APPENDIX B: DATA TABLES

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1 APPENDIX B: DATA TABLES PHILOSOPHY STUDENT SURVEY TABLES Q1. Were or are you... Valid Majoring in Philosophy Minoring in Philosophy Q2. Did you have a particular subject area or topic of interest in mind when choosing Philosophy courses? Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response $Q3MR Frequencies Responses N Percent Percent of Cases Q3MR. What was your topic of interest? a Ethics (any) % 38.1% Existentialism % 28.6% Phenomenology 2 6.5% 9.5% Mind % 19.0% Other % 52.4% Total % 147.6% a. Group Q4. What was the last academic year in which you attended the Philosophy program at VIU? Valid Prior to Between and (current student)

2 $Q5MR Frequencies Responses Percent of N Percent Cases Q5MR.Why did you choose PHIL at It's in the region where I live % 79.5% VIU? a Unique aspects of the program at VIU 7 7.3% 17.9% VIU's reputation 5 5.2% 12.8% Program reputation/quality 9 9.4% 23.1% Program duration 3 3.1% 7.7% Program cost 9 9.4% 23.1% Small class sizes % 51.3% Other reason % 30.8% Total % 246.2% a. Group Q7. Was Vancouver Island University your first choice among institutions? Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q9. Did you transfer to Vancouver Island University? Valid Yes No Total Missing System Q10. How satisfied are you with your decision to transfer to Vancouver Island University? Valid Very satisfied

3 Q12. The next set of questions are meant to determine what students do when they leave the Philosophy program at VIU. Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q13. What was your most significant reason for leaving the Philosophy program at VIU when you did? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Transferred to another institution Changed mind about career goal Decided to go to work Personal circumstances (health, family etc.) Total Missing System Q17. Did you complete all the requirements to graduate with a credential in Philosophy Valid Yes No, still enrolled Total Missing System Q18. Thinking back to when you first decided to take the Philosophy program, did you have a particular career goal in mind when choosing the Philosophy program? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Yes No Total Missing System 2 5.0

4 Q20. Are you currently working? Valid Yes No Total Missing System Q24. The skills I acquired from my Philosophy program were very useful in getting a job Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing System Q25. The skills I acquired from my Philosophy program were very useful in performing my job Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing System Q27. Have you applied for admission into graduate or professional studies at any post-secondary institution? Valid Yes No Total Missing System Q28. Were you accepted?

5 Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Q29. How well did the Philosophy program prepare you for your subsequent studies? Valid Very well Well Q31. The course outlines accurately represent the course content, feedback and grading methods and delivery modes used in my program Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q32. Faculty clearly communicated their expectations for my performance to me Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing System 3 7.5

6 Q33. Faculty were knowledgeable in their fields of expertise Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q34. The quality of instruction in the program was good overall Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q36. Program objective #1 was made clear to me Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

7 Q37. The methods of teaching in Philosophy [e.g., lectures, seminars, class discussions etc.] helped me achieve program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q38. The program curriculum effectively supported program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q39. All the required courses in my program were useful in helping me achieve program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q40. The program did a good job of meeting program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

8 Q41. Program objective #2 was made clear to me Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q42. The methods of teaching in Philosophy [e.g., lectures, seminars, class discussions etc.] helped me achieve program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q43. The program curriculum effectively supported the program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q44. All the required courses in my program were useful in helping me achieve program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

9 Q45. The program did a good job of meeting program objective # Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q46. Overall, the program objectives in Philosophy were made clear to me Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q47. Overall, the methods of teaching in Philosophy [e.g., lectures, seminars, class discussions etc.] helped me achieve the program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q48. Overall, the program curriculum effectively supported the program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

10 Q49. Overall, all the required courses in my program were useful in helping me achieve the program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q50. Overall, the program did a good job of meeting its program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q51. Diversity in the lower level course offerings in the department is satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total

11 Q52. Diversity in the upper level course offerings in the department is satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q53. Courses needed for my program were available at times that fit my weekly schedule well Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Q54. Courses in my program were available in the semester or year when I wanted or needed to take them Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

12 Q55. The evaluation methods used in the program accurately reflect what students are expected to learn Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q56. Assignments were designed to promote a deeper understanding of the material Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Q57. I had sufficient opportunities within my program to practice the application of the skills I learned in the program Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree

