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On June 3, 2026, the New Survey Taking Experience (NSTE) will be enabled by default for all newly created surveys. Existing live surveys will not be affected or visually altered. You do not need to take any action unless your surveys use custom CSS, JavaScript or an API process.
Per Qualtrics, the NSTE is a modernized survey design, built to be faster, more mobile-responsive, and highly accessible (WCAG 2.2 AA compliant). Any new Qualtrics features (e.g., new question types, security features) will only be supported in the NSTE going forward. If you would like to preview or enable the NSTE for an existing survey you have, you can do so by: opening the “Survey” tab in your existing survey, selecting “Look and feel” from the sidebar, and then following the directions on the NSTE dialogue box that appears.
What is Qualtrics?
Qualtrics XM is a cloud-based survey software that empowers faculty, staff, and students to create surveys, collect feedback, and analyze real-time responses through an intuitive interface. With advanced features like customizable templates, logic branching, and integration with other data platforms, Qualtrics is suited for various purposes, from academic research to administrative assessments.
Qualtrics allows users of all technical skill levels to easily gather, interpret, and act on the data they collect.
Students can utilize Qualtrics to support various academic research and data analysis needs. Whether for class projects, research papers, or capstones, the platform allows students to design and distribute surveys, gather primary data, and apply statistical analysis to their findings. Features like logic branching ensure relevant and accurate data collection, while the ability to export results to programs like SPSS or Excel supports more detailed analysis. For complex research, Qualtrics provides advanced question types, handles large datasets, and offers comprehensive reporting options, helping students maintain methodologically sound research and organized data.
Faculty and staff also benefit from Qualtrics for tasks like course feedback, program evaluations, and institutional assessments. Faculty can collect quantitative and qualitative data to assess learning outcomes or improve teaching strategies, while staff can use the platform to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct satisfaction surveys or event feedback.
With its ability to handle large datasets and automated reporting, including comprehensive reporting options, Qualtrics streamlines data collection processes, making it a valuable tool for improving decision-making across the institution.
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