2014-15 Ontario University Graduate Survey – Frequently Asked Questions
How will my privacy be protected by the survey contractors?
Under their agreements with the ministry, the contractors are required to protect your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Additional information regarding protection of privacy and use of the survey data.
How will my data be used and published?
All survey responses will be depersonalized before being provided to your university or the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities so you will not be identified by name or student number.
The most recent survey results can be found at www.ontario.ca/universityoutcomes.
Why does the survey ask if I have a disability?
The Ontario government is interested in the labour market outcomes of graduates from groups underrepresented in Ontario's postsecondary system. Students are asked to identify whether they have a disability to support policy development and analysis to improve outcomes for students with disabilities. The data gathered through the survey will help to evaluate, refine, and improve existing policies as well as create new policies to support students with disabilities' postsecondary success.
This question is voluntary; it is your choice whether to respond. Should you respond, you will not be identified by name or student number to the university or the ministry.
Additional information regarding protection of privacy and use of the survey data.
Why does the survey ask if my parents or guardians went to university?
The Ontario government is interested in the labour market outcomes of graduates from groups underrepresented in Ontario's postsecondary system. Students are asked to identify whether their parents or guardians went to university to identify whether the student is a first-generation student, to support policy development and analysis to improve outcomes for first-generation students. The data gathered through the survey will help to evaluate, refine, and improve existing policies as well as create new policies to support first-generation students' success.
This question is voluntary; it is your choice whether to respond. Should you respond, you will not be identified by name or student number to the university or the ministry.
Additional information regarding protection of privacy and use of the survey data.
Why does the survey ask if I identify as an Aboriginal person?
The Ontario government is interested in the labour market outcomes of graduates from groups underrepresented in Ontario's postsecondary system. Graduates are asked whether they identify as an Aboriginal person to support policy development and analysis to improve outcomes for Aboriginal students. The data gathered through the survey will help to evaluate, refine, and improve existing policies as well as create new policies to support Aboriginal students' success.
This question is voluntary; it is your choice whether to respond. Should you respond, you will not be identified by name or student number to the university or the ministry.
Additional information regarding protection of privacy and use of the survey data.