Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University College)

  • 900 Fifth Street, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5S5view map
  • (250) 753-3245
  • (888) 920-2221
  • March 31, 2010
  • March 15, 2010
  • viu.ca/index.asp

Fact Sheet

  • 1969
  • University
  • Undergraduate
  • English
  • $76 Million
  • $2 Million

Student survey results and additional indicators

For: Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University College)
Institution size classification: Small   (see the methodology)

    Notes
  1. No survey data available
  2. Other data sources: latest available data shown

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Canadian University Report - Student Survey
 Third Party Data - additonal indicators

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Tuition

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees N/A $5,041

Overall Student Satisfaction

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Satisfaction A B+

Quality of Teaching

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Education A A-
Satisfaction with Teaching Quality A- B+
Satisfaction with Faculty Availability to Students A A-
Satisfaction with Faculty Members Knowledge of Subject A A
Satisfaction with Level of Interaction with Faculty A A-
Satisfaction with Usefulness of Faculty Feedback A- B+
Satisfaction with Quality of Academic Advising B B-
Teaching Awards (3M Teaching Awards) N/A 1

Academic Resources

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Convenience of Class Scheduling B B-
Satisfaction with Ease of Course Registration Process A B+
Satisfaction with Number of Courses to Choose from B B-
Satisfaction with Space to Register in Courses Necessary to Complete Your Degree B+ B
Satisfaction with Co-Op/ Internship Opportunities C C

Campus Atmosphere

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall University Atmosphere A- B+
Satisfaction with Sense of Community on Campus B B
Satisfaction with Diversity of Extracurricular Activities B B
Satisfaction with Sense of Personal Safety and Security B A-
Satisfaction with Tolerance for Diverse Opinions and Ideas A- B+
Satisfaction with Helpfulness of Administrative Staff B+ B

Class Size

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Class Size A+ A
Average # of Students in 1st year Class 33 138
Percentage of All First Year Classes with < 30 Students 49% 15%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 30-100 students 50% 50%
Percentage of All First Year Classes with 100+ Students 1% 35%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with < 30 Students 56% 39%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 30-100 students 43% 54%
Percentage of All Fourth Year Classes with 100+ Students N/A 8%

Technology

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality and Availability of Technology On-Campus B+ B
Satisfaction with On-Campus Network A B
Satisfaction with Computer Accessibility On-Campus B B
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Technology in Classrooms B B-
Satisfaction with Availability of Up-To-Date Computer Equipment On-Campus B+ B
Satisfaction with Access to Course/ Teaching Materials On-Line A- B+
Satisfaction with Labs and Research Equipment B B

Physical Infrastructure

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of On-Campus Buildings and Facilities B+ B-
Satisfaction with Classrooms and Lecture Halls B B-
Satisfaction with Student Residences B- C+
Satisfaction with the Attractiveness of Campus A- B
Satisfaction with Physical Fitness, Sports and Recreational Facilities B- B

Libraries

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Library Satisfaction A- B+
Satisfaction with Availability of Study Space B B-
Satisfaction with Library Hours of Operation B+ A-
Satisfaction with Total Library Holdings B+ B
Satisfaction with Online Library Resources A- B+
Satisfaction with Library Staff A- B+
Library Expenditures per Student N/A $799
Library holdings per Student N/A 331

Campus Activity

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Attended Campus Social Events Sometimes Sometimes
How Often Attended Home Games of University Athletic Teams Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Student Clubs Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Recreational and Sports Programs Rarely Rarely
How Often Attended Campus Cultural Events Rarely Rarely
How Often Participated in Community Service / Volunteer Activities Rarely Rarely

Student Academic Experience

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
How Often Sought Advice from Professors About Marks or Assignments Often Often
How Often Worked in Groups to Complete Assignments or Readings Often Often
Number of Required Textbooks, Novels, Books or Course Packs Read 6 to 10 6 to 10
How Often Presented in Class Often Sometimes
Number of Books or Novels Read for Personal Satisfaction 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - Less than 5 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 5 to 10 pages 3 to 5 3 to 5
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 11 to 19 pages 1 or 2 1 or 2
Number of Written Papers or Reports - 20 pages or More None None

Athletics

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with Recreational and Athletic Programs and Services B+ B
Percentage of Students Using Campus Recreation and Athletic Programs and Services 50% 61%
Athletic Scholarship Amounts per Athlete N/A $1,078
CIS Top Three Finishes N/A 1

Student Services

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Overall Quality of Student Services B+ B
Satisfaction with Academic Support and Counseling B B
Percentage of Students Using Academic Support and Counseling 59% 59%
Satisfaction with Campus Bookstore B B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Bookstore 99% 98%
Satisfaction with Food Services C+ D
Percentage of Students Using Food Services 93% 90%
Satisfaction with Campus Medical Services C- B-
Percentage of Students Using Campus Medical Services 3% 35%
Satisfaction with Services for Aboriginal Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Aboriginal Students 7% 4%
Satisfaction with Services for International Students B B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for International Students 7% 7%
Satisfaction with Services for Students with Disabilities B- B-
Percentage of Students Using Services for Students with Disabilities 6% 6%

Costs

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Tuition and Ancillary Fees N/A $5,041
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Min N/A $5,210
Tuition and Ancillary Fees Max N/A $6,053
Room and Board Min N/A $6,165
Room and Board Max N/A $8,758
Off-Campus Housing Min $4,072 $4,526
Off-Campus Housing Max $4,936 $5,571

Student Financial Assistance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Overall Availability of Financial Assistance C C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Need-Based Scholarships and/ or Bursaries C+ C
Satisfaction with the Availability of Merit Scholarships C+ C+

Employment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Satisfaction with the Degree to Which University Experience Will Prepare you for Employment B+ B
Satisfaction with Reputation of your University Among Employers B B
Satisfaction with Overall Quality of Career Preparation B- B-
Satisfaction with Opportunities to Acquire Work Related Knowledge B B-
Satisfaction with On-Campus Employment Opportunities C C

Student Enrolment

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
% Male - Full-Time, Undergraduate N/A 41%
% Female - Full-Time, Undergraduate N/A 59%
Percentage of International Students N/A 12%

Research Performance

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Number of Publications 11 174
International Collaborations N/A 71
Total Research ($ Millions) $2 $18
Total research per faculty N/A $51,576
Federal Funding ($ Millions) N/A $5
Granting Council dollars per faculty N/A $15,064

Faculty

Results for: All fields of study Results Average
Total Faculty, Full-Time N/A 351
% Faculty Male N/A 64%
% Faculty Female N/A 36%