
20
3
4
E308A E308B 14
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IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 2
IF qualntit1 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 3
Two qualifications, course names correct, only E308A started
Two qualifications, course names correct, only E308B started
Two qualifications, E308A incorrect, both qualifications started
E308A
-
-
E308B
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit 2 = 1 AND qualintit3 = 2 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 2 AND qualintit3 = 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualntit 2= 1 AND qualntit 3= 1 AND DUMMYQUAL = 2
AND STARTED = 1
Two qualifications, E308B incorrect, both qualifications started
E308Ax
E308A
E308B
E308Bx
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 1
DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND STARTED = 2
IF qualntit1 = 2 AND qualintit2 = 2 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 2 AND STARTED = 2
Two qualifications, new course name for both courses, both qualifications started
Two qualifications, course name incorrect, E308Ax started
Two qualifications, course name 1 correct though course 2 not incorrect,
E308A started
Two qualifications, course name incorrect, E308Bx started
E308Ax
E308Ax
E308A
E308Bx
-
-
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
Qualntit2=1 AND qualntit3=3 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 1 AND STARTED = 3
Two qualifications, course name 2 correct though course 1 not correct,
E308B started
One qualification, E308A incorrect, not enrolled in a E308B, E308B not started
-
-
E308Ax
E308Bx
E308B
-
Qualntit2=2 AND qualntit3=3 AND
DUMMYQUAL = 1 AND STARTED = 3
One qualification, E308A correct, not enrolled in a E308B, E308B not started
E308A -
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.
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8
9
10
11
12
13
21
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*(ALL) inlerenintro The next questions are about how included and engaged you feel you have been in general with your current <course> studies.
*(ALL) adminintro 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. Poor
2.
3.
4.
IF DUMMYQUAL=2
Fair
Good
Excellent
*(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.
Poor
Fair
Good
4. Excellent
*(ALL) sense (50) 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
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*(ALL) interactintro [Thinking about your <E308Aa> <course>,] i/In 2015, how frequently have you…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE) partidiscus (53) Participated in discussions online or face-to-face? workothers (54) Worked with other students as part of your study? interactoth (55) Interacted with students outside study requirements?
interactdiff (56) Interacted with students who are very different from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Never
2.
3.
4.
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 Participated in discussions online or face-to-face? workothers (54)b Worked with other students as part of your study?
interactoth (55)b Interacted with students outside study requirements?
interactdiff (56)b Interacted with students who are very different from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
Never
Sometimes
Often
Very often
*(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.
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable
TS2 TIMESTAMP2
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*(ALL) yeaedudintro The next questions are about the quality of the teaching and learning resources provided to you.
*(ALL) qlteach (14) 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.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
*(ALL) tchintro During 2015, to what extent have the lecturers, tutors and demonstrators [in your
<course>] …
<E308Aa>
STATEMENTS (ROTATE) tchactiveng (57) Engaged you actively in learning?
tchconlrn (58) Demonstrated concern for student learning?
tchclexpec (59) Provided clear explanations on coursework and assessment?
tchstimint (60) Stimulated you intellectually?
tchfeedbck (61) Commented on your work in ways that help you learn? tchhelpapp (62) Seemed helpful and approachable?
tchasschlng (63) 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?
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tchstimint (60)b Stimulated you intellectually? tchfeedbck (61)b Commented on your work in ways that help you learn? tchhelpapp (62)b Seemed helpful and approachable?
tchasschlng (63)b 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
*(ALL) qlintro. Thinking of this year, overall how would you rate the following learning resources [provided for your <E308Aa> <course>] …?
STATEMENTS (ROTATE) qltchspc (23) Teaching spaces (e.g. lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories) qlstdspc (24) Student spaces and common areas qlonlmat (25) Online learning materials qlcompit (26) Computing/IT resources qltxtbook (27) Assigned books, notes and resources qlequip (28) Laboratory or studio equipment qllibres (29) 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 Teaching spaces (e.g. lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories) qlstdspc (24)b Student spaces and common areas qlonlmat (25)b Online learning materials qlcompit (26)b Computing/IT resources qltxtbook (27)b Assigned books, notes and resources qlequip (28)b Laboratory or studio equipment qllibres (29)b Library resources and facilities
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Not applicable
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*(ALL) stintro In 2015, to what extent has [your study/ your <E308Aa> <course>] been delivered in a way that is…
STATEMENTS stdstruc (30) Well structured and focused?
stdrelev (31) Relevant to your education as a whole?
*(ALL) expintro.
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
Not at all
Very little
Some
4.
