Surveys
Schedule of Recurring Surveys
The Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness administers various surveys either annually or according to a set schedule. Below is the schedule for all institutional surveys and assessments coordinated by our office or our campus partners which details when the survey occurs, who administers the survey, which population on campus being surveyed, and the purpose of the survey.
| Survey or Assessments: | Schedule: | Reporting Unit: | Population Measured: | Purpose/Use of Data: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) |
Every Three Years: |
Institutional Research | First-Year Students & Seniors | Strategies that address campus environment, advising, diversity, and student-faculty interaction |
| Faculty Survey of Student Engagement (FSSE) |
Every Three Years: |
Institutional Research | Faculty | Strategies that address campus environment, advising, diversity, and student-faculty interaction |
| Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) |
Every Three Years: |
Institutional Research | Incoming First-Time-in-Any-College (FTIAC) Students | Collects data from incoming students before they experience college |
| Student Satisfaction Inventory | Every Three Years: (Spring 2018, Spring 2021, Spring 2024) |
Institutional Research | Continuing Students | Strategies that address student centeredness, campus climate, advising, instructional effectiveness, service to students, safety |
| Transfer Student Survey | Annually | Institutional Research | New Transfer Students | Strategies that address transfer student population |
| Graduating Student Survey | Annually | Career Services | Graduating Seniors | Strategies that address career outcomes and post-graduation employment |
| Dearborn Discovery Core, General Education Assessment | 5 year cycle: (2015-2018 data collection, 2018-2019 evaluation and recommendations, 2019-2020 implementing revisions, closing the loop) |
DDC Designated Courses | Students under DDC requirements | Strategies that address general education curriculum and learning outcomes |
| Academic Program Assessment | Continuously (reports submitted biennially) | All degree granting programs | All students | Strategies that address continuous course, program, and curriculum improvement |
| Co-Curricular Assessment | Annually | Co-Curricular Units | Students participating in co-curriculars | Strategies that address continuous program, unit, and learning outcomes improvement |
Descriptions and Data
The following listing of surveys administered by the Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness provides descriptions and data related to each.
The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) annually collects information at hundreds of universities and colleges about student participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college.
To learn more about NSSE and the survey, visit their website.
To learn how to use results and findings from our administered NSSE surveys in support of accreditation efforts, read the NSSE Accreditation Toolkit that was designed specifically for institutions reporting to the Higher Learning Commission.
2022 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Multi-Year Report
- Institutional Snapshot Report
- Engagement Indicators Report
- High-Impact Practices Report
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
- Academic Advising (topical module)
- Career and Workforce Preparation (topical module)
2020 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Institutional Snapshot Report
- Engagement Indicators Report
- High-Impact Practices Report
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
2017 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Institutional Snapshot Report
- Engagement Indicators Report
- High-Impact Practices Report
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
- Development of Transferable Skills Report (topical module)
- Global Learning Report (topical module)
2015 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Institutional Snapshot Report
- Engagement Indicators Report
- High-Impact Practices Report
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
2014 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Institutional Snapshot Report
- Engagement Indicators Report
- High-Impact Practices Report
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
2011 Data
- NSSE Survey Instrument
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
2007 Data
- Response Frequencies and Statistical Comparisons (survey questions and results)
The CIRP Freshmen Survey is a national study of the American higher education system, regarded as the most comprehensive source of information on college students.
The CIRP Survey is administered to incoming first-year students before they start classes at the university. The instrument collects extensive information that allows for a snapshot of what the incoming students are like before they experience college.
To learn more about the CIRP, visit their website.
Using Qualtrics for Surveys
Faculty, staff, and students have access to Qualtrics survey software by using your UNIQname and password. To get started, visit Wolverine Access.
If you need software support, the Qualtrics Team can be reached by calling the Ann Arbor HelpDesk at (734) 764-HELP (734-764-4357).