University Survey Advisory Team (U-SAT)

Surveys at the University of Minnesota are governed by the University Survey Advisory Team (U-SAT). Comprised of representatives from the Office of Measurement Services, the Office for Institutional Research, the Office of Undergraduate Education, and the College of Liberal Arts, U-SAT aims to create a collaborative environment that allows the University to be more intentional with its resources devoted to survey activity.

Student survey fatigue is one issue of particular concern across the University. U-SAT is working to address survey fatigue and other survey-related issues, including protecting students from repeated survey requests while respecting the need to conduct research within the student population.

What U-SAT Does

• Address survey related issues

• Provide consult to the UMN Qualtrics Business Owner, the Office of Measurement Services
• Track and reduce survey related expenses
• Ensure appropriate use of third-party survey software

• Review policies and implement procedures

• Leverage policies and best practices to reduce survey fatigue on campus
• Provide assistance for surveys projects and Qualtrics users through the Approval and Assistance Request Form
• Determine eligibility requirements for surveying at the UMN
• Identify critical survey around campus and facilitate data sharing

• Provide survey resources

• Educate students, faculty, and staff on the best practices for conducting surveys
• Provide contact lists to those conducting survey projects that meet a business or educational need within the University