Sample Copy
Below are some suggested text for emails, captions, and eNewsletters.
Sample General Email Invitation
Subject: Your Voice Matters: Take the gradSERU
Dear [Student]:
The Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) survey is one of the most important tools that we have to assess the graduate and professional student experience.
Neither the University of Minnesota Graduate School nor your college/program will have access to identifiable response data. We take your feedback and responses seriously so that we can enhance programs and curricula, improve student services and policies, strengthen research and scholarship opportunities, and ensure a vibrant and supportive environment for all students.
The sooner that you complete the survey, the better your chances for winning prizes!
Thank you for helping to ensure that the University provides a great experience for graduate and professional students.
Visit seru.umn.edu/grad to learn more.
[Your Name]
[Department/College]
Sample Department/Unit Specific Email
Subject: [Department/College] Students: Take the gradSERU Survey
Dear [Student]:
I’m writing to ask you to complete the U of M’s most important student survey for graduate and professional students: the Graduate Student Experience in the Research University (gradSERU) survey.
[Department/College] uses gradSERU data often to understand our students’ academic and advising experiences, career goals, and engagement. [Department/College] would like to hear from as many [department/college] students as possible so that we capture a detailed snapshot of how we’re doing.
The sooner that you complete the survey, the better your chances for winning prizes!
Thank you for helping to ensure that the University provides a great experience for graduate and professional students.
Visit seru.umn.edu/grad to learn more.
[Your Name]
[Department/College]
Sample Social Media Posts
- Tell the U of M about your experience and take the gradSERU Survey!
- [Department/College] wants to hear what you think! We'll use the data from [department/college] students to improve our policies, programs, and services. Take the gradSERU survey >
- Your voice matters! Take the U of M's most important student survey, the gradSERU, and tell us about YOUR student experience.
Sample eNewsletter Blurb
Take the gradSERU Survey
The gradSERU survey is used to assess student experiences on campus. Your input ensures that the University is providing the best experience possible for current and future graduate and professional students. Take the survey now >