Introduction
Welcome to our Campus Climate Survey FAQ! Collecting information is key to our continued growth on campus as well as community-building efforts. Campus Climate includes the experience of individuals and groups on a campus — and the quality and extent of the interaction between those various groups and individuals.
Why are we conducting this survey?
A healthy campus climate is not the same as a positive climate or a climate that is always comfortable. Our goal is to collect important data in order to better understand and plan for the growth of our campus. Understanding perspectives, viewpoints, and varying experiences are key to getting a better pulse on what matters most to the community in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Additionally, as the University goes through the process of drafting its newest strategic plan, the insights gained from the survey become invaluable in determining the needs of the campus community.
How will I take this survey?
You will receive an email from our partner Campus Climate Survey, LLC/Viewfinder®. The email received from "Viewfinder® Campus Climate Surveys" will contain a link to the survey that is unique to you. Therefore, we ask that you do not forward your survey invitation to anyone else.
What do I do if I haven’t received an email invitation to complete the survey?
The email is coming from our campus partner, Viewfinder®. If you have not received your email, please check your spam folder. If the email is not in your spam folder, please email the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at diversity@uah.edu to report that your email has not been received.
I accidentally deleted the survey invitation email. What should I do?
First, check to see if the email is in your deleted folder. If you have not yet emptied your deleted folder, the email is likely retrievable. If the email is not retrievable, please email the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at diversity@uah.edu to let us know your survey invitation has been deleted.
How do the survey results affect me?
Impact on Students
Research has shown that the overall environment at a college campus can impact academic performance and overall learning outcomes. A healthy environment for students is key to thriving and succeeding.
Impact on Faculty and Staff
Students are not the only group that benefits from a healthy environment. Studies have shown that a workplace environment that is healthy and positive plays a huge role in personal and professional development. Any form of discrimination or prejudice experienced in the workplace can be attributed to negative feelings, decreased health, and an overall impact on well-being. Your honest (and extremely confidential) responses will greatly impact your work environment for the better.
What is Viewfinder®/Campus Climate Survey, LLC?
Viewfinder®/Campus Climate Survey, LLC is a trusted third-party source that has worked with numerous universities and colleges across the country - so they are committed to collecting important data that will help our University achieve, create and sustain a supportive and equitable environment for our students, faculty, and staff.
The data collected is protected and does not personally identify any participant. Our goal is to collect meaningful and accurate data that will improve our campus community. For more information on Viewfinder® and its capabilities, please feel free to visit campusclimatesurveys.com.
How long will it take to complete the survey?
The survey should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete.
Do I have to complete the survey in one sitting?
The link is unique to each individual, therefore you have the option to start the survey, stop and resume at a later time if necessary. Just make sure to complete the survey before it closes on Monday, November 1st!
How are you offering a prize drawing if the survey is confidential?
Students and employees are eligible to be entered into the drawing, which is tax-deductible for anyone employed by the University. Those who complete the survey may opt into a drawing for prizes at their own discretion. After submitting the survey, you will be provided a link that redirects to a separate form to enter your contact information to be entered in the drawing. The information provided is totally optional and completely independent of your survey responses. Any of the information provided in this form is used solely for the purposes of determining and contacting the prize recipient.
Is the survey confidential?
Yes! Individual data will not be reported, only aggregated data will be reported.
