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Working conditions survey

Welcome to the official site for the UNC-Chapel Hill 2024 doctoral student working conditions survey. The Graduate School is dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and providing the resources you need to thrive. We recognize that doctoral students work in important positions across campus, and we want to know more about your experience. As part of the Graduate Student Experience (GSE) Initiative, we're working to assess current working conditions for doctoral students serving in various teaching and research-related roles.

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About the survey

This survey aims to gather critical feedback on the experiences of UNC-Chapel Hill doctoral students serving in positions such as RAs and TAs. By participating, you will help inform the GSE as it develops recommendations for policy changes and improvements that impact doctoral student employment at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Survey background

Organized by the GSE in partnership with The Graduate School and Abacus Evaluation, a core facility within the School of Medicine, this survey will be available to a predetermined list of eligible doctoral-level graduate students prior to beginning the student experience survey. The survey will be available and promoted for a duration of three weeks. Student participants will automatically be entered into regular giveaways. Giveaways will take place twice per week during the 3-week survey response period, so the earlier you respond, the more chances you'll have to receive a $100 gift card.

Key areas of focus

The survey will delve into topics such as:

How to participate

Take the survey here!

This survey is exclusively for current UNC-Chapel Hill doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs administered by The Graduate School. Eligible student participants will also receive an email from Dean Beth Mayer-Davis with a link to the survey. The link will ask students to confirm their ONYEN against a predetermined list of eligible doctoral students prior to beginning the survey. Participation is voluntary and your responses will contribute to meaningful policy recommendations aimed at enhancing the experiences of doctoral student employees at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Confidentiality

Your privacy is our top priority. ONYEN identifiers will be stored separately by Abacus Evaluation and only deidentified results will be shared with The Graduate School and the GSE. No identifying information will be shared in any reporting. The data collected will strictly serve program evaluation purposes and inform policy improvements.

This survey (IRB # 24-2458) was reviewed by the Office of Human Research Ethics, which has determined that this submission does not constitute human subjects research as defined under federal regulations [45 CFR 46.102 (e or l) and 21 CFR 56.102(c)(e)(l)] and does not require IRB approval.

Incentives

Participants who complete the survey will be automatically eligible for one of six $100 gift card giveaways. Giveaways will take place twice per week during the 3-week survey response period so the earlier you respond the more chances you'll have to receive a $100 gift card. Winners will be notified via email.

Estimated time

The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

Important dates

Impact

This survey provides a unique platform for doctoral students to share their insights and experiences in student employment roles at Carolina. Your feedback will inform the GSE's recommendations for policy improvements in RA, TA, and other doctoral student employment positions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who can participate in the survey?
This survey is exclusively for current UNC-Chapel Hill doctoral students enrolled in graduate programs administered by The Graduate School. Eligible student participants will receive an email from Dean Mayer-Davis with a link to the survey.
Can I use my PID to access the survey?
No, only your UNC ONYEN will enable you to access the survey. The survey link above will ask you to authenticate your eligibility by entering your UNC ONYEN, which will be checked against a predetermined list of eligible doctoral students.
Will my responses remain confidential?
Yes, ONYEN identifiers will be stored separately by Abacus Evaluation and only deidentified results will be shared with The Graduate School and the GSE. No identifying information will be shared in any reporting.
How long does the survey take?
The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Are there any incentives for participating?
Yes! Participants who complete the survey will be eligible for one of six $100 gift card giveaways. Giveaways will take place twice per week during the 3-week survey response period so the earlier you respond, the more chances you'll have to receive a $100 gift card.

Contact

If you have questions or concerns about the survey, feel free to reach out:

We welcome your feedback on the GSE or the survey process. Use the feedback form to submit any additional input.