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Internal Assessment Resources

Assessment & Planning SharePoint Site

This is our internal file-sharing site, available only to NU staff in Student Affairs or campus partners. Please consult with the SA Assessment & Planning Team for assistance. 

Searchable Survey Item List

Curious about the various questions that are asked in our student-facing surveys? Click here to see a searchable, comprehensive list of our survey instruments (available only to NU staff in Student Affairs or campus partners). Then, complete a project request form to receive a dashboard of items that may interest you.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Many of our research studies must have IRB approval prior to the data collection process. This website provides more information: https://irb.northwestern.edu/ 

NOTE: Please consult with the SA Assessment & Planning Team for assistance before filing an IRB protocol on your own.

Institutional Research, Northwestern University

The mission of the Office of Institutional Research is to collect, integrate, and analyze institutional and external data to support institutional decision-making, planning, and policy development. The annual Northwestern University Data Book, a summary of official statistical information, is available on their website.

Qualtrics

University-wide survey software tool available to all Northwestern staff, faculty and students. 
https://qualtrics.northwestern.edu

NOTE: Please consult with the SA Assessment & Planning Team before sending out any survey related to Student Affairs departments.

Tableau Server

View your Assessment Reports from this dynamic online interface (NU community members only). 
https://tableau.northwestern.edu