OAPA Survey Support

You can request expert assistance with survey design, administration and analysis from the Office of Academic Planning & Accountability (OAPA) at UofL. This guide explains how to request help, what steps to follow and what to expect. Faculty, staff, and administrative offices seeking support for surveys should use these steps to ensure effective survey processes and compliance with university policies.

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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.

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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.

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Further Readings:

• Survey Administration Protocol PDF 
• University Survey Reports 

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Need Additional Help?

• Contact the Academic Planning and Accountability