Survey Research and Analysis Project
Conducted survey research targeting on-campus students to determine which housing features from the existing housing app should be integrated into the Buff Portal. Analyzed data from 50+ responses to evaluate student preferences for laundry monitoring, maintenance services, rent payment, and dorm announcements, providing actionable recommendations for platform consolidation.
Project Overview
This research project investigated what campus living features should be translated to the Buff Portal as the university phases out its dedicated housing app. The goal was to identify which features students most value and prefer to access through a centralized platform.
Our team of five researchers designed and distributed a comprehensive Google Survey to students living on campus, recruited through personal networks including friends, roommates, club members, and classmates. We collected quantitative data on feature preferences and qualitative feedback on the on-campus living experience.
Key findings revealed high preference for integrating Laundry Check functionality into Buff Portal, mixed preferences for Maintenance Services (with some students favoring existing portals), and strong support for centralizing Dorm Announcements. The average satisfaction rating for current on-campus living experience was 3.66 out of 5, with 84% of respondents indicating that better information availability regarding dining halls and meal plans would improve their experience. Our analysis used Tableau for data visualization and identified clear opportunities for improving student satisfaction through platform consolidation.
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Data Visualizations
Interactive Tableau visualizations showing student preferences across housing features, demographic breakdowns, and platform preferences for various on-campus services:
Feature Preference Analysis
Student preferences for integrating various housing features (Rent Payment, Maintenance Service, Laundry Check, Dorm Announcements) into Buff Portal vs. existing platforms
Demographics & Experience Ratings
Residence hall distribution, information availability feedback, on-campus living experience ratings (avg. 3.66/5), and respondent year in school breakdown