Satisfaction Survey for Post-Graduate Students in African Universities

Post-Graduate Research Supervision: Basic Responsibilities Test (PGRS-BRT).

This study is designed to examine students’ perceptions and experiences on effectiveness of post-graduate research supervision in African tertiary education institutions. The results will help the AAU in prioritizing its programme areas for academic excellence. The survey is composed of sections (A – C). Respond to all questions to your very best.

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* 1. Name of Institution

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* 2. Name of Country

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* 3. Name of Programme

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* 4. Level of Programme

Masters

Doctoral

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* 5. Research Funding

Yes

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* 6. How did you choose your principal research supervisor?

Personal Contact

Supervisor Request

Research Office

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* 7. Comments (if any)

SECTION B

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* 8. Please Rate the responsibilities of your department. [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]

I expect my department to:

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Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students.	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 0	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 1	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 2	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 3	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 4	Develop supportive research culture for post graduate students. 5
Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities.	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 0	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 1	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 2	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 3	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 4	Encourage attendance and presentations at departments seminars and research related activities. 5
Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities.	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 0	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 1	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 2	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 3	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 4	Provide adequate facilities such as space and office equipment in support of research activities. 5
Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed.	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 0	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 1	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 2	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 3	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 4	Provide administrative and secretariat support when needed. 5
Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles.	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 0	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 1	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 2	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 3	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 4	Provide policy or well-documented information to direct supervisory roles. 5
Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised.	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 0	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 1	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 2	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 3	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 4	Provide substitute in the absence of principal supervisor such that students will not be left unsupervised. 5
Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision.	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 0	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 1	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 2	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 3	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 4	Not to overburden supervisor’s overall workload of teaching and supervision. 5
Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience.	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 0	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 1	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 2	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 3	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 4	Constitute graduate committees or contacts for enhanced overall graduate student research and study experience. 5

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* 9. Performance of your Post-Graduate Research Supervisor [0 = Very Poor, 1 = Poor, 2 = Below Average, 3 = Average, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent]

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Provides guidance in all my research activities.	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 0	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 1	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 2	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 3	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 4	Provides guidance in all my research activities. 5
Shows research interest and expertise in my research area.	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 0	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 1	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 2	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 3	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 4	Shows research interest and expertise in my research area. 5
Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary .	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 0	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 1	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 2	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 3	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 4	Involves other relevant internal and external professional supervisors where necessary . 5
Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial.	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 0	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 1	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 2	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 3	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 4	Is knowledgeable about resources requirements such as technical and financial. 5
Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 0	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 1	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 2	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 3	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 4	Directs me on legal, professional, ethical and safety requirements such as Intellectual Property Policy and Code of Research Ethics 5
Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research.	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 0	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 1	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 2	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 3	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 4	Monitors and provides feedback on progress and quality of my research. 5
Regularly communicates with me and get me focused.	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 0	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 1	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 2	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 3	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 4	Regularly communicates with me and get me focused. 5
Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission.	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 0	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 1	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 2	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 3	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 4	Adheres to my research plan and timelines e.g. submission of drafts, plans, chapters, physical production and final submission. 5
Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner.	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 0	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 1	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 2	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 3	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 4	Communicates on my progress in formal, flexible and professional manner. 5
Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research.	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 0	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 1	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 2	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 3	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 4	Helps me on personal and academic issues that may significantly impact the progress of my research. 5
Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks.	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 0	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 1	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 2	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 3	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 4	Encourages me to participate in social and academic activities of the department or unit and other scholarly networks. 5
Helps me develop my academic writing skills.	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 0	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 1	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 2	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 3	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 4	Helps me develop my academic writing skills. 5

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* 10. My responsibilities as a Post-Graduate Research Student [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]
I am expected to:

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Commit to my research and studies.	Commit to my research and studies. 0	Commit to my research and studies. 1	Commit to my research and studies. 2	Commit to my research and studies. 3	Commit to my research and studies. 4	Commit to my research and studies. 5
Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning.	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 0	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 1	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 2	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 3	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 4	Determine what graduate research is about and develop intellectual independence and learning. 5
Keep records of meetings and agreed activities.	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 0	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 1	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 2	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 3	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 4	Keep records of meetings and agreed activities. 5
Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study.	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 0	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 1	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 2	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 3	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 4	Initiate feedback from my supervisor for quality research and study. 5
Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research,	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 0	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 1	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 2	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 3	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 4	Respond promptly in writing to feedback on quality of my research, 5
Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules.	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 0	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 1	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 2	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 3	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 4	Be available to meet with my supervisor at pre-arranged schedules. 5
Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities.	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 0	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 1	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 2	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 3	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 4	Work amicably with my supervisor on all research related activities. 5
Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor.	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 0	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 1	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 2	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 3	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 4	Establish regular and flexible communication with my supervisor. 5
Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately.	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 0	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 1	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 2	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 3	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 4	Accept that my supervisor has the expertise on the research and related matters to advice appropriately. 5
Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress.	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 0	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 1	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 2	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 3	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 4	Initiate discussions on personal and academic issues that can adversely impact the research for redress. 5
Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans.	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 0	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 1	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 2	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 3	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 4	Assume responsibility of my research timelines and plans. 5
Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly.	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 0	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 1	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 2	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 3	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 4	Attend departmental activities such as seminars and presentations regularly. 5
Develop social and academic connections with colleagues.	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 0	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 1	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 2	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 3	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 4	Develop social and academic connections with colleagues. 5
Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights.	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 0	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 1	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 2	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 3	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 4	Be responsible for observing research ethics and intellectual property rights. 5
Ask for assistance to publish my research.	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 0	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 1	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 2	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 3	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 4	Ask for assistance to publish my research. 5

SECTION C

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* 1. Name of Institution

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* 2. Name of Country

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* 3. Name of Programme

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* 4. Level of Programme

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* 5. Research Funding

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* 6. How did you choose your principal research supervisor?

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* 7. Comments (if any)

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* 8. Please Rate the responsibilities of your department. [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]I expect my department to:

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* 9. Performance of your Post-Graduate Research Supervisor [0 = Very Poor, 1 = Poor, 2 = Below Average, 3 = Average, 4 = Good, 5 = Excellent]

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* 10. My responsibilities as a Post-Graduate Research Student [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]I am expected to:

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* 11. General Comments

* 8. Please Rate the responsibilities of your department. [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]

I expect my department to:

* 10. My responsibilities as a Post-Graduate Research Student [0 = No importance, 1 = Very low importance, 2 = Low importance, 3 = Moderate importance, 4 = High importance, 5 = Very high importance]
I am expected to: