Office of Survey Research

Western's institutional research responsibilities are divided among three different offices: the Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Testing (OIART), the Office of Institutional Research and Resource Planning (OIRRP), and the Office of Survey Research (OSR).

OSR provides high quality survey research and other applied social science research that supports the mission of Western Washington University in a cost effective manner.

In particular, OSR surveys students, alumni, employers, and the campus community to provide valuable assessment data, analysis and reports which can be used for improvement of programs, instruction, faculty scholarship, and information services.

OSR and OIART are responsible for developing and administering the Western Educational Longitudinal Study (WELS).

OSR Activities: OSR supports assessment and accountability research at Western. OSR is responsible for developing and administering WELS. OSR acts as a research unit within the Sociology Department at Western. OSR provides internships, instruction in survey research methods, and employment opportunities for students at Western, particularly sociology majors and graduate students.

 
Our Administrative Staff

Richard Bulcroft, PhD
Director
Office of Survey Research
Arntzen Hall 504
Bellingham, WA 98225-9018
(360) 650-7913
Richard.Bulcroft@wwu.edu

Linda Clark , MA
Program Manager
Office of Survey Research
Arntzen Hall 527
Bellingham, WA 98225-9018
(360) 650-4882
Linda.Clark@wwu.edu

Beth Hartsoch, MA
Research Analyst
Office of Survey Research
Arntzen Hall 515
Bellingham, WA 98225-9018
(360) 650-7376
Beth.Hartsoch@wwu.edu