Surveys, Questions, and Forms serve similar, but distinct purposes for chapter operations. All three tools can be found in the Communicate section and we have detailed knowledge base articles for each here.
These features can replace:
Questions: Used to pose a single question to specific groups and ALL leaders can see the results. Examples include “Would you be willing to participate in takeover Tuesday on Instagram?” or “Are you going abroad next semester?”
Ask only 1 question at a time
Summary and individual results
To groups only
Can answer on the MCR mobile app
Can specify a due date
All leaders can see replies, can’t specify individuals
Can export both summary and individual results
Surveys: Used to ask single or multiple questions to specific groups. You can include skip logic and you can specify who can see the results. This is a great option for voting, gauging interest in committees, or ranking options such as big/little selection.
Ask multiple questions at a time
Drop down and rating type of questions in addition to questions
Can apply skip logic
Summary and individual results
Can answer on the MCR mobile app
Can specify a due date
Can specify who views the results
Can export both summary and individual results
Forms: Allows leaders to replace paper forms with a digital signature sent to specific groups. This is a great option for everything from an athletic participant waiver, a suggestion form to check-request form.
Ask multiple questions at a time
Individual results only
Can act as an electronic signature
Not able to answer on the mobile app
Can specify a due date
Can be anonymous
Results can only be viewed by position noted
Can export individual results
The table below is an easy way to view a snapshot of how each of these tools can be used and the most appropriate option for different types of chapter activity.