5.
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 Well structured and focused?
stdrelev (31)b 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
[Thinking about your your…
<E308Aa> <course>,] t/To what extent has your <course> developed
STATEMENTS (ROTATE) expthink (40) Critical thinking skills?
expprbslv (41) Ability to solve complex problems?
expwrkoth (42) Ability to work with others?
expconfind (43) Confidence to learn independently?
expwriting (44) Written communication skills?
expspeak (45) Spoken communication skills?
expknowl (46) Knowledge of the field(s) you are studying?
expwrkskill (47) 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
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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 Critical thinking skills?
expprbslv (41)b Ability to solve complex problems?
expwrkoth (42)b Ability to work with others?
expconfind (43)b Confidence to learn independently? expwriting (44)b Written communication skills?
expspeak (45)b Spoken communication skills?
expknowl (46)b Knowledge of the field(s) you are studying?
expwrkskill (47)b 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
TS3 TIMESTAMP3
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*(ALL)
Introsupp The next questions are about your overall experience of the support services provided by your institution.
*(ALL) carintro. During 2015, to what extent have you found careers advisors to be…
STATEMENTS caravail (34) Available?
carhelp (35) Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
*(ALL) admintro. 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) Available?
admhelp (33) Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
*(ALL) acdintro. During 2015, to what extent have you found academic or learning advisors to be…
STATEMENTS acdavail (36) Available?
acdhelp (37) Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
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*(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) Available? suphelp (39) Helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Had no contact
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
*(ALL) servintro 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.
* 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>
Not at all
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
Not applicable (ONLY DISPLAY FOR STATEMENTS OFFSUP AND ENGLANG)
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
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*(ALL) demointro The next questions are about your current <course> progress and factors affecting your study.
*(ALL) yenrol(69) In what year did you first start your current <course>?
1. Before 2011
2. 2011
3. 2012
4. 2013
5. 2014
6. 2015
*(ALL) comlete When do you expect to complete your current <course>?
1.
2.
2015
2016 or later
*(ALL) campus(66) Where has your study been mainly based in 2015?
1. On one campus
2.
3.
4.
On two or more campuses
Mix of external, distance and on-campus
External/Distance
*(ALL) online(67)a [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. None
2.
3.
4.
About a quarter
About half
All or nearly all
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*(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.
No results
0-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
6.
7.
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.
No results
0-49%
50-59%
60-69%
70-79%
80-89%
90-100%
*(ALL) astdintro At <E306C> during 2015 , to what extent have…
STATEMENTS (ROTATE) astdliv(16) astdfin(17)
Your living arrangements negatively affected your study?
Your financial circumstances negatively affected your study? astdwor (18) Paid work commitments negatively affected your study?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2.
3.
4.
5.
Very little
Some
Quite a bit
Very much
6. 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
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chaexch(72) Academic exchange chasupp(73) Academic support chadsup(74) Administrative support chbored(75) Boredom/lack of interest chpros(76) Career prospects chdirec(77) Change of direction chcommu(78) Commuting difficulties chfees(79) Difficulty paying fees chwrkld(80) Difficulty with workload chexpec(81) Expectations not met chfamly(82) chfdiff(83)
Family responsibilities
Financial difficulties chgapyr(84) Gap year/deferral chgvtas(85) Government assistance chgradu(86) Graduating chhealt(87) Health or stress chreput(88) chmove(89)
Institution reputation
Moving residence chbreak(90) Need a break chpwork (91) Need to do paid work chopp (92) Other opportunities chwrkrp (93) Paid work responsibilities chprsnl (94) Personal reasons chqacrn (95) Quality concerns chothof (96) Received other offer from another university or higher education institution chsocrn (97) Social reasons chshgstd (98) Standards too high chblnce (99) Study/life balance chtravl (100) Travel or tourism chother (101) Other reasons
TS5 TIMESTAMP5
PROGRAMMER NOTE: SURVEY IS CONSIDERED COMPLETE AT THIS POINT
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BOND
IF E306=3003 AND TYPE=2
*(BOND COMPLETING STUDENTS)
Bondkliintroa Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
(STATEMENTS) bondkli1a bondkli2a bondkli3a
Small class sizes gave me an advantage in learning
I have developed a network of Australian and international colleagues through my association with Bond University
I was able to develop and enhance my leadership skills through my coursework
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
IF E306=3003 AND TYPE=1
*(BOND COMMENCING STUDENTS)
Bondkliintrob Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
(STATEMENTS) bondkli1b bondkli2b bondkli3b
Small class sizes give me an advantage in learning
I am developing a network of Australian and international colleagues through my association with Bond University
I am able to develop and enhance my leadership skills through my coursework
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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MACQUARIE
IF E306=3025
*(ALL MACQUARIE STUDENTS) maqcomp How confident are you in successfully… maqqs1a maqqs1b completing this year completing this degree course
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not confident
2. Very little confident
3. Somewhat confident
4. Quite a bit confident
5. Very confident
IF E306=3025 AND TYPE=1
*(MACQUARIE COMMENCING STUDENTS) maqadms Thinking about student administration in relation to your application and admission to the
University, did you find it helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3025
*(ALL MACQUARIE STUDENTS) maqenrl Thinking about student administration in relation to enrolment, did you find it helpful?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3025
*(ALL MACQUARIE STUDENTS) maqprps Do you feel you have a sense of meaning and purpose in your activities as a student?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Never
2. Rarely
3. Sometimes
4. Very Often
5. Always
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FLINDERS
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin1 Flinders University provides a range of services for students.
