UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS EVALUATION SURVEY 2007
HIGHLIGHTS
Institutional Research and Planning conducted an online survey aimed at measuring student satisfaction of particular undergraduate programs of study at the University of Ottawa. Below are some key results for the programs under evaluation in 2007 and a summary of the employment situation of graduates by program.
Common Law:
Overall Satisfaction
Overall level of satisfaction within the program of studies:
- 86% of current students and 93% of graduates said they would recommend the program to others.
- 82% of current students and 91% of graduates said the program met or exceeded their expectations.
Skill acquisition
Percentage of participants who reported that the program had contributed a lot/ moderately to:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Skills having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Think critically and analytically |
84 |
91 |
Define and solve problems |
85 |
89 |
Learn effectively on your own |
80 |
85 |
Skills having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Master the second official language |
34 |
32 |
Use quantitative methods |
43 |
31 |
Use computing and information technology |
50 |
45 |
Satisfaction with various aspects of the program of studies
Percentage of participants satisfied or very satisfied with:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Aspects having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Availability of professors/instructors |
93 |
93 |
Opportunity to pursue a combined program |
92 |
89 |
Quality of teaching |
89 |
94 |
Aspects having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Quality of the physical infrastructure (e.g., classrooms, laboratories, libraries) |
44 |
54 |
Course availability |
46 |
78 |
Timetabling of courses |
44 |
84 |
Employment situation
This survey also allows us to collect information about the employment situation of our graduates.
- 92% of graduates participating in the survey said that they are currently employed.
- Among those currently employed, 94% indicated that their job is related to their field of study and 93% reported that they are satisfied with their employment.
- In addition, 17% of graduates enrolled in a graduate program after obtaining their degree.
The top three areas of employment for Common Law graduates are listed in the tables below by employment sector, employer’s primary economic activity and professional category.
% by Employment Sector
|
% by Employer’s Primary Economic Activity
|
% by Professional Category
|
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Private – small to medium |
30 |
Legal Services |
73 |
Professional staff |
78 |
Private- large |
17 |
Public Administration |
10 |
Technical staff |
8 |
Self-employment1 |
9 |
Education |
2 |
Managers and executives |
6 |
- Please note that the same proportion of respondents (9%) reported employment in the following employment sector: Provincial Government.
Environmental Studies:
Overall Satisfaction
Overall level of satisfaction within the program of studies:
- 82% of current students and 71% of graduates said they would recommend the program to others.
- 88% of current students and 67% of graduates said the program met or exceeded their expectations.
Skill acquisition
Percentage of participants who reported that the program had contributed a lot/ moderately to:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Skills having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Undertake research |
94 |
94 |
Learn effectively on your own |
94 |
87 |
Make judgments about the value of information |
88 |
87 |
Skills having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Acquire work-related knowledge and skills |
53 |
61 |
Speak clearly and effectively |
65 |
55 |
Master the second official language |
65 |
71 |
Satisfaction with various aspects of the program of studies
Percentage of participants satisfied or very satisfied with:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Aspects having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Availability of professors/instructors |
100 |
98 |
Timetabling of courses |
100 |
93 |
Opportunity to pursue a combined program |
93 |
92 |
Aspects having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Course availability |
47 |
71 |
Academic advice from department/faculty |
67 |
66 |
Career opportunities |
82 |
52 |
Employment situation
This survey also allows us to collect information about the employment situation of our graduates.
- 77% of graduates participating in the survey said that they are currently employed.
- Among those currently employed, 42% indicated that their job is related to their field of study and 79% reported that they are satisfied with their employment.
- In addition, 32% of graduates enrolled in a graduate program after obtaining their degree.
The top three areas of employment for Environmental Studies graduates are listed in the tables below by employment sector, employer’s primary economic activity and professional category.
% by Employment Sector
|
% by Employer’s Primary Economic Activity
|
% by Professional Category
|
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Federal Government |
46 |
Public administration |
38 |
Professional staff |
50 |
Provincial Government |
17 |
Education |
29 |
Technical staff |
29 |
Private – small to medium |
13 |
Agriculture/ Forestry/ Fishing/ Mining/ Environmental1 |
8 |
Managers and executives |
13 |
- Please note that the same proportion of respondents (8%) reported employment for both of the following employer’s primary economic activity: Recreational Services/Arts&Cultures/ Accommodation and Food Services and Transportation/ Utilities (hydro,water).
Mathematics:
Overall Satisfaction
Overall level of satisfaction within the program of studies:
- 73% of current students and 76% of graduates said they would recommend the program to others.
- 57% of current students and 76% of graduates said the program met or exceeded their expectations.
Skill acquisition
Percentage of participants who reported that the program had contributed a lot/ moderately to:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Skills having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Define and solve problems |
85 |
95 |
Learn effectively on your own |
81 |
86 |
Think critically and analytically |
81 |
81 |
Skills having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Speak clearly and effectively |
15 |
32 |
Develop social responsibility |
31 |
31 |
Master the second official language |
31 |
32 |
Satisfaction with various aspects of the program of studies
Percentage of participants satisfied or very satisfied with:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Aspects having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Availability of professors/instructors |
88 |
86 |
Course content |
85 |
84 |
The program reflects the current knowledge and practices in your field of studies |
85 |
81 |
Aspects having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Academic advice from department/faculty |
38 |
51 |
Course availability |
39 |
56 |
Range of courses |
50 |
50 |
Employment situation
This survey also allows us to collect information about the employment situation of our graduates.