13 Q58. The program's workload [amount of time spent both in and out of class, doing assignments and team projects] was challenging but manageable Valid 1 Too Easy Overall About Right Too Challenging Overall Q59. The program admission requirements [to declare a major or minor] are sufficient to promote student success Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q60. The program content was appropriate for a university level program Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total

14 Q61. The program curriculum was well organized Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q62. The progression of challenge from lower to upper level courses in the program was logical Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q63. Pre-requisite courses ensured that I was well-prepared for more advanced courses Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total

15 Q64. The morale of students in my Philosophy program was generally good Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q65. Opportunities exist for student involvement in departmental affairs Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q66. Writing clearly and concisely Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

16 Q67. Speaking effectively Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q68. Reading and comprehending material appropriate to my field Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q69. Working collaboratively with others Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q70. Analyzing information and thinking critically Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree

17 Q71. Resolving issues or problems Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q72. Using mathematics or numeracy appropriate to my field Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q73. Learning on my own [independent learning] Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree

18 Q74. Using technology hardware and software appropriate to my field Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q75. Thinking creatively and flexibly to solve problems Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q77. The classrooms used for my Philosophy program were satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

19 Q78. The classroom technology used in my Philosophy program was satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q79. The facilities and equipment outside the classrooms in the Philosophy department are satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Q81. I would recommend the Philosophy program to others Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

20 $Q83MR Frequencies Responses N Percent Percent of Cases Q83MR.Most significant strength of PHIL a Instructors % 75.0% Other % 28.6% Total % 103.6% a. Group Q84MR.Most significant weakness of PHIL a $Q84MR Frequencies Course availability (number, scheduling, diversity) Responses N Percent Percent of Cases % 48.1% Issues with instruction % 22.2% Other % 33.3% Total % 103.7% a. Group Q85. Which campus did or do you attend most at Vancouver Island University? Valid Nanaimo Q86. Class size - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied

21 Q87. Class size - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Q88. Classroom facilities - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Q89. Classroom facilities - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Q90. Your daily class schedule - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total

22 Q91. Your daily class schedule - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total Q92. Availability of computer equipment and other educational technology - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total Q93. Availability of computer equipment and other educational technology - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total

23 Q94. Places to study - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Q95. Places to study - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Q96. Library resources and services - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total

24 Q97. Library resources and services - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A System Total Q98. Parking - Satisfaction Valid Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q99. Parking - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

25 Q100. Transportation - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q101. Transportation - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q102. Campus safety and security - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

26 Q103. Campus safety and security - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q104. Gymnasium/fitness facilities - Satisfaction Valid Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q105. Gymnasium/fitness facilities - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

27 Q106. Opportunities for socializing with other students - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q107. Opportunities for socializing with other students - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q108. Intramural sports and outdoor recreation activities - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

28 Q109. Intramural sports and outdoor recreation activities - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q110. Artistic, theatrical, musical or other cultural events - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q111. Artistic, theatrical, musical or other cultural events - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

29 Q112. Public lectures, guest speakers and other opportunities for increasing my knowledge outside of class - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q113. Public lectures, guest speakers and other opportunities for increasing my knowledge outside of class - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q114. Opportunities for involvement in campus organizations, committees and clubs - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

30 Q115. Opportunities for involvement in campus organizations, committees and clubs - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q116. Food services - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q117. Food services - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

31 Q118. Bookstore services - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q119. Bookstore services - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q120. Admissions and registration services - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

32 Q121. Admissions and registration services - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q122. Financial aid services - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q123. Financial aid services - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

33 Q124. Career counseling and help finding employment - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied Dissatisfied Very Dissatisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q125. Career counseling and help finding employment - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Not at all Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q126. Usefulness of institutional website - Satisfaction Valid Very Satisfied Satisfied Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

34 Q127. Usefulness of institutional website - Importance Valid Very Important Important Not Very Important Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q129. I experienced intellectual and personal growth at Vancouver Island University Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q130. I was made to feel welcome Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

35 Q131. I experienced a sense of community Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q132. I experienced respect for individual differences and diversity Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q133. I feel that athletic programs contribute to a sense of school spirit Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

36 Q134. I feel that administrative staff are helpful, friendly, and responsive to my needs Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q135. I feel a sense of pride about attending Vancouver Island University Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q136. I feel that faculty are available, approachable and helpful outside of class time Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total

37 Q137. I feel that Vancouver Island University is a student-centred institution Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q138. Overall, I am satisfied with my experience at Vancouver Island University Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ N/A Total Q140. Please specify your gender: Valid Male Female Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total

