Information for survey participants
MPHEC Graduate Outcomes (GO) Survey: Class of 2018 in 2024
Help improve the student experience by taking part in the MPHEC GO Survey of the Class of 2018 between September 12 and December 13, 2024. The survey has been extended to December 31st, 2024.
If you complete the survey, you will be offered a chance to win a grand prize of $2,000 or one of 8 prizes of $500 cash.
What is the MPHEC Graduate Outcomes (GO) Survey?
Since 1996, the MPHEC GO Survey has kept the Maritime region up-to-date on several important themes related to post-secondary education, including:
- the transition to the workforce, with information on employment status, earnings, occupation and the relatedness of work to program of study,
- the level of student debt and repayment status,
- the retention of graduates in the Maritimes and migration rates outside the region,
- the pursuit of further studies after the first degree, with information on the type of credential and discipline, and
- what graduates think of their university experience.
This information is used by provincial governments and universities for the purpose of quality assurance and to evaluate and design policies pertaining to university students and graduates in alignment with the MPHEC’s mandate and the MPHEC Act.
How do I participate?
If you received a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2018 you should receive an emailed invitation in mid September 2024 from Prairie Research Associates (PRA), on behalf of the MPHEC and your university, with a link to complete the Survey of the Class of 2018 Maritime University Graduates. The survey link that is provided in the email is unique to you and can only be used once.
You may also receive a call from PRA inviting you to complete the survey by telephone.
The following universities will be participating in the GO survey of the Class of 2018:
- Acadia University
- Cape Breton University
- Dalhousie University
- Mount Allison University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- NSCAD University
- Saint Mary's University
- St. Francis Xavier University
- St. Thomas University
- Université de Moncton
- Université Sainte-Anne
- University of King's College
- University of New Brunswick
- University of Prince Edward Island
I received a bachelor’s degree in 2018 from one of the participating universities, but did not receive an invitation. Can I still complete the survey?
Yes, once the survey has started you can participate by entering your information on the PRA survey website: Complete Survey.
Do I have to complete the survey?
If you received an invitation to participate in the Survey of the Class of 2018 Maritime University Graduates, it is totally up to you whether you complete the survey. Your participation is optional.
What information does the survey ask for?
If you decide to participate in this survey, you will be asked about your university experience, any post-secondary education you enrolled in before and after your 2018 degree, your employment situation, your financial situation, your parents’/guardians’ educational attainment, living arrangements, ethnicity, and any disability or impairment you may have. If you prefer not to answer certain questions, you will be able to skip them and still complete the survey.
What happens to the information I provide?
The MPHEC will use the information to generate reports that will be published on the MPHEC website. The information will be used by provincial governments and universities to evaluate and develop policies, programs and services to improve student success. The information you provide may be shared for research purposes, but direct identifiers including name and contact information will be removed.
The MPHEC may also link your survey responses to administrative data provided by your university if you provide your consent at the end of the survey. The linked data will be used to conduct statistical research on student backgrounds, patterns of study, and graduate outcomes.
How is my personal information protected?
The MPHEC shares and publishes information in aggregate form so that personal information concerning any individual is never revealed. We employ strict policies and procedures to prevent the disclosure of personal information in documents published or otherwise shared by the MPHEC. For more information please consult the MPHEC Privacy Statement.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
You can e-mail the MPHEC at mphec@mphec.ca
