Selected Completed Projects
(Project years in reverse chronological order)

2006

Click-It or Ticket Assessment

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute sponsored a statewide, two-stage telephone survey of Indiana residents. Stage 1, completed in May, established a baseline of awareness of Indiana seat belt laws and enforcement campaigns. Stage 2, during June, will assess the impact of the "Click It or Ticket" media campaign on awareness of seat belt issues.

CUPE Trail Use Survey

The Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs commissioned the Survery Research Center to conduct a survey of over 2000 Indiana residents from Marion County that use the various public trailways

Smokefree Indiana

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with Smokefree Indiana in an effort to assess attitudes and perceptions toward secondhand smoke in eight Indiana counties. The SRC will conduct telephone interviews with at least 600 residents in each county. The instrument was designed to assess respondents' attitudes toward the effects and dangers of secondhand smoke as well as tobacco usage in public places, including workplaces.

Lawrence Township Schools

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the administration of the MSD Lawrence Township on a telephone survey of 1,000 Lawrence Township residents. The study was designed to measure citizens' attitudes toward and support for the Lawrence Township school system and its programs. Citizens were given the opportunity to grade the school system, as well as offer suggestions for improvement.

New York City Tax Assistance Survey

Food Change, formerly known as CFRC, commissioned the Survey Research Center to survey 400 individuals from New York City that had received their assistance in preparing their taxes for fiscal year 2004.

University of Kentucky Adolescent Survey

The University of Kentucky, sponsored by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, commissioned the Survey Research Center to conduct a survey of Kentucky adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 in regard to health issues, including the use of drugs and alcohol.

Westfield Washington School District Survey

The Survey Research Center completed a telephone survey of 500 adults from the Westfield Washington School district in regard to educational issues. The sample was split evenly between parents with children currently attending Westfield schools and those without.

2005

Administrative Reviews

According to Indiana University policy all administrative officers and faculty are required to have their performance reviewed on a regular basis. The Survey Research Center at IUPUI works with review committees throughout the Indiana University system in designing and administering administrative evaluations.

Educational Monitoring and Improvement Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted telephone interviews on behalf of the Indiana State Teachers Association (ISTA). The SRC conducted interviews with 1,200 Indiana adults regarding the state of education in Indiana. Topics covered in the survey include ISTEP and proposed initiatives to improve the quality of teaching in Indiana's schools.

Indiana Supreme Court's Gender Fairness Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI ailed surveys to approximately 2,000 licensed Indiana attorneys to solicit their experiences and views with regard to gender issues within the Indiana judicial system. The Commission will use the results of the survey to prepare recommendations to the Indiana Supreme Court for improvements to the judicial system.

IUPUI School of Liberal Arts Strategic Planning Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI facilitated a web-survey of the faculty and staff of the School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI. The resultant data will be one component used to develop a long-term strategic plan for the School of Liberal Arts.

Avon Community Schools Survey

The Survey Research Center worked with the Avon Community Schools Board on a telephone survey of 600 Avon/Washington Township residents. This survey was designed to get feedback from residents on a variety of issues effecting the community's schools today, including funding and an expanding student population.

Elderly Gaming Survey

The SRC was been commissioned to conduct a gaming prevalence study among Indiana's elderly population. The survey was sponsored by FSSA's Division of Mental Health and Addiction. Telephone interviews will be conducted with 1,200 Indiana residents over the age of 59. The purpose of the research is to estimate gaming prevalence rates for Indiana's elderly residents.

Assessment of Indiana Criminal Justice Institute's "Click-It or Ticket" Media Campaign

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is sponsoring this statewide telephone survey of Indiana residents. Phase 1 will establish a baseline of awareness of Indiana seat belt laws and enforcement campaigns. Stage 2, to be completed in June, will assess the impact of the "Click-It or Ticket" media campaign on awareness of seat belts and other traffic safety issues.

Assessment of Indiana Criminal Justice Institute's "Serve Kids, Serve Time" Media Campaign

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is sponsoring this telephone survey of residents in 4 Indiana cities. The survey will assess the awareness of the "Serve Kids, Serve Time" media campaign in the 4 target markets (Evansville, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, and South Bend/Mishawaka).

