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
2007
Common Data Set 2006-07, Kirk England
The First-Year Experience (FYE) and Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Programs Compared: Fall, 2006, Course Offerings, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Chris Stark
The First-Year Experience (FYE) Program Report: Course Offerings in Fall, 2006, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Chris Stark
The Freshmen Interest Group (FIGs) Program Report: Course Offerings in the Fall, 2006, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Chris Stark
A Profile of the 2007 Western Washington Unviersity Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney and Chris Stark
2006-07 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Report, Ernest Sams
2006
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Fall, 2005, Baseline Survey of In-Coming Freshmen, Richard Bulcroft, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Sara Jones, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS) Freshmen in Transition: Students Who Entered as Freshmen in Fall Quarter, 2005, Survyed at the End of Fall Quarter, 2005, Richard Bulcroft, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Sara Jones, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS) Transfer In Transition: Students Who Entered as Transfers in the Fall Quarter, 2005, Surveyed at the End of Fall Quarter, 2005, Richard Bulcroft, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Sara Jones, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
First-time, In-coming Transfers and Freshmen: a Comparison of Survey Findings, Richard Bulcroft, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Common Data Set 2005-06, Kirk England
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Fall, 2005, Baseline Survey of In-coming Freshmen, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Richard Bulcroft, and Sara Jones
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Spring 2005, Follow-up of Freshmen Entering Fall, 2003, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Richard Bulcroft, and Sara Jones
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Fall, 2005 Baseline Survey of In-Coming Transfers, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Richard Bulcroft, Sara Jones, and Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark
Western Alumni, Class of 2005 - Spring 2006 Survey Findings, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Sara Jones, Richard Bulcroft, and Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Survey of In-coming Transfers in Transition, Late Fall Quarter, 2005, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Sara Jones, Richard Bulcroft, and Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark
The Freshmen Interest Group (FIGs) Program Report: Fall, 2006, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Chris Stark, and Patricia M. Fabiano
2005-06 (3 quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Report, Ernest Sams
FIGS: Summary Report, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
FYE Seminars: Summary Report, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
New Student Programs: Summary Report, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
2005
New Transfer Focus Group Summary, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Ryan Dickson, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Departmental Academic Advising study at Western Washington University, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Ryan Dickson, Jospeh E. Trimble, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Students and Academic-oriented Technology: a Longitudinal Study, Ryan Dickson, Trimble E. Joseph, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Longitudinal Analysis from 2003-2004 WELS Survey, Ryan Dickson, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Student Attitudes Toward General University Requirements (GURs), Ryan Dickson, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
An Analysis of Student Evaluations of Instruction for the Fall Quarter 2004, Richard Frye, Trimble E. Joseph, and Chris Stark
Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Report, James Inverarity, Kathleen Kennedy, Jeff Newcomer, Lorrie Brilla, and Lauren Balisky
A Profile of the 2003 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney and Chris Stark
A Profile of the 2004 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney and Chris Stark
2004-05 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Report, Ernest Sams
Student Use of Email, Ernest Sams
Chart - Freshman Retention & Graduation Rate, Sharon Schmidtz
Chart - Graduates with Less than 125% of Credits Needed for Graduation, Sharon Schmidtz
Chart - Graduation Efficiency Index (GEI), Sharon Schmidtz
Chart - Number of Degrees Awarded, Sharon Schmidtz
Chart - Transfer Graduation Rate, Sharon Schmidtz
Common Data Set 2004-05, Sharon Schmidtz
Student Contact with Their Academic Advisors, Joseph E. Trimble, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Sharon Schmidtz
2004
Western Educational Longitudinal Study: Spring 2004 Follow-up of Freshmen Entering Fall, 2003, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Western Alumni, Class of 2003 - Spring 2004 Survey Findings, Pamela Jull, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
2003-04 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Accountability Performance Report 2003-04, Sharon Schmidtz
Common Data Set 2003-04, Sharon Schmidtz
2003
Expectations vs. Experience: Western Washington University's CSXQ/CSEQ Findings, Evelyn Albrecht, Ann Carlson, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
A Profile of the 2001 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Evelyn Albrecht and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
A Profile of the 2002 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Evelyn Albrecht and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Perceptions of Subtle Gender Discrimination, Hostility, and Sexual Harassment among Senior Women Faculty at Western Washington University, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Western Educational Longitudinal Study: Baseline of Freshmen entering Fall, 2003, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS): Fall 2003 Freshmen Transitions Survey, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Joseph E. Trimble, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
