Shape Your Graduate Experience
We understand that graduate students have demanding schedules. Between research, teaching, coursework, and personal commitments, finding extra time can be challenging.
That is why your feedback is so important. The information shared through these confidential surveys helps the GSA better understand the experiences, concerns, and priorities of graduate students. This feedback provides valuable evidence that strengthens our advocacy efforts with the university, supports improvements to student services and initiatives, and helps us build a stronger, more inclusive graduate community at the University of Guelph.
Each survey below is designed to take less than 10 minutes to complete. By taking a few moments to participate, you can help shape decisions and initiatives that directly impact graduate student life.
Current GSA Surveys
1. Feedback on the New HR Pay System
Are you a TA or RA? Have you experienced issues with the new payroll system, such as late payments, confusing pay stubs, or incorrect deductions? Your specific feedback is critical for us to address these systemic problems with Human Resources and the administration.
Topic: Employment Pay and Administration
Estimated Time: Under 10 minutes
Share Your Feedback on the HR Pay System: https://forms.office.com/r/1wpnusyTVp
2. Graduate Student Well-Being
Graduate studies can be incredibly rewarding, but also immensely challenging. This confidential survey helps us understand the pressures you’re facing, from financial stress to supervisor relationships. The results will directly inform our advocacy for better mental health resources, academic support, and a healthier work-life balance on campus.
Topic: Health, Well-being, and Student Support
Estimated Time: Under 10 minutes
Share Your Insights on Student Well-Being: https://forms.office.com/r/95rsDXYXHQ
3. Addressing Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)
Creating a safe campus for everyone is a top priority. This sensitive and completely confidential survey aims to understand the experiences of graduate students related to SGBV. The data gathered is essential for advocating for more effective prevention resources, survivor support systems, and institutional accountability.
- Topic: Campus Safety and Equity
- Estimated Time: Under 10 minutes
- Contribute to a Safer Campus: https://forms.office.com/r/71VLDDge8n
4. GSA Services & Priorities Feedback
How are we doing? This is your chance to rate our services like the Health & Dental Plan, social events, and funding opportunities, and tell us what you want the GSA to focus on next year. Your input directly shapes our budget and priorities.
- Topic: GSA Services and Governance
- Estimated Time: Under 5 minutes
- Help Shape Your GSA’s Future: https://forms.office.com/r/ccN08GDjqY