38 Q141. In which of the following age categories were you in your most recent term in the Philosophy program? Valid and over Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total Q142. Do you identify yourself as an Aboriginal person, that is, First Nations, Metis, or Inuit? Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total Q143. Which of the following best described you while enrolled in the Philosophy program? Valid Single person with no children Single parent Part of a couple with no children Part of a couple with children Other Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total

39 Q144. Did you relocate from your home community to attend the Philosophy program at Vancouver Island University? Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total Q145. Did you originally come to Vancouver Island University as an international student? Valid No Missing System Q146. Were you employed while enrolled in the program and attending classes at VIU [not including summer break]? Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Valid Not at all Very little [<10% of the time you were in your program] Some of the time [about 1/4 of the time you were in your program] Half of the time [about half the time you were in the program] Most of the time [about 3/4 of the time you were in the program] All or nearly all of the time [>90% of the time you were in your program] Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total

40 Q147. Approximately how many paid hours did you work, on average, each week, from all your jobs? Valid Less than to to More than Total Missing System Valid Q148. Are you sure you never attended the Philosophy program at VIU? Never attended Philosophy - confirm to exit survey Frequency Percent Missing System Valid Percent Cumulative Percent Q149. You have almost completed the survey. Once you submit your survey, you will no longer be able to change your responses. Valid Submit survey Missing System

41 RELIGIOUS STUDIES STUDENT SURVEY TABLES $Q2MS Frequencies Responses N Percent Percent of Cases Q2MS.What is your minor a Arts and Humanities % 51.9% Social Sciences % 57.4% Business 5 6.8% 9.3% Health and Human Services 4 5.4% 7.4% Education 4 5.4% 7.4% International 2 2.7% 3.7% Total % 137.0% a. Group Q3. How many Religious Studies courses have you taken at Vancouver Island University (including any in which you are currently enrolled at VIU)? Valid One Two Three Four Five Total Q4. What was the last academic year in which you attended any undergraduate courses at VIU? Valid Between and (current VIU student) Total Q5. How likely are you to take more Religious Studies courses at VIU? Valid Very Likely Somewhat Likely Neither Likely nor Unlikely Somewhat Unlikely Very Unlikely Total Missing System Total

42 Q7. Before leaving VIU, did you complete all the program requirements to graduate? Valid Yes No Total Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Total Q8. What was your most significant reason for leaving your program at VIU when you did? Valid Other reason Missing Don't Know/No Response System Total Total $Q11MS Frequencies Responses N Percent Percent of Cases Q11MS.What motivated you to take RELI a % 78.6% % 16.1% % 8.9% % 14.3% Total % 117.9% a. Group Q12MR.Explain the benefit of taking REL a $Q12MR Frequencies Helped me understand other religions/cultures/religious texts Helped with my personal development/changed me/broadened perspectives General/other positive remarks about Religious Studies Responses N Percent Percent of Cases % 52.7% % 47.3% % 12.7% Other 5 7.5% 9.1% Total % 121.8% a. Group

43 Q13MR.Are there any RELI topics you a $Q13MR Frequencies Courses with more in depth coverage of topics Responses N Percent Percent of Cases % 29.4% Specific named religions % 50.0% Specific topics of religion % 17.6% Other comments % 14.7% Total % 111.8% a. Group Q14. Course material can be understood by students who possess no previous religious knowledge Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response System Total Total Q15. Course material was presented in a fair and unbiased way Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Total Missing System Total

44 Q16. The course outlines accurately represent the course content, feedback and grading methods and delivery modes used in Religious Studies Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing System Total Q17. Religious Studies faculty clearly communicated their expectations for my performance to me Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Total Q18. Religious Studies faculty were knowledgeable in their fields of expertise Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Total Missing System Total Q19. The quality of instruction in Religious Studies was good overall Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Total

45 Q20. The evaluation methods used in Religious Studies accurately reflect what students are expected to learn Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Total Q21. Assignments in Religious Studies were designed to promote a deeper understanding of the material Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Total Q22. I had sufficient opportunities within Religious Studies to practice the application of the skills I learned in the program Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response System Total Total

46 Q23. The methods of teaching in Religious Studies [e.g., lectures, seminars, class discussions etc.] helped me achieve the program objective. Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing System Total Q24. The Religious Studies objective of Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing System Total Q25. The workload in Religious Studies [amount of time spent both in and out of class, doing assignments and team projects] was challenging but manageable Valid 1 Too Easy Overall About Right Total Missing System Total

