Special Campus Memo: Campus Staff Climate Survey

On Wednesday, April 3, Grinnell College staff members will receive an email invitation to take part in a campus staff climate survey administered by the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI). This confidential survey will seek staff input about job satisfaction, general issues and concerns, and areas for improvement.

Although there have been various College-administered staff surveys in the past, this is the first national climate survey opportunity for Grinnell staff members. This will allow the College to more readily compare results to other institutions, such as participating Peer 16 colleges, and may provide more opportunities for collaboration on initiatives to address staff concerns.

Widespread participation and candid input are the best ways for the community to share staff insights, which can be used to create meaningful plans that address concerns. President Raynard S. Kington has asked that the results of the survey be shared fully with the community to develop an action plan. Survey results will be shared with staff during the fall 2019 semester.

The email survey invitation will originate from heri@vainc.net. The subject line will read “Staff Climate Survey Invitation.” Also, this survey is for staff members only. Grinnell faculty members will be surveyed by HERI during the fall semester.

Contact Associate Vice President for Analytic Support and Institutional Research Catherine Renner with any questions about the survey.