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Report Title | Brief Description | Sponsoring Department | Summary Report | Completed |
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Utilities Challenge - Spring 2020 | The Utilities Challenge (U-Challenge) is a project where teams of students utilized data about the residence halls to learn about the proficiency of the buildings and propose ways to increase the efficiency in the buildings (https://reslife.tamu.edu/living/sustainability/u-challenge/). As part of the project, 4-6 students make up a team, and each team gives a 15-minute presentation about their research and findings discussing the utility systems of the residence halls and suggestions for improving these systems. The Department of Residence Life wanted to assess the students involved in this project to understand their experiences, what they gained from participating, and gather ideas to improve the project in the future. While this was the fourth year for the project, it was the first time Student Life Studies assisted in the assessment. | Residence Life | Summary-Report-U-Challenge-Spring-2020.pdf | 05/01/2020 |
University Police Department - Student and Citizen Assessment - 2022 | The Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) is required to survey “citizens” as a part of national accreditation requirements with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). UPD surveys the campus community regularly to gather input from the community, identify and improve practices, and address attitudes that might contribute to tension and grievances. The process for gathering that information can be determined by the department. The broad description of the assessment content includes: • Overall departmental performance Student Life Studies initially worked with UPD in 2010 to address specifically the accreditation requirements and topics using a campus-wide survey of students, faculty, and staff. UPD has collaborated with Student Life Studies to conduct this assessment in 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2022. | Other | Summary-Report-UPD-Campus-Safety-Survey-2022.pdf | 05/05/2022 |
University Police Department Student and Citizen Survey | The Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) is required to survey “citizens” as a part of national accreditation requirements with International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA). UPD surveys the campus community on a regular basis to gather input from the community, identify and improve practices, and address attitudes that might contribute to tension and grievances. The process for gathering that information can be determined by the department. The broad description of the assessment content includes: • Overall departmental performance Student Life Studies initially worked with UPD in 2010 to address specifically the accreditation requirements and topics using a campus-wide survey of students, faculty, and staff. | Student Life Studies | Summary-Report-UPD-Campus-Safety-Survey-2020.pdf | 03/19/2020 |
Diversity Climate Survey Fall 2021 | The Texas A&M Memorial Student Center (MSC) provides leadership development opportunities for students through its 18 programming committees and resource areas. MSC Diversity leadership wanted to assess how MSC committee members and executive teams perceived the diversity initiatives instituted toward creating an inclusive student union. Student Life Studies has worked with the MSC since 2011 to assess the diversity and inclusion efforts and its effects on its membership. The attached report summarizes results and recommendations from that survey. | Memorial Student Center | MSC-Diversity-Climate-Summary-Report-2021-22-Final-with-Appendices.pdf | 02/11/2022 |
Sully Statue Survey Spring 2020 - Student Senate/SGA | The Student Senate wanted to collect input from the Texas A&M University student body regarding the statue of Lawrence Sullivan (Sul) Ross that is located in the Academic Plaza and options surrounding its future presence on campus. Student Senators developed survey questions and contacted Student Life Studies to assist in survey editing, distribution, analysis and report of the survey results so the Senate can report the findings to Texas A&M administration and to the student body. The following summarizes the key findings and data resulting from the survey. | Student Organization | Summary_Report.2_7-3-2020.pdf | 07/02/2020 |
Student Senate Academic Advising Survey Fall 2021 | The Student Senate wanted to collect input from the Texas A&M University non first time in college sophomores, juniors and seniors regarding their experiences with academic advising while at Texas A&M University. The Student Senate in conjunction with University Advisors and Counselors (UAC) and the Office for Student Success developed survey questions and contacted Student Life Studies to assist in survey editing, distribution, analysis and report of the survey results. The report summarizes those results, which include some cross-tabulation and co-relation of question responses by students, as well as disaggregated data by college. | Student Organization | SGA-Academic-Advising-Survey-Summary-Report-Amended-4-8.pdf | 04/08/2022 |
SGA End of Fall 2020 Student Assessment | The Student Government Association (SGA) wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to understand students’ experiences during the fall 2020 semester and help advocate on behalf of students for the spring 2021 semester. The survey focused on academics, student life, and student involvement. SGA worked with campus partners in developing survey questions and worked with Student Life Studies to administer the survey. Student Government Association has worked with Student Life Studies in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus as it related to students’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-SGA-End-of-Semester.pdf | 02/22/2021 |