How confident are you
about easily finding the services you need?
RESPONSE FRAME
Flin2
1. Confident
2. Not confident
3. Not sure
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Please indicate how you prefer the University send you important information about:
Flin2a
Flin2b
Academic Matters (eg related to exams and tute/lecture room changes etc)
Flin2c
Administration/Support (eg related to finances, enrolment, student
systems, career services etc)
Student Life (eg events and campus activities, interest groups, student elections etc).
You may select up to three responses for each column
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Student email
2. Personal email
3. Phone
4. SMS
5. Social Media
6. FLO announcements
7. Posted letter
8. Posters/noticeboards
10. Digital signage
9. Other (please specify)
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin3a When you have a question, how do you usually currently contact the University?
Flin3b When you have a question, how would you prefer to contact the University?
You may choose up to 3 responses. Please number your selections from 1 to 3 in order of preference.
[PROGRAMMER: CODE 10 ONLY TO SHOW FOR FLIN3A]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Speak to someone face-to-face
2. Send an email
3. Make a phone call
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4. Online chat
5. Request support via Ask Trim
6. Send a text message
7. Send a message to the University Facebook page
8. Ask by tagging the University Twitter account
9. Other (please specify)
10. I have never needed to ask a question
IF E306=3029 AND FLIN3A≠FLIN3B UNLESS CODE 10
*(RESPONSE AT 3A AND 3B DIFFERENT)
Flin3c Why are your preferred methods of contact different to how you usually contact the
University?
OPEN ENDED
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin4 On average how often do you check … a. b.
Your student email?
FLO announcements?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Once a day or more often
2. A few times each week
3. Once a week
4. Once a fortnight
5. Once a month
6. Less often than once a month
7. Never
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin5a Have you ever used Ask Trim?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Yes
2. No
3. What is Ask Trim?
IF Flin5a=1
*(FLINDER STUDENTS USED ASK TRIM)
Flin5 Have you ever used Ask Trim to… b. c. browse/search the FAQ/Glossary? s ubmit a question you couldn’t find an answer to on the Ask Trim database?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Yes
2. No
3. Not sure
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IF Flin5b=1
*(FLINDERS STUDENTS BROWSED/SEARCHED ASK TRIM)
Flin5d When you search/browse the FAQ/Glossary, how often are you successful in finding the answer you are looking for?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Often
2. Sometimes
3. Rarely
4. Never
5. Not sure
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin6 Are there any additional comments you would like to make about student services at Flinders
University?
OPEN ENDED
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin7a What are the best aspects of the online learning environment (FLO)?
OPEN ENDED
IF E306=3029
*(ALL FLINDERS STUDENTS)
Flin7b What areas of the online learning environment (FLO) need improvement?
OPEN ENDED
MONASH
(PROGRAM AS RANK QUESTION)
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=1
* (ALL COMMENCING STUDENTS)
MU1 Please select your top three reasons for choosing Monash for your current course.
You may choose up to 3 responses. Please number your selections from 1 to 3 in order of preference.
1. Area of study was what I wanted to do
2. Perceived quality of the educational offering
3. Perceived quality of the student experience
4. Prestige of the University
5. International character of the University
6. Employment rates for graduates from the University
7. Starting salary of graduates from the University
8. The campus atmosphere
9. The social and cultural life of the University
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10. The sporting and recreational facilities
11. The clubs and societies at the University
12. Where my friends are going to University
13. Opportunities for flexible study
23. Opportunity to take a double degree
24. Studied at Monash previously
25. Course is not offered anywhere else
14. Advice from others (family / friends / teachers)
15. University Open Day experience
16. Scholarships
17. Fees
18. Cost of living
19. Access
20. Geographical proximity to institution
21. Availability of on and off campus accommodation options
22. Other (Please specify___)
(PROGRAM TO GRID)
IF E306=3035
*(MONASH STUDENTS)
MU2 How strongly do you agree or disagree with the statements below, based on your university experience at Monash so far ?