 

2004

ARNOVA Board and Members Survey

The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) worked with the Survey Research Center at IUPUI on a telephone survey of members of ARNOVA's board and a web survey of current and former association members. The surveys were designed to solicit ideas from constituents regarding the future direction of the organization.

Brownsburg Public Library

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI was commissioned by the Brownsburg Public Library to conduct 600 telephone interviews with residents of Brownsburg, Indiana regarding the services offered by the local library. The study was designed to measure the residents' knowledge of their library's services, as well as to evaluate the current programs and services offered by the library.

Health Advantage Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with the Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation to conduct a survey of one thousand participants in the Wishard Advantage health care program. Eight hundred participants will be contacted for this study, which is designed to assess participants' access to health services, current health status, and risk factors for health problems.

Health-Related Philanthropy Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted a telephone survey on behalf of the Indiana University Center for Bioethics. Survey Research Center at IUPUI interviewers conducted interviews with 1,000 Indiana residents regarding philanthropic giving, volunteerism, and organ donation. The purpose of the study was to gain a better understanding of the motivations for giving, volunteering, and organ donation.

Impaired Driving Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked in conjunction with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) in administering a state-wide survey designed to capture Indiana residents' awareness and impressions of ICJI sponsored advertising and initiatives related to impaired and dangerous driving.

IUPUI Residence Life Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted telephone interviews with current IUPUI students. The purpose of the interviews was to determine what factors students consider in making housing choices, as well as students' awareness of the new apartment-style student housing available on the IUPUI campus.

Marriage Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with representatives from the Marriage Institute and the Hudson Institute in conducting a survey of 1,000 Indiana residents. The purpose of the study was to understand the attitudes, behavior, and opinions of Indiana's residents regarding familial relationships including the issues of marriage and divorce.

Media Specialists Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked conducted a mail survey on behalf of the Association of Indiana Media Educators (AIME). The survey was mailed to all certified school media specialists in Indiana and was designed to evaluate current programs and practices in Indiana's school libraries.

Review of IUPUI Vice Chancellor Mark Brenner

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with representatives of IUPUI to conduct a university-mandated performance review of Vice Chancellor Mark Brenner. This mail survey focuses on many aspects of the Vice Chancellor's performance over the past four years.

School-Based Clinics Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with the Bowen Center on a survey of parents of children who have received care at school clinics. The study is focused on measuring the children's general health and the parents' satisfaction with the care their children are receiving from the school based clinics.

Shank Public Relations

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with Shank Public Relations by conducting a series of telephone interviews.

Smokefree Indiana

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with Smokefree Indiana in an effort to assess attitudes and perceptions toward secondhand smoke in 8 Central Indiana counties. The SRC conducted telephone interviews with at least 600 residents in each county. The instrument was designed to assess respondents' attitudes toward the effects and dangers of secondhand smoke as well as tobacco usage in public places, including workplaces.

SYNAR Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction in assessing compliance with Indiana tobacco laws by tobacco retailers throughout the State of Indiana.

Youth Gaming

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted 811 interviews with Indiana teens, ages 12 to 20, for the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction. The purpose of the study was to estimate the prevalence of illegal gaming activities among Indiana's youths.

2003

ARNOVA Publications Portfolio Survey

The Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA) worked with the Survey Research Center at IUPUI on a mail study of ARNOVA members designed to determine which direction its publishing activities should take in the future and the formats that members prefer to receive information in. To date, 179 ARNOVA members from across America and from as far away as the United Kingdom have returned completed questionnaires.

Central Indiana Household Study

This statewide survey, commissioned by the Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, consisted of approximately 3,200 telephone interviews with Indiana residents. This broad planning and assessment survey addressed quality of life and community strength issues including health, safety, local social and public services, and social problems affecting Indiana communities.

Click-It or Ticket Assessment

The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute sponsored this statewide, two-stage telephone survey of Indiana residents. Stage 1, completed in May, established a baseline of awareness of Indiana seat belt laws and enforcement campaigns. Stage 2, completed in June, assessed the impact of the "Click It or Ticket" media campaign on awareness of seat belt issues.

