TABLE I.1 Time-to-Completion (TTC), Master's Program Average time to completion Year Cohort size After 3 years After 5 years Minimum (years) Maximum (years) Standard Deviation Average Time to Withdraw Students to PhD (%) Average Time to 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 TABLE I.2 Time to Completion (TTC), Ph.D. Program Average time to completion Year Cohort size After 5 years After 9 years Minimum (years) Maximum Standard Deviation Average Time to Withdraw 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
TABLE Q Number of Thesis Supervision by Professor – Completed or in Progress Professor Completed During Career Current Students in Progress at UOttawa Master's Ph.D. Postdoctoral Master's Ph.D. Postdoctoral In Program* programs** In Program* Other programs** In Program* In Program* Other programs** In Program* Other programs** In Program*
TABLE T.1 Student Academic Awards / Financial Aid, Master's Program Academic Year Scholarships Assistantships Other Details Internal1 Federal1 Provincial1 Other1 Other Income1 Total Support ($) Students Funded students (%) Average Support2 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 ¹Per funded student. Note: Data for this table only include full-time students. TABLE T.2 Student Academic Awards / Financial Aid, Ph.D. Program Academic Year Scholarships Assistantships Other Details Internal1 Federal1 Provincial1 Other1 Other Income1 Support ($) Total Students Funded students (%) Average Support2 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 ¹Per funded student. Note: Data for this table only include full-time students.
originality in the application of knowledge. 3. Level of application of knowledge Competence in the research process by applying an existing body of knowledge in the critical analysis of a new question or of a specific problem or in a new setting. The capacity to: undertake pure and/or applied research at an advanced level; and contribute to the development of academic or professional skills, techniques, tools, practices, ideas, theories, approaches, and/or materials. 4. Professional capacity / autonomy The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: exercise of initiative and of personal responsibility and accountability; and decision-making in complex situations; The intellectual independence required for continuing professional development; The ethical behaviour consistent with academic integrity and the use of appropriate guidelines and procedures for responsible conduct of research; and The ability to appreciate the broader implications of applying knowledge to particular contexts. The qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex situations; The intellectual independence to be academically and professionally engaged and current; The ethical behaviour consistent with academic integrity and the use of appropriate guidelines and procedures for responsible conduct of research; and The ability to evaluate the broader implications of applying knowledge to particular contexts. 5. Level of communications skills The ability to communicate ideas, issues and conclusions clearly. The ability to communicate complex and/or ambiguous ideas, issues and conclusions clearly and effectively. 6. Awareness of limits of knowledge Cognizance of the complexity of knowledge and of the potential contributions of other interpretations, methods, and disciplines. An appreciation of the limitations of one’s own work and discipline, of the complexity of knowledge, and of the potential contributions of other interpretations, methods, and disciplines. Conseil ontarien des vice-présidents aux études (COVPE) Lignes directrices sur les attentes en matière de diplômes d’études supérieures Ontario Council of Academic Vice Presidents (OCAV)
5. Capacité - autonomie professionnelle / Professional capacity - autonomy Les qualités et les compétences polyvalentes nécessaires aux emplois ou autres études qui exigent : un sens de l’initiative et de la responsabilité personnelle; la capacité de prendre des décisions dans des situations complexes; l’indépendance intellectuelle requise pour un perfectionnement professionnel continu; un comportement éthique conforme à l’intégrité dans les études la capacité d’apprécier les enjeux plus vastes de la mise en œuvre des connaissances dans des contextes particuliers Professional development is often a primary component of graduate diplomas, and will involve: a) qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment or further education, including: i. the exercise of initiative, and of personal responsibility and accountability; ii. decision-making in complex professional situations; b) the intellectual independence required for continuing professional development; c) ethical behaviour consistent with academic and professional integrity; d) the ability to appreciate the broader implications of applying knowledge to particular contexts. 6. Conscience des limites du savoir / Awareness of limits of knowledge Connaissance de la complexité du savoir et des contributions possibles d’autres interprétations, méthodes et disciplines. Cognizance of the complexity of knowledge and of the potential contributions of other interpretations, methods and disciplines.
APPENDIX 2 – Grade Distribution over the Last Three Years TABLE I Grade Distribution over the Last Three Years Courses section section section 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 A+ A, A- D,E,F Moy./ Avg A+ A, A- D,E,F total Moy./ Avg A+ A, A- D,E,F total Moy./ Avg Note to the reviewer: The numerical value of the letter grade is as follows: A+ = 10; A = 9; A- =8; B+ = 7; B = 6; C+ = 5; C = 4; D+ = 3; D = 2; E = 1; F = 0. The average grade column (Avg. Grade) is based on the average of the numerical values. Note: Total count includes all students registered in the course sections (e.g., those assigned grades of DR, EIN, S, NS) enrolled as of the registration deadline. TABLE II Dropped Distribution for the Last Three Years Courses section section section 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017
APPENDIX 3 – Undergraduate and Graduate Student Surveys 1. Data from the End-of-Program Survey (undergraduate students) and Undergraduate Alumni Survey (graduates) III Undergraduate Students - End-of-Program Survey Students Graduates [Program] [Faculty] [Program] [Faculty] Response rate Number of participants TABLE IV Percentage of Students / Graduates who Report Being Very Satisfied or Satisfied with their Experience in their Program of Study Students Graduates Very satisfied Satisfied Total Very satisfied Satisfied Total [Program name] [Faculty] Students: 2017 End-of-Program Survey Graduates: 2017 Undergraduate Alumni Survey TABLE V Percentage of Students who Strongly Agree or Agree with the Following Statements About their Program of Study Question Program of Study / Faculty Level Strongly agree Agree Total I believe this program offers high-quality training in my field of studies. [program] [faculty] The courses offered cover a broad range of topics. [program] [faculty] The courses offered allow a good balance between theory and practice. [program] [faculty] The courses offered allow me to gain an international perspective on my field of studies. [program] [faculty]
[faculty] 3. Analysis and problem solving Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Critical and analytical thinking [program] [faculty] Defining and solving problems [program] [faculty] Demonstrating creativity [program] [faculty] 4. Communication Skills Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Total Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Total Writing clearly and effectively [program] [faculty] Speaking clearly and effectively [program] [faculty] Crafting convincing arguments [program] [faculty] 5. Teamwork, Autonomy and Leadership Skills Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Total Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Working effectively with others [program] [faculty] Working independently [program] [faculty] Making decisions [program] [faculty] Exercising leadership [program] [faculty] 6. Learning Skills Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Contributed a lot Contributed moderately Total Acquiring effective study and learning skills [program]