STATEMENTS
Monfac
Monedfac
Monspfac
Monaccom
Monsec
Monlib
Monindcon
Monflexst
Monwrkld
Centralised/convenient facilities
High quality educational facilities
High quality sporting and recreational facilities
Good accommodation options
Good security
Good library and library opening hours
Good industry connections
Good opportunities for flexible study
Reasonable workload
Monsoccult Good social and cultural life
Moncampus Good campus atmosphere
Monstassoc Good students’ association
Montiman University experience has helped develop my time management skills
Monselfapp University experience has helped develop my competency in self-reflection
Monleadshp University experience has helped develop my leadership skills
Monsocresp University experience has contributed to the development of my sense of social responsibility
Monglopers University experience has contributed to the development of my appreciation of global perspectives
Monwellbeing University experience has helped me improve my own mental health and wellbeing
Monintpos University experience has enabled me to interact positively with students/staff from cultural backgrounds different to my own
Monvalue Course is good value for money
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
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4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=1 OR 3
* (COMMENCING STUDENTS OR MIDDLE YEARS)
MU3a Which of the following transition or study support activities , if any, are you participating in at
Monash?
Please choose all that apply
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=2
*(COMPLETING STUDENTS)
MU3b Which of the following transition or study support activities , if any, did you participate in at
Monash? Please choose all that apply
1. Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
2. Mentee in a mentoring program offered by my faculty
3. Mentor or ambassador in a program offered by my university
4. Study skills sessions offered through a faculty
10. Skills development programs offered by the Library
11. Participated in one of the non-residential colleges at Caulfield or Clayton (i.e.
Pegasus, Phoenix, Centaurus and Orion)
5. Social events offered through a faculty/campus
6. I was telephoned by MONTRACK/First in family student success advisors
7. Orientation week (O-Week)
8. Other (Please specify)
9. I <IF TYPE=1 OR 3: haven’t participated in>/<IF TYPE=2: didn’t participate in> any transition or study support activities at Monash
MU3c How beneficial did you find the following transition or study support activity?
<INSERT CODE FROM 3A/B>?
[PROGRAMMER LOOP FOR EACH CODE SELECTED AT MU3A/B]
RESPONSE FRAME
IF E306=3035
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
*(MONASH STUDENTS)
MU13a Have you participated in any of the following co-curricular activities ?
Please choose all that apply
1. Joined a student club or society
2. Joined the Faculty Student Society
3. Attended a Student Association event
4. Attended a student leadership program or event
5. Attended a campus wide social event
6. Used any of the Monash Sport facilities or participated in a Team Monash activity
7. On campus volunteering opportunities
8. Off campus volunteering opportunities
9. Orientation program
10. None of these
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IF MU13a=1-9
*(STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITY)
MU13b How beneficial did you find the following co-curricular activity ?
<INSERT CODE FROM MU13A>
[PROGRAMMER LOOP FOR EACH CODE SELECTED AT MU13A]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF ONE OR MORE CODES SELECTED AT MU13a=1-9
*(STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ONE OR MORE ACTIVITY)
MU14 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Participation in one or more of the co-curricular activities above has increased my sense of belonging to the Monash community.
[PROGRAMMER: DISPLAY OPTIONS SELECTED AT MU13A EXCLUDING CODE 10]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly Agree
IF E306=3035
*(MONASH STUDENTS)
MU15 Have you participated in any of the following work-based experiences as part of your course at
Monash?
Please choose all that apply
1. Professional placement
2. Internship
3. Other (please specify)
4. Have not participated in any work-based experience
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IF ONE OR MORE CODES SELECTED AT MU15=1-3
*(STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITY)
MU15b How beneficial did you find the following work-based experience activity?
<INSERT CODE FROM MU15>
[PROGRAMMER LOOP FOR EACH CODE SELECTED AT MU15]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3035 AND OFFSHOREINTER=2
*(ONSHORE MONASH STUDENTS)
MU16a Which of the following overseas experiences have you had that were related to your course of study and endorsed by the University (either for credit, not for credit, paid, voluntary, co-curricular)?
