Texas A&M University Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Evaluation

What We Do

The Survey Support function within the Office of Institutional Effectiveness & Evaluation (OIEE) provides coordinated leadership, design expertise, and strategic oversight for select university-level  student surveys and stakeholder consultation services. We ensure that surveys are clear, ethical, and aligned with institutional priorities—so that the data you collect leads to actionable insight and positive change.  

Mission & Goals

We aim to enhance the role of surveys in institutional effectiveness and student success by promoting streamlined design, coordinated governance, and meaningful results.

Our goals include:

  • Ensure university-level surveys are concise, purposeful, and aligned with institutional priorities. 
  • Support colleges and units in developing high-quality survey questions and modules for university-level surveys. 
  • Support Academic Affairs in developing and administering high-quality surveys. 
  • Improve student engagement with surveys through intentional design and administration strategies. 
  • Promote the use of survey results for planning, assessment, and decision-making through clear reporting strategies. 

Core Services

University-Level Survey Oversight 

We provide stewardship and support for university-wide surveys like Graduation Surveys, New Student Surveys, and other university-level surveys as directed. 

  • Annual review of survey content using standardized criteria to assess clarity, construct alignment, and utility. 
  • Management of unit or college-specific modules, including intake, consultation, and integration into institutional surveys. 

Stakeholder Survey Consultation 

We offer survey development and support services for Academic Affairs, assisting with the design, administration, and reporting of projects developed in collaboration with campus units. Each project begins with an intake process to assess its purpose, target audience, constructs, and feasibility. This results in a project plan aligned with stakeholder needs and best practices for data collection—which may or may not involve a survey.

Survey support services include: 

  • Question quality review using a standardized checklist to ensure clarity, analysis readiness, and accessibility for respondents. 
  • Survey drafting aligned with defined project goals. 
  • Guidance on survey launch strategies, including timing, distribution methods, and student experience considerations. 
  • Post-survey reporting and consultations on data use.
  • Referrals to alternative methods or campus units when appropriate.

Survey Consultation Request

Before submitting the form below, please make sure you've reviewed the university's survey guidance.

We are happy to assist in administering your survey to support your assessment efforts.

Submit OIEE Survey Consultation Request Here

Survey Sample Request

Note: If your survey is not exempt from the University Survey Approval Process, please upload your approval email from Strategy and Business Services (SABS) or forward it to survey@tamu.edu. We require this approval in order to provide you with the survey sample.

We are happy to assist in obtaining survey samples to support your assessment efforts.

Submit OIEE Survey Sample Request Here

Resources & Tools

  • Need a Qualtrics account?  If your college or department is not listed here, please send an email to survey@tamu.edu including your full name and NetID. In your message, provide a brief explanation of your intended use of Qualtrics and the reason you are requesting access.  
  • Do you even need this survey?  Use the guiding questions provided here to help determine whether To SURVEY or Not to SURVEY.               

Additional resources are available on the University and Campus-wide Surveys Website.