Major Survey Overview

Population surveyed: Alumni of WU’s undergraduate programs, usually those one, five, and ten years out.
When conducted: About every four years; most recently in 2017 and 2013.
History and context: Conducted in collaboration with peer universities.
Survey instruments: 
Alumni Survey Instrument, Recent Graduates, 2017, 
Alumni Survey Instrument, 5 & 10 year, 2017, 
Alumni Survey Instrument, Recent Graduates, 2013, 
Alumni Survey Instrument, 5 & 10 year, 2013.      

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduate and graduate students.
When conducted: In spring of 2015 and the spring of 2019; next planned for spring 2024.
Survey instruments:  
The 2015 survey instrument is here.
The 2019 survey instrument is here.
Results:  
Information about climate surveys at Washington University. This page includes links to the survey efforts in 2015 and 2019.
The AAU page describing the 2019 survey is here.
The AAU page describing the 2015 survey is here.

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduate students
When conducted: Spring, 2018
Survey instrument: The Prescription Drug Study 2018

For more information: contact Amanda Hoylman, Assistant Director, Health Promotion Services, Habif Health & Wellness Center, ahoylman@wustl.edu.

Population surveyed: Faculty and staff on both campuses; school of medicine students, residents, fellows, and postdoctoral associates on the Medical Campus.
When conducted: In 2014 and 2017.

For more information: contact Apryle Gladne, Asst Vice Chancellor HR Recruitment & Employee Relations, apryle.gladney@wustl.edu.

Population surveyed: Graduating doctoral students.
When conducted: January, May, and December.
Survey instrument: Doctoral Exit Survey Instrument

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduate students.
When conducted: In 2016.

Population surveyed: Full time faculty, and Medical campus faculty with voting rights.
When conducted: About every four years, most recently in 2019, 2015, and 2011.
Results & survey instruments: 
Washington University Faculty Work Life Survey main landing page
2019-20 Faculty Work Life Survey
2015 Faculty Work Life Survey
2011 Faculty Work Life Survey

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduate and graduate students.
When conducted: 2014.
For more information: contact the Center for Diversity & Inclusion,  diversityandinclusion@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduate students.
When conducted: Spring of odd-numbered years.
History and context: Conducted in collaboration with peer universities.
Survey instruments:
PULSE Survey Instrument, 2021
PULSE Survey Instrument, 2019
PULSE Survey Instrument, 2017
PULSE Survey Instrument, 2015
PULSE Survey Instrument, 2013

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Faculty, students, and staff.
When conducted: Alternate years: spring 2018, spring 2016.
Survey instrument: The core elements of the survey can be seen here.
Results: Results from the 2016 administration of this survey are here.
For more information: Washington University Information Technology Customer Relation Management Team, washuitcrm@wustl.edu.

Population surveyed: Undergraduate and graduate students.
When conducted: In 2020, 2017, and in 2013.
Survey instrument: NCHA survey instrument is here.
Results: Highlights for 2017 wave are here.
For more information: Cheri LeBlanc, Executive Director of Habif Health & Wellness Center, cleblanc@wustl.edu.

Population surveyed: Parents of enrolled undergraduates.
When conducted: About every four years, most recently in 2016 and 2012.
History and context: Conducted in collaboration with highly selective peer institutions.
Survey instruments: 
Parent Survey Instrument 2016, 
Parent Survey Instrument 2012.

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduates living in on-campus housing.
When conducted: Annually in the fall.
For more information: Rob Wild, Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, rob.wild@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Graduating seniors.
When conducted: Spring of even-numbered years.
History and context: Conducted in collaboration with highly selective peer institutions.
Survey instruments: 
Senior Survey Instrument 2022,
(the Senior Survey was not conducted in 2020, due to COVID),
Senior Survey Instrument 2018,
Senior Survey Instrument 2016, 
Senior Survey Instrument 2014, 
Senior Survey Instrument 2012

For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu

Population surveyed: Undergraduates in on-campus housing.
When conducted: Annually in the spring.
For more information: Contact Sherry Holmes, Director, Student Technology Services, sholmes@wustl.edu.

Are you considering fielding a survey? Institutional Research may be able to offer advice to get you on the right track. 
For more information: contact Lisa Wiland, Director of Institutional Research, lisa.wiland@wustl.edu