I still have questions about Harvard’s Sexual Conduct Survey. Who should I contact?

Send an email to sexualconductsurvey@harvard.edu. During the three weeks that the survey is open (April 12 through May 3) this Harvard specific email account will be regularly monitored and someone will respond to your questions within one business day.

I would like to talk to someone about sexual harassment and sexual assault. Who should I contact?

Please refer to our resource list here.

I am having technical difficulties (for example, I lost my link to the survey, or I’m having issues with the $5 Amazon gift card). What should I do?

Please send an e-mail to CampusClimateHelp@westat.com or call 1-855-497-4787.

Does the survey work on all browsers and handheld devices?

Yes, the survey is compatible with all browsers and handheld devices. Additionally, you do not have to complete the survey from a Harvard computer or Harvard network.

Are there any incentives associated with this survey?

All students at Harvard who complete the survey will receive a $5 Amazon gift card.

What will Harvard do with the results?

Share them in a way that protects the privacy of student respondents and use them to understand and respond to sexual misconduct.

Harvard University expects to share aggregated results with the Harvard community. We plan to report data that permits comparability with other AAU institutions. In addition, Westat will provide a report that aggregates data across all participating institutions. These results will be used to understand the current climate regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault and to shape related policies.

How long will the survey take to complete?

This survey should take most people approximately 20 minutes to complete. It may take up to 30 minutes for some individuals. If you are not able to complete the survey in one sitting, you will be able to save your progress and return to it at another time.

Am I required to take this survey?

No. You do not have to participate in this survey, and if you do participate, you may skip any question you are not comfortable answering and you may exit the survey at any time.

Will my answers be confidential?

Yes. Survey responses will be completely confidential.

When you complete the survey, the connection with your name, email, and IP address will be permanently severed, so responses will not be connected to identifying information from that point forward. If you start the survey but do not complete it, the connection with your name, email, and IP address will be permanently severed at the end of the survey period.

How do I take the survey?

Every degree-seeking Harvard student over 18 will receive an email from “Campus Climate Survey,” which will be sent by Westat, the firm administering the survey. Open the email invitation and click on the individualized link—you must use this link to access the survey (this protects your confidentiality – read more here ...

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