IRDS provides leadership in the development, identification, and use of surveys and survey data for evidence-based decision-making and to support institutional and educational effectiveness. Specifically, IRDS provides leadership in the following areas:

  • The development and execution of policies and procedures concerning the administration of surveys to members of the campus community
  • The University’s participation in national surveys and subsequent research studies
  • The provision of educational resources and workshops related to survey development.
  • The administration of the University's course evaluation system
  • The development of valid and innovative methods for evaluating teaching effectiveness
LMU Survey Administration Procedures
LMU faculty and staff who complete this online training may obtain administrative privileges to distribute surveys on campus.
Qualtrics on various screens
Qualtrics is a web-based survey software. Users can create, edit, and distribute the simplest to most complex surveys and generate custom reports.
Did you know?
The Surveys & Evaluation team maintains a library full of Qualtrics and survey design resources, including answers to your most frequently asked questions.