Office of Academic Planning and Accountability (OAPA) Survey Support: How to Request Help with a Survey

Before You Begin:

• Review the Survey Administration Protocol for university policies and procedures. 
• Check the Online Survey Calendar to avoid overlap and survey fatigue. 
• Prepare details about your survey purpose, target population and timing.

Objective or Task:

Request help with survey design, sample creation, administration, analysis or reporting from the OAPA Institutional Effectiveness team.

Instructions:

1. Review the Survey Administration Protocol to understand university survey policies. 
2. Check the Survey Administration Timeline for process steps before, during and after survey administration. 
3. Consult the Online Survey Calendar to see if other surveys are scheduled for your target population. 
4. Complete the Survey Request Form with information about your survey, population, timing and assistance needed.
   a. Indicate if you need help with sample creation, survey questions or administration.
   b. Upload survey questions if already created.
   c. Specify how data will be used and shared. 
5. After your survey closes complete the appropriate Action Plan Form (First Iteration or Subsequent Iteration) to document findings and proposed actions.
6. Submit the Action Plan Form to OAPA within 3 months of survey closing.

Outcome:

You will receive professional support for survey design, administration and analysis. Your survey will comply with university policies, avoid overlap and maximize response rates. You will have actionable results for program or departmental improvement.

Further Readings:

• Survey Administration Protocol PDF 
• University Survey Reports 

Need Additional Help?

• Contact the Academic Planning and Accountability