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Graduand Feedback QuestionnaireIn the following questionnaire you get a chance to give feedback on your university of applied sciences degree.

The questionnaire covers the following eight topics:

1) Personal details,

2) Teaching and learning,

3) International affairs, multiculturalism and language studies,

4) Career services and connections with the working life,

5) Internship,

6) Thesis/dissertation,

7) Progression in competence and

8) General satisfaction.

Your responses will be used in the development of the degree offered in your university of applied sciences. All information gathered will betreated anonymously and confidentially.

Make sure you understand the statements, questions and response scales used before answering. Completing the questionnaire should takeabout 20 minutes.

Thank you for your time!

1. Personal detailsBefore commencing with the actual feedback, please fill in the following details.

Age

Gender

MaleFemaleNot applicable

Study insitution (University of Applied Sciences)

ArcadaCentria university of applied sciencesDiaconia university of applied sciencesHAAGA-HELIA university of applied sciencesHUMAK university of applied sciencesHAMK university of applied sciencesJAMK university of applied sciencesKUAS Kajaani university of applied sciencesKarelia university of applied sciencesKemi-Tornio university of applied sciencesKymenlaakso university of applied sciencesLahti university of applied sciencesLaurea university of applied sciencesMetropolia university of applied sciencesMikkeli university of applied sciencesOulu university of applied sciencesRovaniemi university of applied sciencesSaimaa university of applied sciencesSatakunta university of applied sciencesSavonia university of applied sciencesSeinäjoki university of applied sciencesTampere university of applied sciencesTurku university of applied sciencesVaasa university of applied sciencesNovia university of applied sciences

Field of education

Humanities and educationCultureNatural sciencesNatural resources and the environmentTourism, catering and domestic servicesSocial services, health and sportsTechnology, communications and transportSocial sciences, business and administrationOther

Degree programme

Humanities; Sign language Humanities; Community pedagogyCulture and Arts; Arts and design Culture and Arts; Curating Culture and Arts; ProductionCulture and Arts; Art Culture and Arts; Media Culture and Arts; Style/Design Culture and Arts; Music pedagogy Culture and Arts; Music Culture and Arts; Dance Culture and Arts; Theatrical directing Culture and Arts; ClothingNatural Resources and the Environment; Agriculture Natural Resources and the Environment; Gardening Natural Resources and the Environment; Fishing and

environmental industry Natural Resources and the Environment; Forestry Natural Resources and the Environment; Environmental planningNatural Resources and the Environment; Hospitality

management Beauty carePhysical educationSocial Services, Health and Sports; Prosthetics and orthotics Social Services, Health and Sports; Medical laboratory science Social Services, Health and Sports; Emergency care Social Services, Health and Sports; Physical therapy Social Services, Health and Sports; Geriatrics Social Services, Health and Sports; Dental technology Social Services, Health and Sports; Foot therapySocial Services, Health and Sports; Rehabilitation guidance and

planning Social Services, Health and Sports; Midwifery Social Services, Health and Sports; Optometry Social Services, Health and Sports; OsteopathySocial Services, Health and Sports; Roentgenotherapy Social Services, Health and Sports; NursingSocial Services, Health and Sports; Socionom Social Services, Health and Sports; Dental hygiene Social Services, Health and Sports; Health care Social Services, Health and Sports; Occupational therapy Seafare; Sea captain Technology, Communications and Transport; Engineering Technology, Communications and Transport; Laboratory

analytics Technology, Communications and Transport; Master builderBusiness Economics; Business administration

Form of study

Youth educationAdult education

How well did you perform in your degree?

Excellent (average grade 4,5 - 5) Very good (average 3,5 - 4,5) Good (average 2,5 - 3,5)Satisfactory (average 1,5 - 2,5) Passable (average less than 1,5) Not applicable

Highest educational level prior to graduating

Upper secondary level education; matriculation examinationUpper secondary level education; vocational qualificationLowest level tertiary education (for ex. technician engineer in

college-level education)Lower-degree level tertiary education (for ex. university of applied

sciences or lower university degrees)Higher-degree level tertiary education (higher university degrees)Doctorate or licentiate degree

2. Teaching and LearningThe questionnaire you are about to fill in concerns your degree as a whole. Certain statements might feel tricky to answer, due to the fact thatthe topics they cover might have varied during your degree. Despite of this, please try and give your best estimate of how the statements holdon average in your degree.

Study content

How did you find the balance between theory and practical applications in your studies?

more theory. more practice.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

1. I would have emphasised...

How did you find the level of difficulty in your studies?

too low. too high.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2. The level of difficulty was...