Please choose all that apply
1. Participated in an international exchange to an overseas Monash campus
2. Participated in an international exchange to another overseas university
3. Participated in a faculty overseas programme
4. Studied abroad for a unit
5. Undertaken an internship abroad
6. Voluntary work
7. None of these
IF MU16a =1-6
*(STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITY)
MU16b How beneficial did you find the following overseas experience ?
<INSERT CODE FROM MU16A>
[PROGRAMMER LOOP FOR EACH CODE SELECTED AT MU16A]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3035 AND OFFSHOREINTER=2
*(ONSHORE MONASH STUDENTS)
MU17 Which of the following interactions have you had with students in another country while undertaking a unit of study?
Please choose all that apply
1. Via a blog or chat room
2. Via an online tutorial or seminar
3. Other (please specify)
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4. Have not participated in any such experiences
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IF MU17a =1-3
*(STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN ACTIVITY)
MU17b How beneficial did you find the following interactions with students in another country ?
<INSERT CODE FROM MU17A>
[PROGRAMMER LOOP FOR EACH CODE SELECTED AT MU17A]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3035 AND E358≠5
*(ONSHORE MONASH STUDENTS)
MU18 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
Experiences from my degree program have helped me develop the skills needed for working effectively in global contexts.
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Agree
4. Strongly Agree
IF E306=3035
*(MONASH STUDENTS)
MU4 What is your current position regarding work (including permanent, contract, casual and selfemployment)?
1. In paid full-time work (i.e. working 35 hours a week or more)
2. In paid part-time work (i.e. working fewer than 35 hours a week)
3. Not working
4. Unpaid voluntary work (excludes work placements which are part of your course)
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PROGRAM TO GRID, USE MU5a SCRIPT FOR COMMENCING STUDENTS AND MU5b SCRIPT FOR
COMPLETING STUDENTS, TEXT REPLACE AS APPROPRIATE
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=1 or 3
* (COMMENCING MONASH STUDENTS OR MIDDLE YEARS)
MU5a How well is your course and any extra-curricular activities you are involved in (including placements undertaken while you were studying)…
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=2
* (COMPLETING MONASH STUDENTS)
MU5b How well did your course and any extra-curricular activities you were involved in (including placements undertaken while you were studying)…
STATEMENTS
Moncareer <Q5a: Providing>/<Q5b:Provide> you with the appropriate context to understand
Monfuempl
Monempl how your learning <Q5b: is contributing>/<Q5a: will contribute> to your future career?
<Q5a: Preparing>/<Q5b:Prepare> you for future employment?
<Q5a: Providing>/<Q5b:Provide> you with exposure to prospective employers (i.e.
Moncarpth guest lecturers, placements, tours) and industry links?
<Q5a: Assisting>/<Q5b:Assist> you in refining your thinking regarding your future career path?
<Q5a: Preparing>/<Q5b:Prepare>you for further study? Monfutstdy
Monselfemp <Q5a: Preparing>/<Q5b:Prepare>you for being self-employed or starting up your own business?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Very well
2. Well
3. Not very well
4. Don’t know or unsure
5. Not applicable
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=1 OR 3
(COMMENCING MONASH STUDENTS OR MIDDLE YEARS)
MU6a Do you think you would benefit from having more opportunities to develop in the following areas?
IF E306=3035 AND TYPE=2
* (COMPLETING MONASH STUDENTS)
MU6b Do you think you would have benefitted from greater opportunities to develop in the following areas?
Please select all that apply.
1.
2.
3.
4.
7.
8.
9.
5.
6.
Leadership
Team work
Communication skills
Opportunities for internships
Project Management
Problem solving
Conflict resolution
Other (Please specify)
No other areas I would <Q6a: like to develop>/<Q6b: like to have developed>
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IF E306=3035 AND Monashexpop = 1 AND 2
* (MONASH POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDENTS)
MU7 Did you enter your postgraduate course immediately following completion of your undergraduate degree?
1.
2.
Yes
No
IF MU7=2
*( DIDN’T ENTER COURSE IMMEDIATELY)
MU8 Please provide some details about your work, study or other relevant activities during the period prior to commencing your postgraduate studies.
1. (Full open)
IF E306=3035 AND Monashexpop = 1
* (ONSHORE POSTGRADUATE COURSEWORK STUDENTS)
MU19 Would you prefer for your course to be located in the Melbourne CBD?
1. Yes
2.
IF E306=3035
No
*(MONASH STUDENTS)
MU9 Would you recommend Monash University to your friends or family?
1. Yes
2.
