Institutional Surveys
We collaborate with project sponsors and content experts to design and administer institutional surveys that support operational and strategic planning at the University.
For more information about institutional surveys, please contact:
DU’s Survey Coordinating Group
The Survey Coordinating Group exists to ensure that university‑wide surveys are strategic, coordinated, ethical, and effective. The SCG operationalizes the University Survey Policy by providing review, guidance, and calendar coordination for large‑scale surveys, while supporting high-quality data collection and minimizing survey fatigue across campus populations.
The Survey Coordinating Group consists of the following members:
- Mike Furno, Chair, Institutional Research
- Allison Riola, Chancellor's Office
- Craig Miller, Human Resources & Inclusive Excellence
- Katia Miller, Institutional ResearchÌý
- Kayleigh Roach, Student SuccessÌýÌý
- Kristy Firebaugh, Student SuccessÌý
- Laura Perille, 4D ExperienceÌý
- Leslie Hasche, Faculty Affairs
- Matt Meyer, University Relations
- Melanie Kasparian, Student Affairs & Inclusive ExcellenceÌý
- Roo Hiremath, Housing & Residential LifeÌý
- Stephen Riley, Teaching and Learning
- Thomas Walker, Health & Counseling Services
- Tyler Ridgway, Research & Sponsored Programs
Survey Review Process
Please download a copy of the and email the completed template to du.surveys@du.edu, and 'cc Mike Furno (mike.furno@du.edu) and Katia Miller (katia.miller@du.edu) two (2) months ahead of your proposed survey launch date.Ìý
Survey Resources
ÌýThe following resources were created by DU's Student Survey Strategy Committee to help the DU community utilize best practices when administering surveys. Please make a copy of the templates and use them for your survey project.Ìý
- - This document helps you organize your communication plan to obtain a higher response rate. Ìý
- - This document provides an overview of how past surveys have fared with the incentives they chose, financial aid policies that one needs to keep in mind, and a list of survey incentive ideas to help obtain a higher response rate.Ìý
Survey Overview
Fall 2025
- One Question Check-in Survey. This survey is administered WK4 through WK6 to all UG and Law students. Please reach out to Kayleigh Roach for more information.
- Sodexo Dining Survey. This survey is administered at the end of October to all students with meal plans. Please reach out to Tracy Williams for more information.Ìý
Winter 2026
- No surveys planned for Winter
Spring 2026
- Student Experience and Satisfaction Survey. This survey is administered to all UG students in April. Please reach out to Melanie Kasparian for more information.Ìý
- Housing & Residential Life Survey. This survey is administered to all UG students living on-campus. Please reach out to Roo Hiremath for more information.Ìý
- Student Employee Survey. This survey is administered to all on campus student employees and their supervisors. Please reach out to Elise Goss-Alexander for more information.Ìý