Overview
Surveys can be created by Leaders and Important References and are used to ask single or multiple questions to specific groups. You can include skip logic and specify who can see the results—ideal for voting, gauging committee interest, feedback on recruitment or initiation, or ranking options like big/little selection. Click here for guidance on when to use Surveys, Questions, & Forms.
Key Highlights
Ask multiple questions at once
Use dropdowns, rating scales, or free-text responses
Apply skip logic to tailor question flow
View summary and individual response reports
Members can answer via the MCR mobile app
Set a due date for responses
Control who can view results
Export both summary and individual data
How to Create a Survey
- In MCR Web, go to Communicate > Surveys > Manage Surveys.
- Click the + icon in the upper right.
- Enter your Title and optional Description.
- Drag components from the left panel into the survey body to build your survey.
- Mark questions Required if you need an answer.
Click Create at the bottom of the tool box to be taken to the Recipients screen.
Select Recipients—surveys can only be sent to groups of members (roles or custom groups).
To create a new group, follow these directions.
Specify who can view results: choose groups or individual members.
Click Save as Draft to edit later or Send to send immediately.
Key Attributes
Page Breaks & Skip Logic: Use page breaks to set up skip paths based on responses (e.g., “What academic class are you?” guides to different pages).
Non-Anonymous: Surveys record responder identity and cannot be anonymous.
Single Submission: Each member can complete a survey only once.
Submit, Don’t Sign: Members click Submit—no signature required.
Fixed Audience: Visible to the members in the selected group at creation time; archived surveys retain original audience.
Editable Viewers: You can change who can view replies after creation.