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WHAT'S NEW? 2012 Developmental Student Outcomes Survey: Report of Findings February 22, 2013 The DEVSO Survey focuses on former students who took Adult Basic Education or English as a Second Language courses. Full Story 2012 Key Outcomes Indicators: Survey Results by Institution February 20, 2013 This report presents institution-specific summaries of Key Student Outcomes Indicators (KOIs). Full Story Outcomes 101: An Introduction to BC Student Outcomes February 20, 2013 “BC Student Outcomes: An Introduction to B.C.’s Post-Secondary Student Surveys”—also known as “Outcomes 101”—is a general introduction to the Student Outcomes project and the four annual surveys. Full Story 2012 DACSO data have been released November 20, 2012 Data from the 2012 Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes (DACSO) Survey have been released and are available through SORS and by using the link located to the right "Search BC Post-Secondary Student Survey Results". Full Story Career Pathfinder October 15, 2012 The Career Pathfinder interactive tool was recently launched on the WorkBC website. Full Story         12345    All News

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BC Student Outcomes Surveys

Thousands of students complete their educational programs at British Columbia's public post-secondary institutions each year. These institutions, along with the Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology, recognize that student feedback is important to maintaining a high-quality, relevant education system. A number of annual surveys are used to collect information from former students, who are asked about their current employment, if they've taken any further education since leaving, and if they were satisfied with the education they received.  

Surveys administered each year include:

• DACSO - The Diploma, Associate Degree, and Certificate Student Outcomes Survey is for former students who were enrolled in diploma, associate degree, or certificate programs
• APPSO - The Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey collects information from former apprenticeship students
• DEVSO - The Developmental Student Outcomes Survey is given to former Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) students
• BGS - The Baccalaureate Graduate Survey is given to baccalaureate graduates from B.C. universities and other degree granting institutions

Survey results are used:

• By post-secondary institutions, to improve programs and services
• By the ministry responsible for post-secondary policy development and accountability
• By prospective students, to make informed decisions
• By researchers conducting studies on education globally, nationally, and provincially, etc.

 

For more information about the DACSO, APPSO, or DEVSO surveys, contact Marti Lea Thib at MartiLea.Thib@gov.bc.ca For more information about the BGS, contact Jim Martell at Jim.Martell@gov.bc.ca