Survey Strategy

TU’s Survey Strategy Committee is charged with recommending survey policy and coordinating large-scale university surveys. We also provide technical assistance to survey providers.

All campus-wide surveys require review by the Survey Strategy Committee. Members of the campus community should complete a Survey Interest Form at least 30 days before they intend to run a campus-wide survey.

Fall 2025 Campus-Wide Survey Calendar

Survey Name Surveyed Group(s)
 Sponsor Dates
Core Alcohol and Drug Survey Incoming first-time and transfer students Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Abuse Prevention Center New student sessions / Welcome to TU
Tentative - Financial Education and Literacy Sample of incoming first-time and transfer students Department of Economics Exact dates TBD, after September 3rd
A & F Customer Survey Sample of TU faculty, staff, and students.  Division of Administration & Finance Exact dates TBD, after September 3rd.

Spring 2025 Campus-Wide Survey Calendar

Survey Name Surveyed Group(s)
 Sponsor Dates
Part-Time Job Survey Students who have used the Career Center's services Career Center April 16 - May 12
First Destination Survey Graduating Seniors Career Center April 16 - May 19
Customer Experience Survey Sample of Students, Faculty, and Staff Administration & Finance April 1, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Hazing Education Awareness Sample of Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices April 14, 2025 - April 30, 2025
Food Insecurity Sample of Undergraduate Students TU Basic Needs Hub April 1, 2025 - April 15, 2025
USM Shared Governance Staff TUSS Spring 2025
ModernThink Engagement Survey Faculty and Staff Office of Human Resources March 24, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Housing Residential Experiences Residential Students Housing and Residence Life February 19, 2025 - March 31, 2025

Technical Support

The Office of Institutional Research can support survey sponsors with sampling strategies, survey design and other consultations.

Towson University subscribes to Baseline, a platform for designing and hosting online surveys. Faculty and full-time employees can request access to Baseline by emailing TU’s Office of Institutional Research at .

Results from Recent Campus Surveys

2023 Fall (PDF)         2024 Spring (PDF)

2022 Fall (PDF)         2023 Spring (PDF)

2021 Fall (PDF)          2022 Spring (PDF)

2020 Fall (PDF)         2021 Spring (PDF)

2019 Fall (PDF)          2020 Spring (PDF)

2018 Fall (PDF)          2019 Spring (PDF)

National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) (Freshmen and Seniors)

Results are presented for 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023. TU plans to next administer the NSSE during Spring 2026.

NSSE annually collects information at hundreds of four-year colleges and universities about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimation of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Towson University has participated in this survey every two to three years.

 

 

Committee Members (Updated April 2025)

  • Brian Jara, Office of Inclusion and Institutional Equity
  • Elora Orazio (Co-Chair), Division of Student Affairs / Assessment, Evaluation, and Strategic Planning
  • Jen Stano, Office of Human Resources
  • Jennifer Ippolito, Office of Sponsored Programs and Research
  • Jennifer Wicklein, Office of Technology Services / Digital Experience Technology
  • Keith Jones, Career Center
  • Matthew Chambers, Office of the Provost
  • Natsuko Chow, Office of Institutional Research
  • Rhodri Evans, Office of Accreditation and Compliance
  • Shelby Francis, Division of Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research
  • Tim Bibo (Co-Chair), Office of Institutional Research
  • Vacant -  Academic Senate Representative