IF MU9=1
No
*(WOULD RECOMMEND)
MU10a Why would you recommend Monash University to your friends or family?
IF MU9=2
*(WOULD NOT RECOMMEND)
MU10b Why would you not recommend Monash University to your friends or family?
1. (Full open)
MU20 IF TYPE=1 OR 3: I am satisfied with opportunities to provide feedback on my…
IF TYPE=2: I have been satisfied with opportunities to provide feedback on my… a. b. unit teaching staff c. d. course administrative and support services
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
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5. Strongly agree
MU21 Please specify any areas that you wish to provide feedback on but for which you are unable to identify an appropriate opportunity.
Full open
MU22
Would you like the opportunity to provide anonymous real-time feedback of your University experience?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Yes
2. No
IF E306=3035 AND Considchg =1
*(‘AT RISK’ STUDENTS)
MU11 You said you were considering leaving your course. Staff at Monash are here to help so before you decide let’s chat about your options. Would you like us to contact you?
1. Yes
2.
IF MU11=1
No
*(HAS AGREED TO CONTACT)
MU12 Would you prefer to be contacted by phone or email?
1. Phone (please specify preferred contact number)
2. Email (please specify preferred email address)
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IF wrs1=1
*( ACU, Edith Cowan, Macquarie, Swinburne, UniAdel, Notre Dame, UTas, UTS, QUT, AND FLINDERS
STUDENTS SELECTED TO COMPLETE WRS) wrsintroa Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308A> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements. wrs1a wrs2a wrs3a wrs4a wrs5a wrs6a
The <course> has provided the opportunity for putting theory into practice.
The skills developed in the <course> are relevant and useful.
The <course> has developed current professional skills.
What I have learnt will benefit my future work.
The <course> has helped prepare me for the workforce.
My subjects have given me opportunities to apply my learning to real workplace situations or case studies [PROGRAMMER: E306=2177]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
IF wrs1=1
*( ACU, Edith Cowan, Macquarie, Swinburne, UniAdel, Notre Dame, UTas, UTS, QUT, AND FLINDERS
STUDENTS SELECTED TO COMPLETE WRS) wrsoea Please use the space below for any comments you would like to make about the extent to which your course has prepared you for the workplace.
1. (Full open)
IF wrs1=1 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*( ACU, Edith Cowan, Macquarie, Swinburne, UniAdel, Notre Dame, UTas, UTS, QUT, AND FLINDERS
STUDENTS SELECTED TO COMPLETE WRS WITH DOUBLE DEGREE) wrsintrob Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308B> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements. wrs1b wrs2b wrs3b wrs4b wrs5b wrs6b
The <course> has provided the opportunity for putting theory into practice.
The skills developed in the <course> are relevant and useful.
The <course> has developed current professional skills.
What I have learnt will benefit my future work.
The <course> has helped prepare me for the workforce.
My subjects have given me opportunities to apply my learning to real workplace situations or case studies [PROGRAMMER: E306=2177]
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
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IF wrs1=1 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*( ACU, Edith Cowan, Macquarie, Swinburne, UniAdel, Notre Dame, UTas, UTS, QUT, AND FLINDERS
STUDENTS SELECTED TO COMPLETE WRS WITH DOUBLE DEGREE) wrsoeb Please use the space below for any comments you would like to make about the extent to which your course has prepared you for the workplace.
6. (Full open)
IF E306=3038 AND CONSIDCHG = 1
*(SCU AND CONSIDERING CHANGING COURSE) oeatrisk Earlier in the questionnaire, you said you were seriously considering leaving your <course>. Could you please provide further information on why you are considering leaving?
1. (open text response)
IF E306=3038, 3043, 3005, 3010 AND CONSIDCHG = 1
*(USC, CSU, SCU, UniAdel AND CONSIDERED CHANGING COURSE) atrisk You said you were considering leaving your <course> . We’re here to help, so before you decide let’s look at your options. Would you like us to contact you?
1. Yes
2. No
IF E306=2236 AND CONSIDCHG = 1
*(Curtin AND CONSIDERED CHANGING COURSE) atrisk1 You said you were considering leaving your <course>. Curtin is here to help so would you like us to email you some information about the support and advice available before you decide?
1. Yes
2. No
NEWCASTLE
IF E306=3014
*(ALL NEWCASTLE STUDENTS) uonqsintro Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements.
STATEMENTS empskl wrklrn
The program is improving my knowledge and skills that will contribute to my employability.
The program is providing opportunities for me to apply my learning in the rlwrld rflcasp workplace or other real world settings on or off campus.
