A Practitioner’s Guide for Implementing a University-Wide Survey Policy

Thursday, May 22, 2025

9:45 AM – 10:30 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Panzacola H3

Institution Type: Any

Target Audience: Any

Presenter(s)

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Michael J. Bolen, PhD

Director, Office of Decision Support
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Iyshia Lowman, MA (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director for Survey Analytics
University of South Florida, United States
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Valeria Garcia, PhD, MPA

Associate Vice President, Office of Decision Support
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida, United States

Session Abstract: This session will offer Institutional Research (IR) practitioners a comprehensive guide on developing and implementing a university-wide survey coordination policy. Presenters will outline their university’s policy objectives and provide a detailed, step-by-step process for streamlining survey administration across the campus community. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits of a coordinated survey system, such as improved data quality and communication, reduced redundancy, and enhanced response rates and representation. Additionally, the session will address the lessons learned and political challenges associated with coordinating survey efforts.

Keywords: survey, survey research, survey administration, survey policy, survey coordination