- 70% of graduates participating in the survey said that they are currently employed.
- Among those currently employed, 70% indicated that their job is related to their field of study and 93% reported that they are satisfied with their employment.
- In addition, 41% of graduates enrolled in a graduate program after obtaining their degree.
The top three areas of employment for Mathematics graduates are listed in the tables below by employment sector, employer’s primary economic activity and professional category.
% by Employment Sector
|
% by Employer’s Primary Economic Activity
|
% by Professional Category
|
|||
Federal Government |
31 |
Education |
46 |
Professional staff |
54 |
Provincial Government |
23 |
Engineering/ Technology |
15 |
Technical staff |
23 |
Private – small to medium |
23 |
Public administration |
12 |
Managers and executives1 |
4 |
- Please note that the same proportion of respondents (4%) reported employment in the following professional category: Intermediate staff.
Economics:
Overall Satisfaction
Overall level of satisfaction within the program of studies:
- 81% of current students and 73% of graduates said they would recommend the program to others.
- 76% of current students and 79% of graduates said the program met or exceeded their expectations.
Skill acquisition
Percentage of participants who reported that the program had contributed a lot/ moderately to:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Skills having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Define and solve problems |
85 |
87 |
Think critically and analytically |
83 |
88 |
Learn effectively on your own |
85 |
85 |
Skills having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Master the second official language |
30 |
35 |
Speak clearly and effectively |
48 |
47 |
Develop integrity and a code of ethics |
50 |
55 |
Satisfaction with various aspects of the program of studies
Percentage of participants satisfied or very satisfied with:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Aspects having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Course content |
83 |
92 |
Access to courses outside your main field (e.g., ability to meet pre-requisites) |
84 |
85 |
Availability of professors/instructors |
84 |
82 |
Aspects having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Course availability |
50 |
64 |
Academic advice from department/faculty |
67 |
56 |
Range of courses |
57 |
71 |
Employment situation
This survey also allows us to collect information about the employment situation of our graduates.
- 88% of graduates participating in the survey said that they are currently employed.
- Among those currently employed, 60% indicated that their job is related to their field of study and 86% reported that they are satisfied with their employment.
- In addition, 39% of graduates enrolled in a graduate program after obtaining their degree.
The top three areas of employment for Economics graduates are listed in the tables below by employment sector, employer’s primary economic activity and professional category.
% by Employment Sector
|
% by Employer’s Primary Economic Activity
|
% by Professional Category
|
|||
Federal Government |
42 |
Public administration |
33 |
Professional staff |
74 |
Private – small to medium |
17 |
Commerce/Finance/ |
23 |
Technical staff |
12 |
Private - large |
15 |
Education |
9 |
Managers and executives |
6 |
Theatre:
Overall Satisfaction
Overall level of satisfaction within the program of studies:
- 75% of current students and 80% of graduates said they would recommend the program to others.
- 66% of current students and 77% of graduates said the program met or exceeded their expectations.
Skill acquisition
Percentage of participants who reported that the program had contributed a lot/ moderately to:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Skills having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Exercise leadership |
94 |
82 |
Make decisions |
88 |
85 |
Work effectively with others |
84 |
85 |
Skills having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Use computing and information technology |
19 |
17 |
Use quantitative methods |
28 |
31 |
Master the second official language |
34 |
36 |
Satisfaction with various aspects of the program of studies
Percentage of participants satisfied or very satisfied with:
|
Students (%) |
Graduates (%) |
Aspects having obtained the highest percentages : |
|
|
Availability of professors/instructors |
100 |
90 |
Quality of teaching |
91 |
88 |
Personal growth |
84 |
88 |
Aspects having obtained the lowest percentages : |
|
|
Quality of the physical infrastructure (e.g., classrooms, laboratories, libraries) |
45 |
26 |
Course availability |
31 |
70 |
Career opportunities |
65 |
44 |
Employment situation
This survey also allows us to collect information about the employment situation of our graduates.
- 83% of graduates participating in the survey said that they are currently employed.
- Among those currently employed, 54% indicated that their job is related to their field of study and 80% reported that they are satisfied with their employment.
- In addition, 33% of graduates enrolled in a graduate program after obtaining their degree.
The top three areas of employment for Theatre graduates are listed in the tables below by employment sector, employer’s primary economic activity and professional category.
% by Employment Sector
|
% by Employer’s Primary Economic Activity
|
% by Professional Category
|
|||
Federal Government |
18 |
Recreational Services/ |
38 |
Professional staff |
46 |
Self-Employment |
18 |
Education |
20 |
Technical staff |
16 |
Private - large |
16 |
Commerce/ Finance/ |
10 |
Intermediate staff |
12 |