SGA - University President Search Feedback | The Student Government Association (SGA) wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body and student organization leaders to understand what students would like to see in the next university president. The survey focused on the importance of the new president demonstrating Texas A&M University’s Core Values, top issues for a new president to address, and characteristics students would like to see in the new president. SGA worked with campus partners in developing survey questions and worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research to administer the survey. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus as it related to students’ feedback on the university presidential search. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-SGA-Presidential-Search-Feedback.pdf | 11/17/2023 |
SGA Latinx Center Needs Assessment Student Survey Fall 2022 | The Student Government Association (SGA) Latino/x Center Research task force wanted to collect input | Student Organization | SGA-LatinX-Center-Student-Survey-Summary-Report.pdf | 05/11/2023 |
SGA Diversity Commission Student Feedback on Student Success | The Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity Commission wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their organization could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on student success within the context of students’ colleges or schools. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Diversity-Commission.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SGA Diversity and Inclusion Committee Student Feedback | The Student Government Association (SGA) Diversity and Inclusion Committee wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their committee could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on potential issues students could be facing in the current environment regarding diversity and inclusion and how it impacts students’ success at Texas A&M. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Diversity-Inclusion.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SGA Academic Affairs Future Initiatives | The Student Government Association (SGA) Academic Affairs Committee wanted to gather feedback from the Texas A&M University student body to gain insight into what issues or initiatives were essential to the student body and how their committee could better meet the needs of the students at Texas A&M. The survey focused on academic resources, additional costs students incur for classes they take, professors, and classroom management system. Student Government Association has worked with Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research (SAPAR) on numerous projects in the past; however, this was the first time for this assessment focus. | Student Organization | Summary-Report-Academic-Affairs.pdf | 04/05/2024 |
SERU Graduate Climate Experiences 2021 | The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) is a consortium of research institutions in the Association of American Universities that administer a common survey to generate knowledge and help further the goals of higher education in general and at the member institutions specifically. The SERU/Your Voice survey is a comprehensive survey of all graduate and professional students at Texas A&M University (TAMU) intended to give faculty, students, and administration in-depth insights into the student experience. Respondents were asked a variety of questions about campus climate, specifically about their perceptions and experiences. | Student Life Studies | Grad-SERU-Campus-Climate-Report-Experiences.pdf | 11/22/2021 |
SERU Graduate Climate Heard Negative Views 2021 | The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) is a consortium of research institutions in the Association of American Universities that administer a common survey to generate knowledge and help further the goals of higher education in general and at the member institutions specifically. The SERU/Your Voice survey is a comprehensive survey of all graduate and professional students at Texas A&M University (TAMU) intended to give faculty, students, and administration in-depth insights into the student experience. Respondents were asked a variety of questions about campus climate, specifically about their perceptions and experiences. Respondents were asked about hearing negative views from faculty, staff, and students about a variety of demographic categories. | Student Life Studies | Grad-SERU-Campus-Climate-Report-Heard-Negative.pdf | 11/22/2021 |
SERU Graduate Climate Improvements 2021 | The Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) is a consortium of research institutions in the Association of American Universities that administer a common survey to generate knowledge and help further the goals of higher education in general and at the member institutions specifically. The SERU/Your Voice survey is a comprehensive survey of all graduate and professional students at Texas A&M University (TAMU) intended to give faculty, students, and administration in-depth insights into the student experience. Respondents were asked, “What is one thing that the university could do to improve campus climate?” | Student Life Studies | Grad-SERU-Report-Campus-Climate-Qualitative.pdf | 03/11/2022 |
Report Title | Brief Description | Sponsoring Department | Summary Report | Completed |