This program includes real world experiences or practical problems that help me become work-ready.
The program is helping me reflect on the link between course content and my career aspirations.
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
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3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
CANBERRA UNIVERSITY
IF E306=2241
*(ALL CANBERRA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS) canqs1 Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
My program of study was offered in a way that was sufficiently flexible to meet my needs.
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
UNIVERSITY NOTRE DAME
IF E306=3044
*(ALL UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME STUDENTS) nduccintroa Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the statements below regarding the Core Curriculum /LOGOS programme. nducc1a The Core Curriculum / LOGOS programme encouraged me to think about philosophical and theological approaches to human life. nducc2a The Core Curriculum / LOGOS Programme has enriched my education
and professional formation. nducc3a The Core Curriculum / LOGOS Programme allowed me to learn with and
from students from many different discipline backgrounds.
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
IF E306=3044
*(ALL UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME STUDENTS)
Nduccoea Please use the space below for any comments you would like to make about the Core
Curriculum / LOGOS programme.
1. (Full open)
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UTS
IF E306=3016 AND TYPE=2
*(UTS COMPLETING STUDENTS)
Utsrec Please indicate the full extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
I would recommend the UTS
E308A> to other people.
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
IF E306=3016 AND TYPE=2 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*(UTS COMPLETING STUDENTS SECOND QUALIFICATION)
Utsrec Please indicate the full extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statement.
I would recommend the UTS
E308B> to other people.
USyd
IF E306=3040
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Strongly disagree
2. Disagree
3. Neither agree nor disagree
4. Agree
5. Strongly agree
*(USYD STUDENTS)
Usyd1
<E308Aa>
ability to work effectively with … a. b.
People from cultures other than your own?
Others studying in a different field(s) from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
IF E306=3040 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*(USYD STUDENTS WITH DOUBLE DEGREE)
Usyd1
<E308Bb>
ability to work effectively with…
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a. b.
People from cultures other than your own?
Others studying in a different field(s) from you?
RESPONSE FRAME
1. Not at all
2. Very little
3. Some
4. Quite a bit
5. Very much
ACOT
IF E306=4335
*(ACOT STUDENTS)
ACOT1 What do you intend to achieve by completing this course?
RESPONSE FRAME
1.
Ordination
2.
Employment in cross-cultural ministry
3. Employment as a chaplain
4.
Employment in another Christian ministry position
5.
Personal development
6.
Other
TS6 TIMESTAMP6
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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. ceqintroa 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. ceq101 ceq103 ceq104 ceq105 ceq106 ceq108 ceq109 ceq110 ceq114 ceq115 ceq116 ceq118
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
To do well in this course all you really needed was a good memory
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
I was generally given enough time to understand the things I had to learn
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
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 sheer volume of work to be got through in this <course> means it couldn’t all be thoroughly comprehended [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
The teaching staff of this <course> motivated me to do my best work
The <course> sharpened my analytic skills ceq119 ceq120 ceq122 ceq123 ceq126 ceq127 ceq128
My lecturers were extremely good at explaining things
The teaching staff worked hard to make their subjects interesting
I felt part of a group of students and staff committed to learning
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
The workload was too heavy [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
Students’ ideas and suggestions were used during the course
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
I learned to explore ideas confidently with other people [PROGRAMMER:
E306=3020]
The <course> developed my problem-solving skills
The staff seemed more interested in testing what I had memorised than what I had understood [PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
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> ceq129 ceq131 ceq132 ceq145
There was a lot of pressure on me as a student in this <course>
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
I felt I belonged to the university community [PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
The <course> improved my skills in written communication ceq139 It was often hard to discover what was expected of me in this <course> ceq141 <Course> materials were relevant and up to date [PROGRAMMER: ceq142
E306=3003]
As a result of my <course>, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems ceq143 ceq144
My <course> helped me to develop the ability to plan my own work
Too many staff asked me questions just about facts [PROGRAMMER:
E306=3020]
I was able to explore academic interests with staff and students ceq146 ceq149
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
The staff made it clear right from the start what they expected from students
Overall, I was satisfied with the quality of this <course>
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RESPONSE FRAME
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Strongly disagree
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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. ceq201 ceq203 ceq204 ceq205 ceq206 ceq208 ceq209 ceq210 ceq214 ceq215 ceq216 ceq218 ceq219 ceq220
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
To do well in this course all you really needed was a good memory
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
I was generally given enough time to understand the things I had to learn
