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AI Adoption in Higher Education

A research survey exploring how faculty and students adopt, perceive, and experience AI tools in higher education settings. Covers current usage patterns, perceived benefits and barriers, institutional policy awareness, training needs, and impact on teaching and learning outcomes.

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32 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome to this research survey on AI tools in higher education. This study explores how faculty and students experience artificial intelligence tools in academic settings. Your responses will help researchers understand current usage patterns, perceptions, and institutional contexts. • Participation is entirely voluntary. You may stop at any time. • There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions and experiences. • Your responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. • This survey takes approximately 12–15 minutes to complete. • Results will be used for academic research purposes. By continuing, you indicate that you have read this information and consent to participate.

Q02
Multiple Choice

Are you currently affiliated with a higher education institution as a faculty member, instructor, or enrolled student?

Q03
Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes your primary role at your institution?

Q04
Multiple Choice

Which of the following AI tools have you used in the past 12 months for academic purposes? (Select all that apply)

Q05
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To what extent do you agree that AI tools improve the quality of your academic work?

Q06
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How concerned are you about the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated content?

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To what extent are you aware of your institution's policies on AI tool use in academic settings?

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How confident do you feel in your ability to use AI tools effectively for academic purposes?

Q09
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Overall, how would you rate the impact of AI tools on the quality of teaching and learning at your institution?

Q10
AI Interview

Tell us about a specific experience where an AI tool significantly affected your teaching or learning. What happened, and how did it shape your view of AI in education?

Q11
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Based on your responses throughout this survey, please share any additional thoughts or feelings about AI tools in higher education that we may not have covered.

Q12
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What is your age range?

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Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses are valuable to understanding AI adoption in higher education. Your answers are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. If you have any questions about this research, please contact the research team at the email address provided in your invitation.

Q14
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What is your primary academic discipline or field of study?

Q15
Multiple Choice

How frequently do you use AI tools for academic work?

Q16
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To what extent do you agree that AI tools save you time on academic tasks?

Q17
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How concerned are you about academic integrity issues related to AI tool use?

Q18
Multiple Choice

Does your institution have a formal, written policy on the use of AI tools in teaching or coursework?

Q19
Multiple Choice

How much formal training have you received on using AI tools for academic work?

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How likely are you to increase your use of AI tools for academic purposes in the next 12 months?

Q21
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What is your gender identity?

Q22
Multiple Choice

For which of the following academic tasks do you use AI tools? (Select all that apply)

Q23
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To what extent do you agree that AI tools help you learn or understand new concepts?

Q24
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How concerned are you about data privacy when using AI tools for academic purposes?

Q25
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How adequate do you find your institution's current AI policies for guiding your academic work?

Q26
Multiple Choice

Which of the following training formats would be most useful to you? (Select up to 3)

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How likely are you to recommend AI tools to a colleague or fellow student for academic use?

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How many years have you been in your current role in higher education?

Q29
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To what extent do you agree that AI tools enhance creativity in your academic work?

Q30
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How much of a barrier is the lack of clear institutional guidelines on AI use?

Q31
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Please rank the following training topics in order of priority for you, from most to least important.

Q32
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Which best describes your institution type?

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