SURVEYS at Vincennes University

Conducting surveys is an effective way to gather information or collect feedback from constituents, e.g., faculty, staff, or students. Key surveys essential for accreditation, administrative, or assessment purposes or formal surveys involving human subjects research are overseen by the office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness (OIER).

Surveys conducted by the OIER utilize Snap XMP Software, is a licensed, cloud-based software platform. Most surveys are conducted online using a PC, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. In addition to use of standard URL links to the surveys, QR codes may also be generated. The software provides the ability to send the link to a survey via automated email messages linked to a pre-identified group of individuals.

To request a new survey or to activate an existing survey, contact the OIER. Please submit the request and any supporting documentation, e.g., proposed questions or accreditation requirements, at least two weeks before anticipated activation of the survey. Upon submission of the request, the Survey Administrator will contact you to assist in the development and deployment of the survey instrument.

Surveys Conducted by OIER

• Accreditation Surveys – Surveys conducted to meet specific accreditation requirements., e.g. Higher Learning Commission surveys, Graduate Satisfaction Surveys, Employer Satisfaction Surveys, Clinical Site Surveys, or others required for institutional or program accreditation.

• Administrative Surveys – Typically sent (or approved) by Executive Leadership.  Recipients may be individual groups or campuses, all VU locations, or targeted populations, e.g. faculty, staff, or students.

• Advisory Committee Surveys – Surveys conducted following program Advisory Committee Meetings.

• Assessment Surveys – Surveys conducted for assessment purposes.

  • Includes Critical Thinking Reflection Surveys.

  • May include administrative and/or departmental surveys used to collect data for assessment reporting.

• Departmental/Program-specific Surveys – Surveys conducted to meet department or program requirements.

• Feedback Surveys – Surveys conducted to collect feedback; typically following an event, e.g. Professional Development Surveys.

Survey Best Practices and General Guidelines

Survey Question Types and Suggestions for Writing Your Own Survey Questions

Survey Resources and Terminology