Surveys
OADS coordinates and administers a wide range of surveys of Georgetown students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents. Some surveys are conducted independently, while others are conducted as part of outside consortia or collaborations. Visit our Survey Calendar for a complete list and administration timeline.
Student Surveys
National College Health Assessment (NCHA)
A nationally recognized research survey developed by the ACHA that enables Georgetown to collect data students’ health habits, behaviors, and perceptions.
- Population: A random sample of undergraduate and graduate/professional students on the Main Campus and GUMC
- Next administration: February 2022
- Pre-analysis Plan: Read/Download the Plan Here
GU Qatar Cultural Climate Survey
In Spring 2021, GU-Q launched its first-ever cultural climate survey, inviting degree-seeking students to share their perspectives and experiences about different aspects of campus life. The survey was administered electronically by Georgetown’s Office of Assessment and Decision Support (OADS) in partnership with the Office of the Dean at GU-Q.
- Population: All undergraduate degree-seeking students at Georgetown University at Qatar
- Last administered: January – March 2021
- Results: Full results released March 17, 2022
Academic Engagement “Pulse” Surveys
In order to better understand, and react quickly to, the successes and challenges of learning in a remote environment, OADS has been collaborating with the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship to capture students’ voices throughout 2020 and 2021 as we learn and work in a virtual environment.
- Population: All undergraduate and graduate/professional students on the Main Campus
- Last administered: Ongoing
- Results: Read Summary Report and CNDLS Student Feedback Reports
Cultural Climate Survey
A partnership with the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Affirmative Action (IDEAA), the survey explores how students meaningfully engage their communities around issues of diversity, perceptions of institutional diversity, representation of marginalized groups and experiences within the cultural climate on campus.
Sexual Assault and Misconduct Climate Survey
Launched along with 32 other schools convened by the Association of American Universities (AAU), the survey examines the prevalence and incidence of sexual assault and sexual misconduct occurring within the community, attitudes among students about the campus climate regarding sexual assault, and knowledge of university resources available to students.
- Population: All students on the Main, Medical Center and Georgetown Law campuses (excluding GU Qatar)
- Last administered: Spring 2019
- Results: Full report released in Fall 2019
Faculty/Staff Surveys
COACHE Survey
The Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) Survey, organized by the Harvard School of Education, covers several topics including research environment and institutional support, teaching load and student quality, and institutional governance and leadership. GU partners with COACHE every two years to invite all full-time tenured, tenure-track, and non-tenure track faculty to provide feedback. Read more about the survey and view past results here.
- Population: All tenure-line faculty and full-time non-tenure line faculty on the Main Campus (including Qatar), as well as full-time faculty (tenure-line and clinical faculty) at the Medical Center
- Last administered: Spring 2024
- Administration Cycle: Every two years
Faculty Engagement “Pulse” Surveys
In order to better understand, and react quickly to, the successes and challenges of learning in a remote environment, OADS has been collaborating with the Center for New Designs in Learning and Scholarship to capture faculty members’ voices throughout 2020 and 2021 as we work and learn in a virtual environment.
- Population: All faculty teaching classes on the Main Campus (excluding Qatar)
- Last administered: Ongoing
- Results: Summary Report Released in May 2021
2022 Cultural Climate Survey Results
The Faculty and Staff/academic administrative professional (AAP)
Cultural Climate Survey, led by the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer, in partnership with the OADS office, seeks to assess the experiences of our faculty and staff/AAPs to help inform how we can enhance and build meaningful programs and support systems to ensure an inclusive environment for all members of our community.
- Population: All full-time and part-time faculty and staff/academic administrative professionals (AAPs)
- Last administered: Fall 2022
- Results: Faculty Results Summary Report and Staff/AAP Results Summary Report Released in November 2023; Full Report of Faculty Results and Full Report of Staff/AAP Results Released in November 2023