Community Service Council of Monroe County

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the Community Service Council of Monroe County, Indiana on a research project designed to assess community needs for social services. Two hundred telephone interviews were conducted with residents of Monroe County. The Monroe County Household Assessment instrument was designed to assess households' needs in areas such as employment, health care, housing, and education.

Gambling Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked in conjunction with the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute in administering a state-wide survey designed to capture the prevalence of gambling activities and gambling problems in the State of Indiana. The project will consisted of 400 telephone interviews with Indiana residents.

Glenbard Township High School District 87 Assessment

The SRC conducted telephone interviews with 1,000 residents of Glenbard Township High School District 87 (DuPage County, Illinois). The survey addressed curriculum, budget, and transportation issues within the school district.

Goshen College Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with Goshen College on a mail survey of alumni and Mennonite Church leaders. The project consisted of 1,700 alumni questionnaires and 250 church leader questionnaires.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with Hamilton Southeastern Schools on a telephone survey of 1,300 Hamilton County residents. This survey was aimed at a variety of issues, including whether to build a new high school or expand the existing schools to accommodate projected growth of the student population in the coming years.

Health and Hospital Corporation's Health Advantage Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation to conduct a survey of participants in the Wishard Advantage health care program. Eight hundred participants were contacted for this study, which was designed to assess participants' access to health services, current health status, and risk factors for health problems.

Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (INARF) Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked in collaboration with Crowe Chizek, LLC to perform an independent study of the economic benefits of a portion of Indiana's State Use Program (janitorial services and food products purchases). The information gathered during the course of the study assisted INARF in strategic planning and in promoting the benefits of the program. The goal of the research is to answer the following question: What does the State Use Program do for the economy of the State of Indiana? In all, 250 questionnaires were distributed to providers in the State Use Program.

Indiana Coordinated State Coverage Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked in conjunction with the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) in administering a state-wide survey designed to capture the overall level of insurance coverage in the State of Indiana. The research design was similar to studies that have been conducted in several other states (Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Minnesota and others). In all, the project resulted in 10,000 telephone interviews with Indiana residents.

IUPUI Jaguars Fan Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the IUPUI Office of Communications and Marketing on face-to-face interviews with attendees of IUPUI Jaguars basketball games. The survey was designed to aid the Office of Communications and Marketing in developing a cohesive marketing plan.

IUPUI Jaguars License Plate Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the IUPUI Office of Communications and Marketing on a telephone survey of current students and IUPUI Alumni. The study focused on measuring awareness of and attitudes toward IUPUI's special recognition license plate issued by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI was commissioned by the Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library to conduct 400 telephone interviews with residents of Plainfield or Guilford Township, Indiana regarding the services offered by the local library. The study was designed to measure the rates of usage among Plainfield and Guilford Township residents, as well as to serve as an assessment of the services the library currently offers.

School-Based Clinics Study

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with the Bowen Center on a survey of parents of children who have received care at school clinics. The study focused on measuring the children's general health and the parents' satisfaction with the care their children are receiving from the school based clinics.

Shank Public Relations

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI is working with Shank Public Relations by conducting a series of telephone interviews.

Tobacco Smart Indiana

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI worked with Tobacco Smart Indiana and the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County in an effort to assess attitudes and perceptions toward secondhand smoke in Marion County. The SRC conducted telephone interviews with 701 self-identified registered voters in Marion County, Indiana. The instrument was designed to assess respondents' attitudes toward secondhand smoke and its dangers, as well as to gauge support for proposed policies aimed at limiting exposure to secondhand smoke in public places.

Transportation Survey

The Indiana Department of Transportation commissioned a statewide telephone survey of 1,100 residents. The study, completed in May, addressed commuting, highway and transportation issues, residents' satisfaction with the Department's performance, and opinions regarding the importance of various transportation issues for which INDOT is responsible.

2002

Click - It or Ticket Advertising Awareness Study

In October of 2001 we conducted 1,200 telephone interviews with respondents who reside or commute to work in Marion County. The purpose of this study is to assess seat belt usage and raise awareness by educating the public on safety belt and child restraint issues. The study will also serve as a baseline measurement of the awareness of the Click-it or Ticket media campaign being conducted by the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.

Columbus Parks

In April of 2002 respondents living in Bartholomew County were contacted by telephone on behalf of Columbus Parks and Recreation to see how they felt about their local parks and recreation facilities. Questions about what could be done to improve these facilities were also asked of each respondent.