How about the workload related to your studies?

higher lower

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

3. The workload required should have been...

Please evaluate the following statements on a scale, where1 = completely disagree, 7 = completely agree, 4 = neither agree nor disagree

Content satisfaction

Completely disagree Completely agree

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4. I found my studies interesting.

5. I found my studies useful.

Professional relevance of studies


1 2 3 4 5 6 7

6. My studies met the requirements of the professional life.

7. My studies well represented the latest development in my field of study.

8. The methods and the tools used in my studies coincided with those used incontemporary professional life.

To what extent was your previously gained know-how appreciated in your studies? Please evaluate the following statements concerning theAHOT-process of demonstrating achieved learning outcomes.

Completely disagreee Completely agree

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9. It was clear to me how to demonstrate previously gained know-how.

10. My previously gained know-how was credited to an appropriate extent.

Study Planning and Organisation


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11. It was clear what was expected of me in my studies.

12. The content of my studies well represented the set learning objectives.

13. What was required as course assignments was clearly brought to everyone'sattention.

14. Course scheduling was workable (flexible and sufficient supply etc.).

15. My studies complimented each other and worked well together as a whole.

16. My personal study plan supported my educational attainment.

17. If one wanted to, one was able to share the workload related to studying evenlythroughout the degree.

Teaching and Studying


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18. The teachers were good at teaching.

19. The teachers were good at instructing.

20. The teachers were experts in their field.

21. The substance of my studies was logically and systematically presented.

22. The substance of my studies was clearly and understandably presented.

23. Studying in my degree was inspiring.

24. The educational and working methods used were versatile and well-suited foreach study context.

25. The educational and working methods used took into account differences instudents' individual learning needs.

26. The study material used was clear and concise.

Study interaction


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27. It was easy and natural working together with the teachers.

28. The students were encouraged to actively participate in lessons.

29. The teachers took all students equally and fairly into account.

30. Enough consideration was given for discussion on important topics.

31. There was a right amount of self-studying.

Study environments


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32. Staff and students formed a well-knit community, which I felt a part of.

33. The students helped each other out, when necessary.

34. I felt part of the student community.

35. The teaching and learning facilities were versatile and appropriate for differentlearning contexts.

36. The opportunities of E-learning were made good use of.

37. I got the chance to enhance my know-how in actual work environments.

38. The students had in their use comfortable facilities for group- and self-studying.

Learning resources


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39. The IT and software services offered were functional.

40. The library and information services were functional.

Student support


1 2 3 4 5 6 7

41. My study progress was actively monitored.

42. Sufficient support was on offer to help me meet the goals in educationalattainment I had set myself.

43. Sufficient support to help me plan my studies was on offer.

44. Sufficient support concerning my well-being was on offer.

Student union


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45. The student union had on offer sufficient study-related support .

46. The student union had on offer sufficient support related to my well-being.

Feedback and assessment

Täysin eri mieltä Täysin samaa mieltä

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47. The evaluation criteria were clear.

48. The grades I received were well in line with what I knew.

49. Together with my attainment, also my study process was actively evaluated.

50. Self-evaluation was effectively used to support the development of mycompetence.

51. To help me develop as a recipient as well as a provider of feedback, peer-reviewwas well taken advantage of.

52. The feedback concerning study attainment I received helped me find out aboutthe things I had not understood.

53. I received enough feedback on my development.

54. To what extent do you reckon student feedback was acknowledged in educational development? The feedback was acknowledged..

to a great extent

to a good extent

to some extent

only little

not at all

not applicable

55. How frequently did you get the chance to give course feedback?

On all or nearly all of the courses (approx. 80-100 % of the courses)

On most of the courses (approx. 60-80 %)

On approximately every second course (40-60%)

On only some of the courses (20-40%)

Feedback was collected very infrequently or never (n. 0-20%)

3. International affairs, multiculturalismand language studiesPlease evaluate the following statements and questions. Please fill in 'not applicable', if you find the statement not to concern you.


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Notapplicable

56. My education involved enhancing the ability to work in amulticultural environment.

57. The language studies were sufficient to meet the requirements ofthe working life.

58. I had the chance to participate in courses taught in otherlanguages besides english.

59. Students were well-informed of the opportunities to carry outexchange studies or internships abroad.

60. We had good opportunities to study and intern abroad.

61. Did your university offer a chance to participate or complete international courses as project- or internet -based learning?

Yes, sufficiently so

Yes, but too little in my opinion

Not that I'm aware of

4. Career services and connections withthe working lifeConnections with the working life


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62. The university staff has adequately supported me in networking with the workinglife.

