Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey 2017

Colleges are committed to constantly improving the student experience and

especially the quality of the learning and teaching. This survey aims to assess
student opinion and the answers you give will help improve the learning and teaching
students receive.
Summary information from the survey will be forwarded to the Scottish Funding
Council who will provide an evaluation of Student Satisfaction and Engagement
across the sector.
Please circle one answer that best describes how much you agree or disagree with
the following statements.

1) Overall I am satisfied with my College experience.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

2) Staff regularly discuss my progress with me.

Strongly Agree
Agree Colin Richards and Simon Clarke have been particularly strong in this
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
3) Staff encourage students to take responsibility for their learning.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

4) I am able to influence learning on my course.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

5) I receive useful feedback which informs my future learning.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

6) The way I'm taught helps me learn.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
7) My time at Orkney College UHI has helped me develop knowledge and skills
for the workplace.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

8) I believe that student suggestions are taken seriously.

Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

9) I believe that all students at Orkney College UHI are treated equally and
fairly by staff.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree

10) The Highlands & Islands Student Association (HISA) (the student
association at Orkney College UHI) influences change for the better.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
 11) If you have any additional comments on the learning and teaching at
Orkney College UHI, please write them below.

T The University does not make interaction between students much of a

priority. I have never been invited to a group meeting of my piers.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. By taking part you have
entered a draw to win 10 of Grooves Vouchers!
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED SURVEYS TO STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
OFFICER EWAN KENNEDY AT THE OFFICE NEXT TO RECEPTION.