47 PHILOSOPHY FACULTY SURVEY TABLES Q1. The course outlines accurately represent the course content, feedback and grading methods and delivery modes used in the program Valid Strongly Agree Missing Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Don't Know/ No Response Total Q2. The number of course sections available to students when they want or need to take them is satisfactory Valid Agree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q3. Diversity in the lower level course offerings in the department is satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Strongly Disagree Q4. Diversity in the upper level course offerings in the department is satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree

48 Q5. The progression of challenge from lower to upper level courses in the program was logical Valid Strongly Agree Agree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q6. The methods of teaching in Philosophy [e.g., lectures, seminars, class discussions etc.] help students achieve the program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q7. The evaluation methods used in the program accurately reflect what students are expected to learn Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q8. The program content is appropriate for a university-level program Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q9. The program curriculum effectively supports the department's program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree

49 Q10. Pre-requisite courses ensure that students are well-prepared for more advanced courses Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q11. Students' workload [amount of time spent both in and out of class, doing assignments Valid About Right Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q13. The program admission requirements [to declare Philosophy as a major or minor] are sufficient to promote student success Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q14. The skills that students acquire from their program are very useful in getting a job Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q15. The skills that students acquire from their program are very useful in performing their jobs Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree

50 Q17. Writing clearly and concisely Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q18. Speaking effectively Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q19. Reading and comprehending material appropriate to their field Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q20. Working collaboratively with others Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q21. Analyzing information and thinking critically Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q22. Resolving issues or problems Valid Strongly Agree Agree

51 Q23. Using mathematics or numeracy appropriate to their field Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q24. Learning on their own [independent learning] Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q25. Using technology hardware and software appropriate to their field Valid Neither Agree nor Disagree Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q26. Thinking creatively and flexibly to solve problems Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q28. How well does the program prepare students for subsequent graduate or professional programs? Valid Very Well Well Adequately Total Missing Don't Know/No Response Total

52 Q30. Students are able to experience intellectual and personal growth at Vancouver Island University Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q31. Students are made to feel welcome Valid Strongly Agree Agree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q32. Students experience a sense of community Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q33. Students experience respect for individual differences and diversity Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total

53 Q34. Students feel that athletic programs contribute to school spirit Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q35. Students feel that administrative staff are helpful, friendly, and responsive to student needs Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q36. Students feel a sense of pride about attending Vancouver Island University Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q37. Students feel that faculty are available, approachable and helpful outside of class Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total

54 Q38. Students feel that Vancouver Island University is a student-centred institution Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q39. The places for Philosophy students to study are satisfactory Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q40. Opportunities exist for student involvement in departmental affairs Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q41. Overall, students are satisfied with their experience at Vancouver Island University Valid Strongly Agree Agree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q43. The department is characterized by a collegial atmosphere Valid Strongly Agree Agree

55 Q44. Faculty engage in stimulating, productive collaboration Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q45. Faculty are kept involved and well-informed through departmental communication Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q46. Morale among faculty and department staff is generally good Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q47. The department's efforts are effective to recruit faculty with appropriate qualifications Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q48. The qualifications of the faculty members are sufficient to meet the department's program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

56 Q50. I enjoy my job Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q51. The program does a good job of meeting its program objectives Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q52. The Faculty of Social Sciences provides satisfactory clerical support for the department Valid Strongly Agree Agree Q53. The institution supports faculty professional development Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q56. The number of classrooms available to the department is satisfactory Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total

57 Q57. Classrooms are of appropriate size for the number of students Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Q58. The equipment and technology in classrooms meets the instructional needs of department faculty Valid Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Q59. Lab space and equipment meet the instructional needs of department faculty Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q60. Demonstration facilities and space meet the instructional needs of department faculty Valid Strongly Agree Agree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q61. The number of offices available for department faculty is sufficient Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree

58 Q62. Faculty offices are of satisfactory size Valid Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Disagree Q63. Faculty office equipment is satisfactory Valid Agree Q64. Storage space for the department is satisfactory Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q65. Supplies and general office equipment are satisfactory Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Q66. Access to emergency supplies is satisfactory Valid Agree Neither Agree nor Disagree Total Missing Don't Know/ No Response Total Q67. Maintenance and technical support for information technology is satisfactory Valid Agree