Fleming College

The annual student and graduate surveys that measure the performance of Ontario’s colleges show Fleming College significantly improved its ratings in several categories.Within the student satisfaction category, students give ratings on the overall quality of: programs, learning experiences, facilities/resources and services. The college scored 80 per cent overall on student satisfaction, an increase over last year and 2.1 per cent above the provincial average. Fleming’s graduate satisfaction measures improved significantly over 2007, increasing 2.7 per cent to 83.2 per cent, placing the college above the provincial average.Employers’ satisfaction with Fleming graduates also improved significantly over last year. Fleming increased its score to 93.1 per cent, up 3.2 per cent since 2007.And for the third consecutive year, more than 90 per cent of the college’s graduates were employed within six months of graduation.“The surveys show the students feel they are getting a well-rounded, high-quality educational experience here at Fleming,” said Dr. Tony Tilly, Fleming College President. “The results also demonstrate specific areas we are focusing on are working – putting student learning first and providing superior services and facilities. I extend my thanks to our dedicated faculty and staff, working diligently to ensure our students experience success in the classroom and beyond.”Ontario Colleges released the ratings today as part of the annual Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The KPIs measure success rates and satisfaction levels for students and graduates and are collected by independent research firms for both the colleges and the provincial government.The KPIs have traditionally found high approval ratings among students, graduates and employers, and the trend continues in this study, collected from March 2007 to February 2008.“In order to strengthen our economy and maintain our social well-being, we must have a highly educated and well-trained workforce. The statistics confirm college graduates are vital to our prosperity,” Dr. Tilly said.- 30 -For more information, contact: Laura Copeland, Communications Officer, (705) 749-5520 x 1370 or copeland@flemingc.on.ca