SERU
The Student Experience at the Research University (SERU) began as a research project out of the University of California Berkeley’s Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE). The investigators sought to develop a survey specifically tailored to the unique experience of students at research universities. Originally called the University of California Undergraduate Experience Survey (UCUES) and implemented across the University of California system, SERU administration was made available to other Association of American Universities (AAU) member universities in 2008.
The SERU is an undergraduate census survey; invitations to participate are sent to all undergraduate students during the spring academic term. The survey questionnaire is made up of a core set of questions addressing student academic engagement, time allocation, academic and personal development, institutional climate for diversity, plans and aspirations, overall satisfaction, and evaluation of students’ academic majors. Students are also asked to provide background and demographic information (such as sex, ethnicity, disability status, and parental education). The SERU survey is open for institutional participation each year from January through mid-July, a lengthy time period designed to accommodate varied institutional academic calendars.
The University of Washington first joined the SERU Consortium in spring 2014 to gather information regarding the academic and student life experiences of undergraduate students at UWS. This periodically-updated page contains links to a variety of reports on UW Seattle student responses. Questions or requests for information should be directed to Jillian Morn, the UW Seattle campus liaison in the Office of Educational Assessment.
Year 2019 Reports
Diversity Requirement Report (OEA Report 19-03) (712K PDF*)
Writing and Composition Report (OEA Report 19-04) (627K PDF*)
General Education Report (OEA Report 19-05) (1,782K PDF*)
Statistical Summaries
Year 2017 Reports
Statistical Summaries
Year 2016 Reports
Statistical Summaries
Year 2015 Reports
Method and Student Participation (OEA Report 16-04) (300K PDF*)
Statistical Summaries
Year 2014 Reports
Method and Student Participation (OEA Report 14-02) (299K PDF*)
Presentation to Student Life, October 2, 2014 (481K PPTX)
Research Brief: Student Employment (146K PDF*)
Research brief: Student Satisfaction and Commitment (178K PDF*)
Statistical Summaries