In 2023 the Graduate School joined the gradSERU Consortium to participate in surveying graduate students at research institutions worldwide to provide valuable data about various topics that impact the life and education of graduate students. Below find information about the gradSERU survey as well as a portal to the most recent survey results for students at Ohio State.
Look for gradSERU 2025 to launch during spring term. Patriciate in the second instance of the survey to have an impact on graduate education now and in the future.
What is 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.
2023 Overview from the Dean of the Graduate School, Mary Stromberger
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.
gradSERU Presentation by Mary Stromberger, Dean of the Graduate School
In November of 2023 Mary Stromberger, vice provost of graduate education and dean of the graduate school, presented a high-level overview of the gradSERU results for the larger graduate community. Use the links below to access the video recording and PowerPoint from that presentation.
These materials are available using your Ohio State username and password.
Accessing the Survey Results
To access the gradSERU dashboard click the link below and you will be asked to log in using your Ohio State username and password.
If you have any questions about using the dashboard reach out to Andrew Blatter at the Graduate School for assistance.