Our Ministry, in partnership with the University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST), Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT), Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) and private vocational schools, has contracted PRA (Prairie Research Associates) Inc. to undertake a follow-up survey of 2009-10 graduates of Saskatchewan’s post-secondary system.

The survey is now closed. A report describing the survey findings will be released in the spring of 2012.

A similar survey was conducted in 2006-07 of graduate outcomes for 2004-05 graduates. (See Related Documents below.)  

1. Why is the survey done?

AEEI, with its post-secondary institution and organization partners, are undertaking the research project to provide a clear picture of post-secondary graduates’ (from provincial institutions, both public and private) perceptions and experiences.  This project will seek to gather information on graduates’ level of satisfaction with their education, sources of financing for their education, level of education-related debt, and pre- and post-graduate mobility, as well as their education and employment outcomes. 

2. Am I required to participate?

Participation is voluntary, but it will help to improve the survey results if more graduates participate.

3. Who is surveyed?

The following individuals will be contacted to participate in the survey:

• all individuals who graduated from a program at the University of Saskatchewan or the University of Regina in the Spring or Fall of 2009; and,
• all individuals who graduated from a program or received journeyperson status between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 at SIAST, SIIT, SATCC or a private vocational school.

4. When is the survey done?

Graduates will be contacted between November 15, 2011 and February 12, 2012. The final report is expected to be released in the spring of 2012.

5. How is privacy protected?

PRA Inc. is bound by contract to treat all information provided with the highest standards of confidentiality and anonymity. Survey results are displayed in such a way to protect the privacy of graduates.  If you have any questions about how this data is collected, please contact the Ministry as noted below.

For any questions regarding the survey, please contact:

Lilia Kusiak
Advanced Education, Employment and Immigration
15th Floor, 1945 Hamilton Street
Regina SK S4P 2C8
Tel: 306.787.5263
Email: Lilia.Kusiak@gov.sk.ca 

For any questions about the survey process, please contact:

Nicholas Borodenko
PRA Inc.
Tel: 1-888-877-6744
Email: survey@pra.ca