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
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 sheer volume of work to be got through in this <course> means it couldn’t all be thoroughly comprehended [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
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
I felt part of a group of students and staff committed to learning
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
The workload was too heavy [PROGRAMMER: E.306=3043]
Students’ ideas and suggestions were used during the course ceq222 ceq223 ceq226 ceq227 ceq228 ceq245 ceq246 ceq249
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
I learned to explore ideas confidently with other people [PROGRAMMER:
E306=3020]
The <course> developed my problem-solving skills
The staff seemed more interested in testing what I had memorised than what I had understood [PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
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 ceq229 in this <course>
There was a lot of pressure on me as a student in this <course>
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq231 ceq232
I felt I belonged to the university community [PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
The <course> improved my skills in written communication ceq239 It was often hard to discover what was expected of me in this <course> ceq241 <Course> materials are relevant and up to date [PROGRAMMER: E306=3003] ceq242 ceq243 ceq244
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
Too many staff asked me questions just about facts [PROGRAMMER:
E306=3020]
I was able to explore academic interests with staff and students
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3020]
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
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
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E306=3003, 3043, 3014 AND TYPE=1 OR 3
*(Bond, USC, Newcastle AND COMMENCING OR MIDDLE YEARS STUDENTS) ceqintroc Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308A> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
STATEMENTS ceq101 ceq103
The staff put a lot of time into commenting on my work
The teaching staff normally give me helpful feedback on how I am going ceq105 I am generally given enough time to understand the things I have to learn
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq106 ceq108 ceq109
The <course> helps me develop my ability to work as a team member
It is always easy to know the standard of work expected
The sheer volume of work to be got through in this <course> means it can’t all be thoroughly comprehended [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq110 ceq114 ceq115 ceq116 ceq119 The workload is too heavy [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq123 The <course> develops my problem-solving skills ceq127 The staff make a real effort to understand difficulties I might be having with my work ceq128
The teaching staff of this <course> motivate me to do my best work
The <course> sharpens my analytic skills
My lecturers are extremely good at explaining things
The teaching staff work hard to make their subjects interesting ceq129
I usually have a clear idea of where I am going and what is expected of me in this <course>
There is a lot of pressure on me as a student in this <course>
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq132 ceq139
The <course> improves my skills in written communication
It is often hard to discover what is expected of me in this <course> ceq241 <Course> materials are relevant and up to date [PROGRAMMER: E306=3003] ceq142 As a result of my <course>, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems ceq143 My <course> helps me to develop the ability to plan my own work ceq146 ceq149
The staff made it clear right from the start what they expect from students
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this <course>
RESPONSE FRAME
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
E306=3003, 3043, 3014 AND TYPE=1 OR 3 AND DUMMYQUAL=2
*(Bond, USC, Newcastle AND COMMENCING OR MIDDLE YEARS STUDENTS TWO QUALIFICATIONS) ceqintroc Please answer this series of statements regarding your <E308B> <course>.
Please indicate the extent to which you strongly disagree, disagree, neither agree nor disagree, agree or strongly agree with each of these statements.
STATEMENTS ceq201 ceq203
The staff put a lot of time into commenting on my work
The teaching staff normally give me helpful feedback on how I am going ceq205 I am generally given enough time to understand the things I have to learn
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
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ceq206 ceq208 ceq209 ceq210 ceq214
The <course> helps me develop my ability to work as a team member
It is always easy to know the standard of work expected
The sheer volume of work to be got through in this <course> means it can’t all be thoroughly comprehended [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
The teaching staff of this <course> motivate me to do my best work
The <course> sharpens my analytic skills ceq215 ceq216
My lecturers are extremely good at explaining things
The teaching staff work hard to make their subjects interesting ceq219 The workload is too heavy [PROGRAMMER: E306=3043] ceq223 ceq227 ceq228
The <course> develops my problem-solving skills
The staff make a real effort to understand difficulties I might be having with my work
I usually have a clear idea of where I am going and what is expected of me in ceq229 ceq232 this <course>
There is a lot of pressure on me as a student in this <course>
[PROGRAMMER: E306=3043]
The <course> improves my skills in written communication ceq239 It is often hard to discover what is expected of me in this <course> ceq241 <Course> materials are relevant and up to date [PROGRAMMER: E306=3003] ceq242 ceq243
As a result of my <course>, I feel confident about tackling unfamiliar problems
My <course> helps me to develop the ability to plan my own work ceq246 ceq249
The staff made it clear right from the start what they expect from students
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this <course>
RESPONSE FRAME
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8.
9.
10.
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly agree
TS7 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
TS7 TIMESTAMP7
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