The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Policy Studies at UC Santa Cruz is actively engaged in conducting a strategic survey research program that includes participation in nationally-developed survey projects and the development and administration of locally-developed survey instruments. These survey activities are part of the university’s commitment to institutional effectiveness and improvement.
What's New in 2021-22?
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The UCSC Campus Surveys Calendar shows a schedule of campus-wide student surveys for each quarter. |
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In the 2021-22 academic year, the UC Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) will occur in spring quarter, covering a comprehensive range of topics including academics, student life, and future plans. |
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In spring and summer 2021, the Graduate Student Survey provided an opportunity for graduate students to provide feedback about academic training, funding, support, and the climate for diversity and inclusion. |
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During the 2020-21 academic year, some of the most frequently accessed survey reports were from the StayConnected2UCSC Surveys, a special series of surveys that focused on students' experiences during remote learning. |
Regular Student Surveys at UCSC
Regular large campus-wide student surveys at UCSC include the surveys below. For survey results and more information about each survey, please see each of the following pages.
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UC Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) A survey of all enrolled undergraduates, conducted every two years during spring quarter. It is a comprehensive survey about the undergraduate experience including academics, student life, and future plans. |
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A survey of all enrolled graduate students, conducted every two years. It is a comprehensive survey about the graduate student experience including teaching, research, campus climate, and professional development. |
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An ongoing survey of recent UCSC undergraduate degree recipients, about graduate school or career plans and outcomes. |
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A periodic survey of first-year and transfer students admitted to UCSC, about students' college choice and experience with the admissions process. |
Recent Additional Surveys
Additional surveys address issues of current interest on campus, and these recently have included:
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A special series of surveys for undergraduate and graduate students in the 2020-2021 academic year, about experiences during remote learning. |
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A survey of students, faculty, and staff about child care and dependent adult care needs, conducted in 2020 in collaboration with the UCSC Child Care and Family Services Advisory Committee. |
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Environmental Sustainability Survey A survey of undergraduate students about student views and experiences about environmental sustainability, including participation in organizations and course-based learning about sustainability, with one round in 2016 and another round in 2019. |
Previous Surveys
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Class Availability Student Survey (CLASS) A survey of all enrolled undergraduates about class availability, designed in collaboration with UCSC's Student Union Assembly (2010-2017). |
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Queer Students of Color: Experiences and Engagement A report based on survey research findings and recommendations for the improvement of visibility, inclusivity, and retention of Queer Students of Color at UCSC (2015). |
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A survey with research findings available at UCOP (2014). |
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Diverse Learning Environments Survey A survey of undergraduates, designed by the Higher Education Research Institute, that was part of the Diversity and Community Building Study at UCSC (2011). |
For More Information
- For support on survey question development or assistance with survey administration, please use the IRAPS Survey Team's Consultation Request Form.
- For general information, including survey results and access to older reports, contact the IRAPS Survey Team at surveys@ucsc.edu.
