Graduate Student Experience in the Research University gradSERU

gradSERU, which stands for the “Graduate Student Experience in the Research University,” is the only comprehensive survey of graduate and professional students at the Ohio State University. This survey provides a powerful way for students to tell us about what’s working well, and what is working not so well, in classrooms, labs, and campus life.

The Ohio State University takes the results seriously in order to enhance programs and curricula, improve student services and policies, strengthen research and scholarship opportunities, and ensure a vibrant and supportive environment for all students.

Please find below a link to a data dashboard that lets you dive deep into the data at the university, college and program levels, by demographics, provided that there are a minimum of 10 respondents. The survey results are enlightening and provide invaluable information for leadership and programs that are looking for ways to improve the graduate student experience. In general, student respondents are very satisfied with the quality of instruction and the knowledge they gain at Ohio State. Within the overall satisfaction sections of the survey, respondents were extremely positive about the quality of library resources and support with a rating of 95% satisfied. Student respondents also provided positive results for questions about sense of belonging, demonstrating a 93% satisfaction rate when asked about fair treatment from faculty members in their programs and an 88% satisfaction rate when asked if they are proud to be part of their program. While most respondents are generally happy with the support they receive from their programs, the survey data illuminates areas we can improve, and I look forward to working with the larger graduate community to do so.