An Analysis of Fall, 2002 Course Evaluations, Richard Frye
2002-03 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Accountability Measures Calculation, Sharon Schmidtz
Accountability Performance Report 2002-03, Sharon Schmidtz
Common Data Set 2002-03, Sharon Schmidtz
2002
Perceptions of Subtle Gender Discrimination, Hostility, and Sexual Harassment among Senior Women Faculty at Western Washington University, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Peer Evaluation of Teaching, Thor Hansen
Ability, Interest and Effort: Understanding Outcomes of Math Coursework for Western Washington Univeristy Freshmen, Pamela Jull and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Faculty Studies: Summary of Three Reports, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Carl Simpson, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Joseph E. Trimble, and Evelyn Albrecht
1999 Western Washington University Faculty Survey: a Sampling of Findings, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Evelyn Albrecht
2001-02 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Analysis of Student Demand For Courses at Western Fall Quarter, 2001, Carl Simpson and Sharon Schmidtz
2001
Survey of Non-Returning Students, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Richard Frye, and Carl Simpson
Analysis of Freshmen Retention: Fall 1998 to Fall 1999, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Sharon Schmidtz, and Carl Simpson
Quantitative Reasoning: an Overview, Marsha Davidson and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Five-year Follow-up of the Class of 1993: Advanced Education, Pamela Jull and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Five-year Follow-up of the Class of 1993: Alumni Satisfaction, Pamela Jull and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
A Profile of the Fall 2000 Freshman Class at Western: Comparative Trends and Patterns with a National Sample, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Seniors Assess their Experience at Western Washington University: Senior Survey (CSS) Results from 1999, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Seniors Assess their Experience at Western Washington University: Senior Survey (CSS) Results from 2000, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
A Profile of the 2000 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney and Evelyn Albrecht
Better Read that Again: Web Hoaxes & Misinformation, Paul S. Piper
2000-01 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
Classroom Scheduling Recommendations, Sharon Schmidtz
Common Data Set 2000-01, Sharon Schmidtz
Analysis of the Change in Math Placement Test Instruments, Sharon Schmidtz and Carl Simpson
Western Washington University Gender Equity Salary Study, Carl Simpson
Analysis of Freshmen Retention: Fall 1998 to Fall 1999. Executive Summary, Carl Simpson, Sharon Schmidtz, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
2000
Information Literacy: an Overview, Robin Angeley and Jeff Purdue
Freshmen Interest Group (FIG) Report, Kris Bulcroft and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Freshmen Interest Group (FIGs) Pilot Program Report: Executive Summary, Kris Bulcroft and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
Employer Perspectives on Western Graduates, Linda D. (Linda Darlene) Clark, Pamela Jull, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Carl Simpson
Longitudinal Findings from the 1999 Lifestyles Survey, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads, and Chris Stark
WWU Lifestyles Project IV: Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Consumption and Consequences among Western Washington University Students, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads, and Chris B. Stark
Western Washington University Faculty Instructional Technology Survey Results, Richard Frye and Carl Simpson
Involving Undergraduates in Research, Thor Hansen
The Transition of Running Start Program Participants into Western Washington University, Damian Jordan, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Joseph E. Trimble
Wired at Western: Computer Technology at Western Washington University, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney
A Profile of the Fall 1999 Freshman Class at Western: Comparative Trends and Patterns with a National Sample, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney and Joseph E. Trimble
A Profile of the 1999 Western Washington University Graduating Class, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Joseph E. Trimble, and Evelyn Albrecht
1999-00 (3 Quarters & AYA) SCH & FTE Faculty Reports, Ernest Sams
BSD Survey on High Schools, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
SKAT Rider Questionnaire, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
Youth and Families Survey, Western Washington University. Office of Survey Research
1999
The Scholarship of Teaching at Western Washington University: The Carnegie Teaching Academy Program, 1999, Kris Bulcroft
Lifestyles, 1998: Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Consumption and Consequences among Western Washington University Students - an Extended Executive Summary, Patricia M. Fabiano, Yu-Ree Hyun, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Heather K. Mertz, and Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads
WWU Lifestyles Project III: Patterns of Alcohol and Drug Consumption and Consequences among Western Washington University Students, Patricia M. Fabiano, Yu-Ree Hyun, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, Heather K. Mertz, and Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads
The Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Academic Performance: Findings from the 1999 Lifestyles Survey, Patricia M. Fabiano, Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney, and Kristoffer W. (Kristoffer Williams) Rhoads
Assessment, Accountability, and Student Learning Outcomes, Richard Frye
Running Start Student Profile: Western Washington University, Richard Frye, Joseph E. Trimble, and Gary (Gary Russell) McKinney