Scope of Surveys

Surveys within the Scope of this Framework

Those responsible for initiating University surveys must seek advice from the HREC to determine if ethics approval is required.

Surveys within the scope of this framework include, but are not limited to:

• internal quality assurance surveys (eg surveys conducted for quality audit purposes, or by individual Schools, Branches, Faculties or Divisions in respect of learning and teaching, for the evaluation of staff, student or alumni perceptions of aspects of their experience of the University);
• surveys commissioned or sponsored by internal organisational units or external parties including individual University staff, Government departments or agencies, other external individuals or entities;
• internally sponsored market research surveys (eg surveys conducted with students and prospective students, graduates and alumni in relation to consumer behaviour and purchase intent);
• internal management surveys in respect of staff, student or alumni attitudes and opinions (eg satisfaction surveys, climate surveys, staff perceptions surveys); and
• other surveys where the University brand and reputation are at stake.