Institutional surveys support planning efforts by describing what motivates respondents, what is important to them and what respondents think of our efforts. Satisfaction, service levels and opportunities for improvement are common areas where institutional surveys can generate discussion, help us base decisions on objective information and compare results across time or peers.
As part of VCU’s commitment to continuous improvement, IRDS administers and analyzes several institutional surveys. These surveys provide insight into employee and student satisfaction and engagement. Results can be used by faculty and administrators for recruiting, setting priorities, planning, and demonstrating effectiveness.
| Survey | Population | Frequency | Last Administration |
|---|---|---|---|
National Survey of Student Engagement | First year students and seniors | Every 3 years since 2011 | Spring 2017 |
Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory | All undergraduate (Richmond); All students (Qatar) | Every 3 years since 2009 | Fall 2018 |
Noel Levitz Adult Student Priorities Survey (ASPS) | All graduate and first professional | Every 3 years since 2009 | Fall 2018 |
HERI Diverse Learning Environments | All students | Every two years | Spring 2018 |
GradLeaders The Outcomes Survey | All graduating students & recent graduates (up to 12 months post-graduation) | Ongoing since May 2014 | Fall 2016 (This survey is no longer being administered) |
VCU Outcomes Survey | All graduating students & recent graduates (up to 6 months post-graduation | Ongoing since May 2017 | May 2019 |
Great Place Initiative Climate Survey | All faculty and staff | Once | Spring 2013 |
COACHE Faculty Survey | Tenured, tenure-track, and term faculty | Occasional | Spring 2019 |
IRDS performs an array of services related to institutional surveys, including working with the vendor to administer the survey, collaborating with campus partners to promote the survey, and analyzing, summarizing, and sharing results with stakeholders. Examples of analyses conducted by IRDS include: examination of sub-group differences, analyses of changes over time, and analyses of items related to specific topics (e.g., advising, student affairs, etc.). Summary reports for the most recent surveys can be found by clicking on the surveys listed above.
For assistance accessing information related to our programs, please contact the Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support at irds@vcu.edu.