Thank you to all who participated in this year’s Drake Student Survey. 1,419 students completed the survey out of 4523 contacts (31 percent response rate). We appreciate the engagement and want to give an update on our plans to respond to this information.

While we need additional time to fully analyze the data, here is a quick rundown of some findings.

• 91% of undergraduates and 92% of graduate students rate their experience at Drake as “good” or “excellent.”
• 86% of graduate students and 83% of undergraduates responded positively they would come to Drake again, if they were starting all over again.
• 89% of undergraduates and 91% of graduate students are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with their experiences with faculty.
• 92% of graduate and 84% of undergraduate students are “very satisfied” or “satisfied” with the quality of their classes.

These represent positive findings regarding students’ overall experiences at Drake.

This month, the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment will be sharing unit-specific results, compiling a summary of longitudinal results, and analyzing survey comments to identify areas of success and challenge. In the fall, we will pursue specific strategies to promote the use of this data across the University. We look forward to turning this important feedback into action.

—Kevin Saunders, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment