Link to Survey

FOR Students

You are invited to participate in a research study, which is open to all students, ages 18 and older, at Boston College. Taking part in this research is voluntary.

The purpose of this study is to better understand your perceptions of Boston College’s climate regarding sexual misconduct, your perceptions of how Boston College addresses and responds to issues of sexual misconduct, and the extent of your own experiences of unwanted sexual contact or sexual assault. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to answer multiple choice and free response questions in this survey. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

The survey is anonymous. Your name will not be recorded, nor any identifying information so it will not be possible to identify you in any sort of report we may publish. The information recorded will not be used to investigate specific individuals, but rather to identify trends on campus that may need to be addressed.

There are minimal risks to participating. However, some of the questions will ask about personal, sexual, and possibly troubling information. It could be emotionally strenuous or triggering to answer the questions. If you wish to contact support services, you will have access to the contact information for a variety of resources when you have either completed the survey or chosen to leave it. Additionally, you will find the phone number for the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet) hotline at the bottom of each page.

There are no direct benefits to individuals who participate, though the survey may give you the opportunity to reflect on your personal experiences and how you relate to the campus climate of Boston College.

Again, taking part in this research project is voluntary. You don’t have to participate, you can skip any questions you don’t wish to answer, and you can stop the survey at any time. If you choose not to be in this study, it will not affect your current or future relations with the University.

For faculty/staff

You are invited to participate in a research study, which is open to all faculty, staff, and administrators at Boston College. Taking part in this research is voluntary.

The purpose of this survey is to better understand your perceptions of Boston College’s climate regarding sexual misconduct among students, as well as your experiences observing, intervening in, and/or supporting survivors of sexual misconduct. If you choose to participate, you will be asked to answer multiple choice and free response questions in this survey. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

The survey is anonymous. Your name will not be recorded, nor any identifying information so it will not be possible to identify you in any sort of report we may publish. The information recorded will not be used to investigate specific individuals, but rather to identify trends on campus that may need to be addressed.

There are minimal risks to participating. However, some of the questions will ask about personal, sexual, and possibly troubling information. It could be emotionally strenuous or triggering to answer the questions. If you wish to contact support services, you will have access to the contact information for a variety of resources when you have either completed the survey or chosen to leave it. Additionally, you will find the phone number for the Boston College Sexual Assault Network (SANet) hotline at the bottom of each page.

There are no direct benefits to individuals who participate, though the survey may give you the opportunity to reflect on your personal experiences and how you relate to the campus climate of Boston College.

Again, taking part in this research project is voluntary. You don’t have to participate, you can skip any questions you don’t wish to answer, and you can stop the survey at any time. If you choose not to be in this study, it will not affect your current or future relations with the University.