The Office of Survey Research (OSR) provides high quality survey research that supports the mission of Western Washington University in a cost-effective manner. In particular, OSR surveys students, alumni, employers, and the campus community to provide valuable assessment and institutional data, analysis, and reports which can be used for improvement of programs, instruction, faculty scholarship, and information services.
OSR is responsible for developing and administering the Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS), including baseline surveys of incoming students, second-year surveys, exit surveys of graduating students, and alumni surveys. See WELS Survey Design.
- OSR supports assessment and accountability research at Western;
- OSR is responsible for developing and administering WELS;
- OSR provides instruction in survey research methods and employment opportunities for students at Western, particularly sociology majors.
Director
John Krieg, PhD
Office of Survey Research
Parks Hall 307
Bellingham, WA 98225-9074
(360) 650-7405
John.Krieg@wwu.edu
Research Associate
Chris Stark , MS
Office of Survey Research
Arntzen Hall 507
Bellingham, WA 98225-9018
(360) 650-3239
Chris.Stark@wwu.edu
Research Analyst
Beth Hartsoch, MA
Office of Survey Research
Arntzen Hall 515
Bellingham, WA 98225-9018
(360) 650-7376
Beth.Hartsoch@wwu.edu
Submissions from 1996
Student Demand for Enhanced Recreational Facilities, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, and Gary R. McKinney
Student Demand for Extended Library Hours, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, and Gary R. McKinney
Student Demand for Extended Library Hours, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, and Gary R. McKinney
Student Demand for an Expanded Summer Session, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, Gary R. McKinney, and Jospeh E. Trimble
Student Demand for an Expanded Summer Session, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, Gary McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1995-1997 Biennium, Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1995-1997 Biennium, Joseph E. Trimble
Profile of the 1995 Freshman class at Western Washington University: Comparative Trends and Patterns with a National Sample, Joseph E. Trimble and Gary McKinney
Profile of the 1995 Freshman class at Western Washington University: Comparative Trends and Patterns with a National Sample, Joseph E. Trimble and Gary R. McKinney
Development, Progress, and Accomplishments of Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University 1990-1996, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary R. McKinney, Richard Frye, and Carl H. Simpson
Development, Progress, and Accomplishments of Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University 1990-1996, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary R. McKinney, Richard Frye, and Carl H. Simpson
Submissions from 1995
Portfolio Analysis and Cognitive Development at Fairhaven College, Marie D. Eaton, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
Portfolio Analysis and Cognitive Development at Fairhaven College, Marie D. Eaton, Gary R. McKinney, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
1994 Follow-up of 1985 Western Washington University Freshmen, Gary R. McKinney and Joseph E. Trimble
1994 Follow-up of 1985 Western Washington University Freshmen, Gary R. McKinney and Joseph E. Trimble
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1994 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1994 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1994 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1994 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
Academic Integrity Survey, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, Bradley Plemons, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
Academic Integrity Survey, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, Bradley Plemons, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
Bellingham School Bond Survey 1995-Revised 9/13/95, Office of Survey Research
Bellingham School Bond Survey 1995-Revised 9/13/95, Office of Survey Research
City of Bellingham: 1995 Birchwood Neighborhood Survey, Office of Survey Research
City of Bellingham: 1995 Birchwood Neighborhood Survey, Office of Survey Research
City of Bellingham: 1995 Fairhaven Neighborhood Survey, Office of Survey Research
City of Bellingham: 1995 Fairhaven Neighborhood Survey, Office of Survey Research
WWU Faculty Survey Concerning Semester versus Quarter Schedules, Fall 1995, Office of Survey Research
WWU Faculty Survey Concerning Semester versus Quarter Schedules, Fall 1995, Office of Survey Research
Ethnic Minority Student Opinion Survey, Theodore W. Pratt Jr., Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
Ethnic Minority Student Opinion Survey, Theodore W. Pratt Jr., Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
1994-95 SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
1994-95 SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Deciding on a Major At Western, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
Deciding on a Major At Western, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
Making Progress Toward The Degree, Carl Simpson, Scott Matson, and Linda Clark
Making Progress Toward The Degree, Carl Simpson, Scott Matson, and Linda Clark
Submissions from 1994
Students Who Are First Generation of Their Family to Attend College: A Comparative Study of Western Washington University Frosh, Sarah Dittman, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Students Who Are First Generation of Their Family to Attend College: A Comparative Study of Western Washington University Frosh, Sara Dittman, Gary R. McKinney, and Jospeh R. Trimble
The 1993 College Student Survey: A Longitudinal Study of 1989 CIRP Participants, Gary R. McKinney and Joseph E. Trimble
The 1993 College Student Survey: A Longitudinal Study of 1989 CIRP Participants, Gary R. McKinney and Joseph E. Trimble
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1993 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1993 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1993 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1993 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
UEP Survey of Port Angeles Area Employers re. Environmental Training- 8/94, Office of Survey Research
UEP Survey of Port Angeles Area Employers re. Environmental Training- 8/94, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University 1994 Survey of Masters Graduates, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University 1994 Survey of Masters Graduates, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University 1994 Survey of Recent Graduates, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University 1994 Survey of Recent Graduates, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University Teacher Education Placement Survey, Office of Survey Research
Western Washington University Teacher Education Placement Survey, Office of Survey Research
1993-94 SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
