Priorities
Strategies |
Performance
Measures |
Baseline |
2003/04
Target |
2004/05
Target |
2005/06
Target |
|
Improve Graduation Rates
Improve students’ opportunity to graduate by increasing
the capacity of the public post-secondary system
|
Number of degrees, diplomas
and certificates awarded |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
54,052 total credentials awarded
|
Increase total credentials
awarded by 1.5% from baseline |
Increase total credentials
awarded by 1.5% (3% from baseline) |
Increase total credentials
awarded by 1.5% (4.5% from baseline) |
| BC public post-secondary
graduate rate |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
82 credentials awarded per 1,000 BC population aged 18
– 29
|
Maintain or increase rate
by up to 1% (0-1% from baseline) |
Maintain or increase rate
by up to 1% (0-2% from baseline) |
Maintain or increase rate
by up to 1% (0-3% from baseline) |
|
Encourage System Integration
Encourage opportunity for students to transfer credit
between institutions throughout the BC post-secondary system
|
Number of block and course
transfer agreements |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
47,281 Course transfer agreements;
605 Block transfer arrangements
|
Increase course transfer
agreements and block transfer arrangements between 2% & 5%
from baseline |
Increase course transfer
agreements and block transfer arrangements between 2% &
5% (4-10% from baseline) |
Increase course transfer
agreements and block transfer arrangements between 2% & 5%
(6-15% from baseline) |
| Student satisfaction with
transfer |
Baseline data for 2002/03:
88% of students who transferred and expected to transfer
credits were very satisfied or satisfied with their transfer
experience
|
Maintain
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain
(+/- margin of error)1 |
| Review system mandates,
roles and responsibilities and align legislation in 2003/04 |
Mandates, roles and responsibilities
reviewed and updated |
Consultation completed in
2002/03 |
Introduce legislation |
Legislative amendments
in force |
|
Access to Developmental Programs
Maintain access to developmental programs by requiring
institutions to continue to offer ABE/ESL/ASE courses to
students
|
Number of student spaces
in ABE, ESL, and ASE programs |
Baseline data under development |
Establish baseline (under
development) |
Maintain or increase student
spaces in each program |
Maintain or increase student
spaces in each program |
| Participation by Aboriginal
Students Through the Aboriginal Special Projects Funding,
assist institutions to provide educational opportunities for
aboriginal learners |
Total number and per cent
of student population that is aboriginal |
Baseline data will be for
2002/03 |
Establish baseline |
Maintain or increase |
Maintain or increase |
|
System Capacity
Public system will meet system capacity targets
|
Total student spaces |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
154,991 total spaces (including ELTT) |
Increase by 3,154 new spaces
to 160,848 total student spaces (including ELTT) |
Increase by 3,217 new spaces
to 164,065 total student spaces (including ELTT) |
Increase by 3,281 new spaces
to 167,346 total student spaces (including ELTT) |
|
Space Utilization
Maximize utilization of institutional facilities on
a year-round basis
|
Per cent of annual educational
activity occurring between May and August |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
College & Institute Sector average — 13.1%
University Sector average — 15.1%
System average — 14.2% |
Increase activity towards
achievement of a 21% system wide average delivery between
May & August |
Increase activity towards
achievement of a 21% system wide average delivery between
May & August |
Increase activity towards
achievement of a 21% system wide average delivery between
May & August |
Priorities
Strategies |
Performance
Measures |
Baseline |
2003/04
Target |
2004/05
Target |
2005/06
Target |
|
Expand Degree Granting Options
Increase the number and range of degree program opportunities
through the Degree Authorization Act
|
Number of private degree
programs |
Baseline data will be for
2003/04 |
Establish baseline |
Increase |
Increase |
| Number of applied degree
programs at public institutions |
Baseline data will be for
2003/04 |
Establish baseline |
Increase |
Increase |
|
Expand On-line Access
Expand on-line access to post-secondary education by
developing BCcampus on-line initiative
|
Number of student spaces
in on-line learning programs |
Baseline data for 2001/02:
260 total student spaces
|
Increase by 130 new spaces
to 520 total student spaces |
Increase by 130 new spaces
to 650 total student spaces |
Increase by 130 new spaces
to 780 total student spaces |
Priorities
Strategies |
Performance
Measures |
Baseline |
2003/04
Target |
2004/05
Target |
2005/06
Target |
|
Quality
Enhancement
With system partners, obtain student outcomes data
that supports quality enhancement through program evaluation
and accountability
|
Student outcomes
—
skills gained |
Baseline data for 2002/03:
% of College, University College, & Institute Students
whose program prepared them well or very well to:*
Write clearly & concisely: 72%
Speak effectively: 71%
Work effectively with others: 83%
Analyze, think critically & solve problems: 81%
Read & comprehend material: 82% (2002 Survey)
*excludes students who indicated skill was not applicable
to their program
University baseline data will be for 2003/04 (2002 Survey)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1
(College, University College, & Institute only)
Establish baseline (University)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
| |
Student satisfaction
with education |
Baseline data for 2002/03:
84% of College, University College, & Institute Students
completely or mainly satisfied with studies (2002 Survey)
95% of University Baccalaureate graduates very satisfied
or satisfied with education (2001 Survey)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
| |
Student satisfaction
with quality of instruction |
Baseline data for 2002/03:
79% of College, University College, & Institute Students
rated the quality of instruction in their program as good
or very good (2002 survey)
95% of University baccalaureate graduates rated the quality
of course instruction in their programs as very good or
good (2000 survey)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
|
Ensure Relevance Through Enhancing Student Employability
Identify the relevance of post-secondary education
to the current labour market
|
Student assessment
of usefulness of knowledge and skills in performing job. |
Baseline data for 2002/03:
77% of College, University College, & Institute Students
found the knowledge and skills they acquired from their
studies somewhat or very useful in performing their job
(2002 Survey)
Baseline data for University graduates will be for 2003/04
(2002 Survey)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1
(College, University College & Institute only)
Establish baseline (University)
|
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or increase
(+/- margin of error)1 |
| Student outcomes
— unemployment rate |
Baseline will
be for 2003/04 |
Establish baseline |
Maintain or decrease
(+/- margin of error)1 |
Maintain or decrease
(+/- margin of error)1 |