63. I am satisfied with the professional connections I have made during my studies.

64. The expertise of the working life was made good use of in my studies.

65. Alumni were made good use of in my studies.

66. I was given enough opportunities to participate in projects collaborating with theworking life.

67. In my opinion, my university staff is well acquainted with contemporary workinglife.

Career services


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68. I have received adequate career planning support during my studies.

69. I am perfectly aware of where to find work well-suited for my needs.

70. During my studies, I have gained sufficient knowledge of the practices of theworking life.

71. During my studies, I have been sufficiently instructed on how to effectively applyfor work (preparing for interviews, constructing a CV etc.).

5. Internship


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72. Concerning my internship(s), I received adequate support and guidance from myuniversity staff.

73. Concerning my internship(s), I received adequate support and guidance from therepresentatives from work.

74. Concerning my internship(s), the collaboration between representatives from workand my university staff functioned well.

75. My internship(s) strengthened my know-how.

76. I believe that my internship(s) helps me find work related to my studies.

6. Thesis


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77. Concerning my thesis, I received adequate support and guidance from myuniversity staff.

78. Concerning my thesis, I received adequate support and guidance from therepresentatives from work.

79. Concerning my thesis, the collaboration between representatives from work andmy university staff functioned well.

80. The support from other students assisted the work I did on my thesis.

81. My thesis strengthened my know-how.

82. My thesis gave me an opportunity to put into practice what I had learned in theuni.

83. My thesis prepared me for work requiring expertise.

84. I believe that my thesis helps me find work related with my studies.

7. Progression in competencesTo what extent has your university of applied sciences degree developed your competences?

Please fill in on the left-hand field your evaluation of your competence related with each statement entering the uni,on the right-hand field your evaluation of your present competence.

Please take note of the fact that the difference between your evaluations represents how you have progressed during your studies.

Please evaluate the following statements on a scale, where1 = very weak competence, 7 = very strong competence, 4 = somewhere in between.

Learning competences

ENTERING THE UNI NOW

Very weak Very strong Very weak Very strong

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85. My self-evaluation ability

86. My ability todevelop mycompetence inaccord with my self-evaluation

87. My ability totake responsibilityfor collaborativelearning andsharing ofknowledge.

Working community competences



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

88. My ability tomanageindependent work

89. My ability towork systematically

90. My ability tomake decisions inunforeseensituations.

91. My oralcommunicationskills

92. My writtencommunicationskills

93. My ICT(information andcommunicationtechnology) skills

94. My ability towork and interact ingroups.

95. Myentrepreneurialskills

96. My ability toapply principles oforganizationalmanagement andleadership

97. My ability tooperate as amember andenhance the well-being of a workcommunity

Innovation competences



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98. My informationretrieval skills

99. My problem-solving skills

100. My ability toinnovate

101. My ability toturn theory intopractice

102. My ability toanalyze issues frommultipleperspectives

103. My ability tofollow the latest development inresearch,development andinnovation (RDI) inmy field

104. My ability tocontribute to RDI inmy field

105. My ability toevaluate thecustomer-orientation of myactions

106. My ability towork in projects

Internationalization competences



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

107. My ability forinternational work

108. My ability formulticulturalcooperation

109. My languageskills

Ethical and Societal Competences



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110. My ability tounderstand theinterconnectionsbetween the societyand my field of work

111. My ability tounderstand theethical dimensionsof my field

112. My ability toapply the principlesof stustainabledevelopment

113. My ability toapply the principlesof equality

The confidence in one's abilities (self-efficacy)



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

114. My confidencein my ability tosurpass thechallenges set bythe working life

General competences


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115. Through my studies I have achieved all-round, broad competences

116. Through my studies I have achieved expertise in my field

8. Overall satisfactionFinally, please evaluate, on a scale where 1 = very dissatisfied and 7 = very satisfied, how content are you with the following aspects of youreducation?

Very dissatisfied Very satisfied

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

117. Teaching and instructing

118. International affairs

119. Work relevance of my studies

120. Career support

121. Internships

122. The process related to my thesis

123. My progression in competences

124. My professional development

125. My education as a whole

And that's that! :) If you could still find it in you to briefly comment on the following aspects of your experience completing the survey, we wouldbe most grateful.

How did you find the experience of completing the questionnaire?

very frustrating. very pleasant.

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I found it to be...

How did you find the length of the questionnaire?

It was appropriate; in fact I would have been open to answering afew more questions

It was appropriateThe survey was a little too longThe survey was way too long

Thank you ever so much for your time and good luck in your future endeavours!

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