Resources for Student Surveys

Resources for Student Surveys

Anonymous surveys of students in your programs can provide valuable input as you examine your curricula and instructional practices. It is recommended that any such survey be conducted at the program or department level, rather than at the course or instructor level. Though there are advantages of the latter, the purpose of this exercise is not to evaluate individual instructors.

Below, we provide some questions your program may wish to consider asking of students. These are divided into two blocks: those that the faculty group advising this process particularly recommends, and other questions that may suit your program needs (instead or in addition).

A helpful resource in survey administration is Qualtrics (available to you through the myUNT portal). The questions below have been added to a Qualtrics survey. If you wish to edit the survey and adapt it for your own use, please contact Michael McPherson (Michael.McPherson@unt.edu) and he will share it with you. Departments will need to administer and manage their own survey efforts and the resulting data.

Potential Survey Questions

Recommended Questions

Q1 I am encouraged by my instructors in this program to think critically about difficult issues of diversity.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q2 Instructors in this program are effective in handling multicultural issues and content.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q3 Instructors in this program promote meaningful discussions on issues of diversity.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q4 Instructors in this program value the diversity of life experiences among students.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q5 Instructors in this program value cultural and personal differences.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q6 The assignments in classes in this program encourage me to be exposed to different perspectives, experiences, opinions, and/or ideas.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q7 Instructors in this program have open discussions about privilege, power, and oppression.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q8 Instructors in this program help students learn how to bring about positive change in society.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q9 The courses and instructors in this program have encouraged me to see myself as a (scientist, artist, journalist, educator, etc.).

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q10 Are there any other experiences, comments or suggestions that you would like to share about the program?

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Other possible questions

Q11 Instructors in this program create an environment in classes where students' diverse identities are welcome and valued.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q12 My courses in this program have allowed me to become more aware of multiple perspectives on issues of diversity.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q13 Instructors in this program show respect for all students during classes.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q14 Instructors in this program encourage me to respect points of view different from my own.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q15 Instructors in this program are sensitive to multicultural issues in the classroom.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q16 The content covered in my classes in this program exposes me to different point of views and cultures.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q17 The classes in this program have developed my ability to interact with diverse groups of people.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q18 In this program, students are given the opportunity to learn about people from different races, ethnicities, and cultures.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q19 The program climate is inclusive of diverse students.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q20 The teaching methods used by professors in this program show sensitivity to diverse needs.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q21 I often think about the experiences of students of different races, ethnicities, and cultures.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q22 I find it easy to interact with students in my classes in the program who are from a different cultural background than my own.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q23 I feel comfortable sharing my own perspectives and experiences in classes in the program.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q24 I have been singled out in classes in this program because of my identity (such as race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, religious affiliation, etc.)

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q25 I feel I have to work harder than other students to be perceived as a good student in classes in the program.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q26 In classes, I have heard instructors in the program express stereotypes based on social identity (such as race/ethnicity, gender sexual orientation, disability status, religious affiliation, etc.).

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q27 Instructors in this program value individual differences.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q28 Instructors in this program are sensitive to the ability levels of all students in the classrooms.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q29 Instructors in this program encourage students to contribute different perspectives in class.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q30 Instructors in this program encourage students from diverse backgrounds to work together.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q31 Instructors in this program turn controversial topics into meaningful discussions.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q32 Instructors in this program share their own experiences and background in class.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q33 Instructors in this program motivate students to work hard.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)

Q34 Instructors in this program encourage respect for different beliefs.

• Strongly Disagree  (1)
• Somewhat Disagree  (2)
• Neither Agree nor Disagree  (3)
• Somewhat Agree  (4)
• Strongly Agree  (5)