1993-94 SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Community Service Activity by Western Washington University Students: Its Extent, Nature, and Impact on the Surrounding Community, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
Community Service Activity by Western Washington University Students: Its Extent, Nature, and Impact on the Surrounding Community, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
Port Angeles Area Employer Survey: Demand for Training in Environmental and Resource Management, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
Port Angeles Area Employer Survey: Demand for Training in Environmental and Resource Management, Carl Simpson and Linda Clark
The Masters Degree Program at Western A Follow-up Survey of the Masters Class of 1993, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
The Masters Degree Program at Western A Follow-up Survey of the Masters Class of 1993, Carl Simpson, Linda Clark, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Strategic Management Plans and Procedures to Improve Degree Progress and Persistence at Western Washington University, Joseph E. Trimble, Carl H. Simpson, and Gary R. McKinney
Strategic Management Plans and Procedures to Improve Degree Progress and Persistence at Western Washington University, Joseph E. Trimble, Carl H. Simpson, and Gary R. McKinney
Submissions from 1993
The Everett Human Services Program: Alumni Attitudes and Perceptions, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Pat Hayes, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
The Everett Human Services Program: Alumni Attitudes and Perceptions, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Pat Hayes, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
WWU Lifestyles Project: Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Consumption and Consequences Among Western Washington University Students, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary R. McKinney, Scott C. Bates, Joseph E. Trimble, and Kathleen M. Pearson
WWU Lifestyles Project: Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Consumption and Consequences Among Western Washington University Students, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary R. McKinney, Scott C. Bates, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Kathleen M. Pearson
The Everett Human Services Program: Alumni Attitudes and Perceptions, Patricia E. Hayes, Gary R. McKinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, and Joseph E. Trimble
The Everett Human Services Program: Alumni Attitudes and Perceptions, Patricia E. Hayes, Gary R. McKinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, and Jospeh E. Trimble
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1992 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1992 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Evolving Character of WWU Freshmen: Analyses of CIRP Surveys from 1971 to 1991, Gary R. McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the 1992 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary R. McKinney, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1992 In-coming Class, Gary R. McKinney, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Evolving Character of WWU Freshmen: Analyses of CIRP Surveys from 1971 to 1991, Gary R. McKinney, Jospeh E. Trimble, and Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker
The Relationship between Participation in the Access Program and the Academic Achievement and Retention of Minority and Non-Minority First-Year Undergraduates, Beth A. Senecal, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
The Relationship between Participation in the Access Program and the Academic Achievement and Retention of Minority and Non-Minority First-Year Undergraduates, Beth A. Senecal, Gary R. McKinney, and Jospeh E. Trimble
Academic Advising at Western: Some Feedback from Alumni, Carl Simpson, Joanna Gregson, Linda Clark, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Academic Advising at Western: Some Feedback from Alumni, Carl Simpson, Joanna Gregson, Linda Clark, Gary R. McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Academic Advising at Western: Some Feedback from Alumni, Carl Simpson, Patricia E. Hayes, Gary R. McKinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, and Joseph E. Trimble
Academic Advising at Western: Some Feedback from Alumni, Carl Simpson, Patricia E. Hayes, Gary R. McKinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, and Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1991-1993 Biennium: Final Report, Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1991-1993 Biennium: Final Report, Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1993-1995 Biennium:, Joseph E. Trimble
Institutional Assessment at Western Washington University for the 1993-1995 Biennium:, Joseph E. Trimble
Submissions from 1992
An Analysis of the Effects of a Readjustment of the Math Placement Test Cutoff Scores, Jacqueline Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1991 In-coming Class, Jacqueline Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
Western Experience Survey, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Gina Gould, Trimble Joseph E, and Gary McKinney
Western Experience Survey, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Gina Gould, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
An Analysis of the Effects of a Readjustment of the Math Placement Test Cutoff Scores, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Trimble E. Joseph, and Gary McKinney
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the Spring 1991 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Trimble E. Joseph, and Gary McKinney
Selected Characteristics for a Decade of June Graduating Classes at Washington University: 1981 to 1991, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Trimble E. Joseph, and Gary McKinney
Western Washington University Alumni Attitude and Perceptions of their Undergraduate Experiences - 1987 and 1989, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Trimble E. Joseph, Gary McKinney, and Carl Simpson
Chose Not to Enroll: Survey Results of Nonenrolled Students Admitted to Western Washington University, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Trimble E. Joseph, Gary McKinney, and Debra Wharton
A Profile of Selected Characteristics of the Spring 1991 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
Selected Characteristics for a Decade of June Graduating Classes at Washington University: 1981 to 1991, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
The Cooperative Institutional Research Program (CIRP) Survey of Western Washington University Freshmen for the 1991 In-coming Class, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary McKinney
Chose Not to Enroll: Survey Results of Nonenrolled Students Admitted to Western Washington University, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary R. McKinney, and Debra Wharton
Western Washington University Alumni Attitude and Perceptions of their Undergraduate Experiences - 1987 and 1989, Jacquie Andrieu-Parker, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary McKinney, and Carl Simpson
Western Experience Survey, Gina S. Gould, Gary R. McKinney, Jacqueline M. Andrieu-Parker, and Joseph E. Trimble