Features of Online Feedback System

The following are key features of IDEA online feedback systems:

  • E-mail delivery of the information form to be completed by the administrator being rated.
  • E-mail delivery of the surveys directly to the eligible raters (e.g., faculty, professional and support staff, etc.).
  • Campus-specified start and end dates of the survey's online availability.
  • Automatic e-mail reminders delivered to those who have not responded. The campus determines the frequency of these reminders.
  • Option to add up to 20 custom questions
  • Ability to preview surveys, which encourages reflection and thought prior to completing them.
  • One-time restriction on information form and survey access and submission to ensure confidentiality and authentication of responses.
  • Confidential submission of surveys directly to The IDEA Center in Manhattan, Kansas. (See Statement of Confidentiality.)
  • Three copies of the summary report of results, including open-ended comments, are provided. They are mailed within 20 working days of the survey administration end date.
  • If multiple administrators are using the Feedback Systems simultaneously, each set of reports is returned in separate sealed envelopes to further ensure confidentiality.