Fleming College
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity

A FIRST YEAR STUDENT SURVEY (REDESIGNED IN 2018) IS CONDUCTED IN THE FALL OF EACH YEAR. THE SURVEY INCLUDES AN EXTENSIVE SECTION ON EDUCATION EQUITY TO HELP LINK STUDENTS WITH STUDENT SERVICES. The survey includes the following: "The College is committed to Education Equity. To help determine equity trends in the college we would appreciate it if you could answer the following questions. Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person of Canada, and/or as having First Nation, Métis and/or Inuit ancestry? Please indicate the definition by which you are identified by the Canadian Government (as defined by the Indian Act of Canada).  First Nation (Status or Non-Status Indian)  Métis  Inuk (Inuit)  Unknown  I use an alternative term to describe my Aboriginal ancestry and/or identity (e.g. Anishinaabe, Treaty #3) (Please specify): ___________________________ Fleming College offers culturally appropriate support services and activities, as well as financial assistance in the form of funding, bursaries, awards, and scholarships. Do you give permission for us to update your Indigenous status on our student system so we may send you information about various services available to you at Fleming and within the broader Indigenous community? This information would be shared with departments within Fleming College (i.e. Fleming Indigenous Student Services, Student Life, Alumni Association, etc.) for statistical purposes and to keep you informed of supports, events and cultural activities relevant to you as an Indigenous student. This information would not be released to anyone outside of the college without your written consent.  Yes  No A person with a disability is a person with a long-term or recurring impairment, condition or illness that impacts how they function day to day. Do you consider yourself to have a physical, intellectual, mental health or learning disability?  Yes  No If YES, please indicate which disability(s) you have: (Check all that apply)  Physical  Intellectual  Mental Health  Learning Disability  Prefer not to disclose  Other (please specify): ______________________ Are you responsible for the caregiving, housing, financial support or other support of dependents such as children, partner/spouse, or parents/siblings?  Yes  No Would you like to improve your skills in any of the following areas? (Check all that apply)  Reading  Test-taking  Writing  Time management  Mathematics  Organization  Communication  Group work  English  Presentations  Note-taking  Research  Study habits  Other (please specify): _____________________ We encourage you to authorize the release of the information from this questionnaire to the appropriate college staff (i.e. your academic advisor) so that a personal strategy might be developed to help you meet your educational goals. This information is considered confidential and is subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All survey responses will be grouped to compile an annual report, which will not identify individual students in any way. If you choose not to authorize the release of your information, your survey responses will not be released to other college staff (i.e. your academic advisor) but will be grouped and included in the overall report.

The First Year Student Survey Results are used to assess the level of need for students and to guide students to appropriate services within the College.

The First Year Student Survey is available on the Intranet site of the College.

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