Frequently Asked Questions

Confidentiality

1. How does ModernThink protect the confidentiality of the survey data?
2. What if my school is not recognized? Will ModernThink or The Chronicle disclose the fact that we participated?
3. How is our Institutional Questionnaire data shared?

1. How does ModernThink protect the confidentiality of the survey data?

At ModernThink, we go to great lengths to ensure the anonymity of your employees' survey responses. Examples include the following:

• ModernThink collects and stores all of the data on its secure servers.
• All survey takers are provided with a confidential, toll-free hotline which they can call on an anonymous basis with any questions or concerns.
• We only report data back to institutions when there are five or more participants in a particular demographic category.
• Survey takers are reminded before responding to the open-ended questions not to include any self-identifying information.
• Questions about demographics are strictly on a volunteer basis, unless otherwise disclosed to the survey takers.

Select Statement of Confidentiality for further details how we protect the confidentiality of your survey data.

If you have any questions about the Statement of Confidentiality, please call Kristina Naton at ModernThink. Kristina can be reached at 888.684.4658 ext. 104.

2. What if my school is not recognized? Will ModernThink or The Chronicle disclose the fact that we participated?

No. Because the program is also designed to help colleges improve as workplaces through the individual reports they receive, The Chronicle names only those institutions that scored well enough to be recognized in any category.

3. How is our Institutional Questionnaire data shared?

Data from all IQ submissions will be aggregated, summarized and synthesized and used in a variety of venues including but not limited to The Chronicle itself, ModernThink research, articles, publications (online and in print) and presentations, as well as the ModernThink Higher Education Workplace Trend Report. In addition, some institution-specific information (such as best practices) may be published or otherwise used by The Chronicle and/or ModernThink to cite workplace excellence. Any such information used in a public forum will be favorable in nature and will only reflect positively on your college.