Since 1998, a collaborative venture between the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and the twenty-four Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology has been utilizing the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the extent to which Ontario colleges are meeting the needs of students, graduates, and employers. The KPI initiative is an attempt to ensure that college programs remain accountable, responsive, and effective in meeting the needs of its stakeholders.
The four indicators used to measure college performance include the following:
- Graduate Employment
- Graduate Satisfaction
- Employer Satisfaction
- Graduation Rate
The Graduate Outcome and Employer Satisfaction (GOES) Survey is used to inform the first three KPIs. This survey, completed six months after graduation online or by phone, is administered by Forum Research, a firm contracted by MCU, to graduates from all twenty-four colleges in Ontario. The Graduation Rate is calculated by MCU based on data submitted by the colleges on an annual basis. All KPIs are based on data from domestic graduates.
2022-2023 KPI Results
- 88.4% of St. Clair College graduates were employed 6 months after graduation.
- 78.1% of St. Clair College graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with the usefulness of their college education in achieving their goals after graduation.
- 88.9% of employers of St. Clair College graduates were satisfied or very satisfied with their employees’ overall college preparation for their type of work.
- 67.6% of St. Clair College students graduated within a standardized timeframe.
PCPP KPI Results
Beginning in 2024, colleges with public college-private partnership (PCPP) campuses are required to publish the following KPIs for each PCPP campus:
- Graduate Employment
- Graduate Satisfaction
- Graduation Rate
The data sources for PCPP KPIs are the same as for college KPIs.
2022-2023 PCPP KPI Results
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PCPP Campus |
Ace Acumen - Toronto |
Ace Acumen - Mississauga |
|---|---|---|
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Graduate Employment Rate |
84.5% |
85.1% |
|
Graduate Satisfaction Rate |
84.7% |
76.6% |
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Graduation Rate |
86.5% |
N/A* |
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*Following MCU methodology, the first graduation rate for Ace Acumen – Mississauga will be reported with the 2023-2024 PCPP KPI results. |
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How St. Clair College Uses the Survey Data
St. Clair College uses the information collected from the survey to ensure that students receive a superior and meaningful education that will prepare them for the job market. The information gathered is also used to enhance program quality and service excellence.
For more information about Key Performance Indicators and how they are measured, visit the following pages:
- Forum Research - College KPI
- MCU - Provincial KPI Data