Belonging and Community at UMD Survey
Survey closed—thank you for participating!
Stay tuned for updates about results in fall 2024.
If you completed the survey prior to 9 AM on Wednesday, May 1, and opted in for the free ice cream incentive, a voucher will be loaded onto your student ID card within 72 hours. Please wait 72 hours between opting in for the ice cream incentive and attempting to use your coupon.
If you’d already taken the survey when we announced this incentive, don’t worry; we’ve got ice cream for you as well. If you entered your information for the other incentives (like box seats for Terps football and basketball games, the chance to create a Dairy ice cream flavor and more), you’ll receive a free scoop, too, as thanks for your participation.
If you have further questions or need to check on the status of your ice cream after 72 hours, please email belonging@umd.edu.
The University of Maryland conducted a comprehensive assessment of our campus to measure belonging and community. This survey, conducted by consultants from Rankin Climate, aimed to capture the experiences and perceptions of our students, faculty and staff to help inform the creation of an action plan designed to improve the sense of connection at UMD. Belonging is essential for individual and community well-being, for personal, academic and professional success, and for ensuring everyone in our community can thrive.
The survey is now closed; please keep an eye out for more information on results in fall 2024. Thank you to all those who participated!
Funds given
$374
to the Campus Pantry
$433
to the Student Crisis Fund
Student Participation Rate Leaderboard
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The above table was last updated on Saturday, May 4, 2024. These are preliminary results.
Incentives
Create a Maryland Dairy ice cream flavor
One lucky student participant will get to create and name a Maryland Dairy ice cream flavor.
Athletics tickets and apparel
Show off your Terrapin pride! Two survey participants will receive an apparel gift pack.
Help your unit earn funds
The academic unit with the highest percentage of student participation will earn $5,000 that they can put toward events that will build a sense of belonging.
Help campus causes
For every survey completed by a member of UMD's faculty and staff, $1 will be given to (your choice of) either the Campus Pantry or the Student Crisis Fund, up to a total of $10,000!
Timeline
2023: September to November | 2024: April | 2024: May to June | 2024: Summer | 2024: Fall |
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Climate Survey Working Group
Stephanie H. Chang, Assistant Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion
Dawn Culpepper, Director, ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence
Contact the co-chairs at belonging@umd.edu.