Appendix 2
Questions for Focus Group Discussion
- Describe the opportunities available to students through Metropolis.
- Describe your involvement with PCERII? (Discuss each area of involvement that pertains to those attending the focus group meeting: research assistant for a project funded by PCERII; Interviewer for a project funded by PCERII, PCERII sponsored internship in the settlement community, research assistant based at the Centre, Other)
- How did/does your participation in Metropolis impact your:
- Training
- Skill development
- Professional development
- Communication/networking
- Access to resources
- How could Metropolis further enhance student:
- Training
- Skill development
- Professional development
- Communication/networking
- Access to resources
- (For students from locations outside of Edmonton) Describe how you have kept connected to the PCERII?
- How could students be better integrated into Metropolis related evenst, such as conferences?
- How could the PCERII better integrate students into the Metropolis community?
- How could PCERII better integrate students into the larger academic community?
- Discuss student affiliation with Metropolis as it pertains to success in procuring employment.
- Discuss the effects of attendance at and/or participation in Metropolis conferences and workshops.