1. THE 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY Selected Findings for Overall Census Responses April 2012

2. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 2 GOALS 1.To describe the characteristics and backgrounds of VCC students in order to provide a profile of our current student population. 2.Obtain students’ input on the quality of their schooling experience and on improvements needed. 3.Enable VCC students to take a leadership role in providing schooling environment solutions so that VCC can provide the best quality services to current and future students. METHODS Online questionnaires available to 11,652 eligible VCC students. Fall data collection took place from Nov. – Dec. 2011. Spring data collection took place from April – May 2011. 2942 respondents completed the online questionnaires. 25% was the response rate.

3. This report is based on 2,942 respondents enrolled in a course or program at Vancouver Community College in 2011. Responses collected from the Fall and Spring survey cycles have been combined and only findings from common questioning have been reported. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 3

4. # of Survey Respondents % of Survey Group Average Age2,94232.7 % enrolled full-time 2 117139.8% % Aboriginal status2,8913.4% % female 1 208270.8% % International1143.9% 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 4 1 Gender could only be determined for the respondents matched to Banner information, because this question was not asked on the survey (based on 2,942 respondents– 20 Null records. 2 Full time status was a self perception of respondents).

5. Schools/Centres # of responses % of all responses Centre for Continuing Studies68623.3 School of Language Studies52717.9 School of Arts & Sciences40313.7 School of Hospitality34811.8 School of Health Sciences34311.7 School of Instructor Education30510.4 Centre for Transportation Trades1043.5 Centre for Business Studies772.6 School of Music, Dance & Design1495.1 Total Respondents with Identified Schools/Centres = 2,942 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 5

6. 6 Q. Are you…?

7. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 7 Q. In which country were you born?

8. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 8 Q. What language did you learn first at home in childhood and still understand?

9. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 9 Q. What is your highest level of education? 28.6% indicated that they received this education outside Canada.

10. Top 7 Main Sources of Money % of all responses A job while attending school33.9 My savings15.1 A student loan or grant from the government13.0 My parents11.9 My employer9.9 My spouse7.5 A sponsorship ( e.g. EI, WCB, Band funding )5.0 Top 7 sources of money as % of all sources96.1 Total number of respondents = 2,903 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 10 Q. What is your MAIN source of money while attending VCC?

11. 88.5% of respondents considered VCC their first choice. 2,934 respondents answered this question. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 11

12. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 12 Q. How much did each of the following influence your decision to attend VCC? 1 1” Does not apply” responses were not included in the calculation of the percentages reported in this graph.

13. Top 10 Main Reasons % of all responses Program or course not offered anywhere else.25.4 VCC offers better value for money14.9 Lower tuition13.3 Other11.8 More convenient location10.0 Class schedule was better8.1 VCC has better services (such as library, learning centre, etc) 7.4 There were seats available4.0 Entrance requirements were easier3.0 Friends in class0.5 Top 10 reasons as % of all reasons98.4 Total number of respondents = 2896 out of 2942 responded to this question 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 13 Q. What was your MAIN reason for taking this program or course at VCC?

14. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 14 VCC survey respondents were asked what their plans were for WORK after they have completed their current program. 46.9% plan to look for a job. 25.9% will continue to work at the same job they had before the program. 16.0% will work at the job they were able to obtain while enrolled in the program. 7.5% don’t know what their future work plans will be yet. 3.2% do not plan to work. A majority, about 63.7%, do plan to go to SCHOOL after they have completed their current program.

15. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 15 Q. How satisfied are you with the education you received so far from VCC? 1 1” Don’t know” responses were not included in the calculation of the percentages reported in this graph.

16. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 16 Satisfaction with VCC Facilities Q. How would you rate 1 each of the following at VCC? 1 Answered on a 5-point scale, where 1 = “very good,” and 5 = “very poor.” Responses of 1 and 2 combined are reported in this graph. “Don’t know” responses were excluded from the calculations reported in this graph.

17. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 17 VCC Computing Services Q. How would you rate 1 each of the following at VCC? 1 Answered on a 5-point scale, where 1 = “very good,” and 5 = “very poor.” Responses of 1 and 2 combined are reported in this graph. “Don’t know” responses were excluded from the calculations reported in this graph.

18. 2011 VCC STUDENT CENSUS SURVEY 18 Q. To what extent do you agree or disagree 1 with each of the following statements? 1 “Don’t know” responses were excluded from the calculations reported in this graph.