Equity in the Courts Survey

The Indiana Commission on Race and Gender Fairness provided the Indiana University Survey Research Center at IUPUI with a state-wide listing of 398 judicial officers. The study measured race and gender fairness and discrimination in Indiana courts.

Indian-American Water Company

This study was designed to assess residents' perceptions of the water quality in Newburgh, Indiana. The study was designed to allow residents to evaluate the water quality as they currently perceive it. We also sought to determine the prevalence of home-based water softening equipment and the desire for plant-based universal water softening.

Indiana Campus Compact 2002

Telephone survey of 821 Indiana residents designed to gauge their opinions of colleges and universities, as well as their involvement in community service and service learning. This research was the follow-up to the baseline Campus Compact study conducted in 2000.

Indiana State Department of Health Diabetes Survey

In May and September of 2002, we conducted telephone surveys with at least 800 residents of the following Indiana counties: Madison County, St. Joseph County, Howard County, and Elkhart County. The study was designed to assess residents' awareness of diabetes risk factors. The studies include questions concerning diet, exercise, health assessment, and other diabetes related health issues.

Marion and Mississinewa Elections Study

Telephone survey of self-identified registered voters in Marion, Jonesboro, and Gas City, IN regarding the 2002 Marion and Mississinewa school board elections. The polls were commissioned by the Marion Chronicle-Tribune.

Safety Belt and Child Restraint Survey

This was the second round of an ongoing study to assess seat belt usage and raise awareness by educating the public on safety belt and child restraint issues. We contacted 400 respondents who were between the ages of 18 and 40 who also had a child less than 1 year of age. The study will also serve as a baseline measurement of the awareness of the Click-it or Ticket media campaign being conducted by the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.

Safety Belt and Child Restraint Survey - 2-

This was the third round of an ongoing study to assess seat belt usage and raise awareness by educating the public on safety belt and child restraint issues. We contacted 1000 respondents from the general population and an oversample of 800 African-American respondents. The study will also serve as a baseline measurement of the awareness of the "Click it, or Ticket" media campaign being conducted by the Governor's Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.

WISH-TV Poll

In September 2002, the Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted a poll of self-identified registered voters for the new Indiana Seventh Congressional District, on behalf of WISH-TV in Indianapolis. Later in the election season, the SRC conducted polls for both the 7th Congressional District race, as well as the race for Marion County Sheriff.

WNDU/Elkhart Truth

In October 2002, the Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted a poll of self-identified registered voters for the new Indiana Second Congressional District, on behalf of WNDU-TV (South Bend) and the Elkhart Truth.

2001

2001 Giving USA

This project was collaboration between the SRC and the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. The SRC is collecting data from not-for-profit organizations nation-wide. Giving USA is the leading annual source for information on the nation's charitable giving.

Boone County Health Survey

The Boone County Health Department and Witham Health Services contacted the Indiana University Survey Research Center at IUPUI this spring regarding the implementation of survey research to find out how many citizens in Boone County have access to health care and if so, what services they are currently receiving. In addition the survey sought out to find the most urgent needs of residents, and where most of the residents in need live. The study consisted of 750 completes.

Diabetes Prevalence Survey

In April of 2001, we conducted a telephone study of 500 African-Americans in Marion County to assess their awareness of the diabetes risk factors. The study included questions concerning diet, exercise, health assessment, and other health related issues.

Hamilton County Parks Survey

Respondents living in Hamilton County were contacted by telephone to see how they felt about their local parks and recreation facilities, and what could be done to improve these facilities.

Indiana Anti-Tobacco Media Survey

The Indiana Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Agency has asked us to conduct a survey to help evaluate the anti-tobacco media program for young people in our state. 600 children ages 12 to 17 and 600 adults over the age of 18 were surveyed. In addition to the general population, the P.O.L. conducted an over sample of 200 Hispanic and 200 African-American respondents.

Indiana Judiciary Weighted Caseload Study

The SRC conducted secondary data collection for the Judicial Administration Committee of the Judicial Conference of Indiana. The SRC assisted the Committee in conducting a weighted caseload evaluation in the State of Indiana. The weighted caseload system was developed by the Committee in 1997 and used by the Supreme Court of Indiana in 1999 to develop local judicial caseload plans. The research was designed to determine the need for additional judgeships, as well as to help local jurisdictions evaluate their allocation of workload.

