2. BCStudent
Outcomes
Project
Survey of over 50,000 grads from all
programs in all public post-
secondary institutions in BC
Over 30,o00 respondents for 50%+
response rate.
Project active for over 25 years
$1.2 million
3. Project is a
Three Legged
Stool – a bit
wobbly at
times.
Three partners:
BC Ministry of Advanced Education
(AVED)
BC Public Post-Secondary Institutions
(PSIs)
BC Stats
Others involved: BCCAT, ITA, registrars,
VPs, Developmental faculty
4. Outcomes
data used for:
Institutions
• Program
review:
• Quality and
Relevance
• Promotion
Ministry
• Accountability
of Institutions
to AVED
• Accountability
of AVED to
government
and people of
BC
Government
• Policy
• Input to labour
market
outlook and
planning
5. Retirements
and New
Chairs
In 2012/13,
Six long-serving members retired
including the two past-chairs.
Project had newTOR and structure
in 2010.
Roseanne and I became the new Co-
Chairs of the project at 2013 June
Forum.
No Pressure!
7. Not all legs are
the same
length from
my
perspective.
8. Plan for
Pennies from
Heaven and
then wait
Asked PSIs three questions:
What are you using the data for
now?
What can you do without?
What is your wish list for the future?
11. Next Steps?
November release of new tools includes:
Dashboard
Final Pivot tables
SPSS files
Training Session
Demonstrations to stakeholders
Feedback and list of improvements
Look for money for next solution
Find a new chair!
14. Most
Important
Lessons?
Always have a vision of the future.
Make plans for the future even if you
don’t have the funds.
Don’t assume everyone has the
same perspective.
Don’t accept Chair nominations!
(Kidding!)
