Reasons for (not) studying languages at the college level, is surveying UW-Madison Undergraduate students 18 years of age and older. The study aims to examine the factors that influence undergraduate students’ decisions about whether or not to study a language at UW-Madison.
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PRN Curriculum and Planning Guide Evaluation
The Resource Center for the American Alliance of Cancer Pain Initiatives is conducting a brief survey among health care providers who purchased the Pain Resource Nurse Curriculum and Planning Guide to evaluate how the materials have been used and the impact they have had.
California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH)
The California Youth Transitions to Adulthood Study (CalYOUTH) is an evaluation of the impact of AB12, the California Fostering Connections to Success Act, on outcomes during the transition to adulthood for foster youth.
Understanding PhD Career Pathways for Program Improvement
The University of Wisconsin – Madison Graduate School and the Council of Graduate Schools are doing two web surveys with three cohorts of graduate alumni and three cohorts of graduate students.
Affording Degree Completion: A Study of Student Financial Aid
Affording Degree Completion: A Study of Student Financial Aid is surveying over 6,000 students at 10 different universities across the United States. Invited students have taken on the responsibility of covering the costs to be in college. Researchers want to learn more about the ways students cover their cost of attendance, by getting a clearer picture of the ways in which students pay for school, and the kinds of supports and aid made available to them.
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) is a federally-mandated evaluation of the use of independent living services by foster youth in Wisconsin and a measure of the state’s performance in preparing youth for their transition from foster care to independent living.
American State Administrators Project
The American State Administrators Project survey canvasses top-level state administrative executives about attitudes and trends in state government.
DNA Collection Via Saliva Donations With a Large, Longitudinal Sample: A Comparison of Different Treatments and Their Outcomes
The North Carolina Post-Adoption Life Study (NC-PALS)
In 2018, UWSC developed and fielded NC-PALS, the North Carolina Post-Adoption Life Study. This study assesses well-being and examines challenges that youth face who were adopted as they transition to adulthood. The study is being conducted in collaboration with Child Trends with funding from the Duke Endowment.
Wisconsin Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) 2018
The Wisconsin Youth Tobacco Survey (YTS) is a school-based survey of middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. The survey collects information on youth knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors related to the use of tobacco and vaping products.