IUPUI POLL 2001

The Public Opinion Lab conducted a statewide poll of over 600 registered voters. Respondent's attitudes were measured concerning Indiana's property tax increase and budget shortfall.

Knozone Campaign Awareness Survey

A telephone survey of 600 residents living in Central Indiana was conducted in July. The project was designed to ascertain the awareness of air quality issues-specifically the ozone pollution problem-and awareness of certain advertising that had been undertaken in the previous year.

Marion County Health Assessment Survey

The SRC has collected data on behalf of the Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County, Indiana. The SRC conducted approximately 3,200 interviews with Marion County residents in order to discern what health problems exist in various neighborhoods throughout the County, as well as citizens overall health awareness. In addition to the 3,200 completed interviews with the general population, we conducted an over-sample of 300 Hispanic residents.

2000

Human Capital Development in Hendricks County Indiana

In June, interviewers at the SRC conducted 409 employers located in Hendricks County Indiana. The research was conducted on behalf of the White Lick Heritage Community Foundation of Hendricks County. The research was aimed at establishing the need for a Lifelong Learning Center in Hendricks County, which would provide job skills enrichment and other learning opportunities to the Hendricks County work force.

Campus Compact-Support for Higher Education in Indiana

Telephone survey of 811 Indiana residents designed to gauge their opinions of colleges and universities, as well as their involvement in community service and service learning.

Central Indiana Survey of Households

Telephone survey of 6,400 adults in Central Indiana. The project was designed to gather residents' perceptions of the quality of life in their communities. Residents were asked about problems in their communities, quality of services, and opportunities for a good life.

Citizens' Attitudes Towards the BMV

The SRC conducted a telephone survey of 413 residents from Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan and Hendricks counties. The survey was conducted for WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis, and measured residents' opinions on the Bureau of Motor Vehicles in Indiana.

Citizens' Trust in Courts in the United States

The National Center for State Courts commissioned the SRC to conduct research concerning the public's perceptions of the United States court system. From March to May 2000, the SRC conducted interviews with 1,000 randomly selected respondents in the U.S. as well as over samples of 300 African-Americans and 250 Hispanic-Americans. The main goal of the research was to evaluate the experience people had with courts of all types and their perceptions of how they were treated by the court system, court personnel, and judicial officers.

Community Economic Development Profile

Telephone survey being conducted on behalf of the Indiana Association for Community and Economic Development and The Indiana Coalition on Housing and Homeless Issues. The purpose of the study is to gather data, state-wide, which will be used as a tool to increase awareness and support of the nonprofit industry in Indiana.

Election Studies

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted surveys on behalf of many media outlets during the 2000 election season. Most notable were the three election polls the SRC conducted on behalf of WISH-TV, Indianapolis. The Survey Research Center at IUPUI also conducted an election poll on behalf of WNDU-TV South Bend and the The Elkhart Truth.

Indiana Gives

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted interviews with 800 Indiana residents on behalf of the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. The purpose of the study was to assess the patterns of charitable donation, as well as giving habits, giving frequency, methods of donation, and volunteer activities among Indiana residents. The study also was designed to test the effects of different survey modalities and incentives on response rates.

Indiana Residents' Opinions and Attitudes Toward Nursing Homes and Nursing Home Care

In May and June the SRC again conducted research on behalf of the Indiana Health Care Association designed to assess the public's perceptions of and attitudes toward nursing homes. The SRC conducted 408 interviews with residents of nine Indiana counties: Allen, Clark, Howard, Lake, Marion, St. Joseph, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, and Vigo.

Internet Penetration and the Demand for On-Line Health Care Services

Telephone survey of 407 Madison County residents designed to measure internet penetration and how residents utilize the internet in terms of health care issues. The survey was conducted on behalf of St. John's Health Systems.

Investors' Opinions and Attitudes Toward Financial Service Providers

Telephone survey of 908 investors in five states. The study was designed to assess investors' awareness of financial services and markets. In addition, the survey gauged investors' attitudes in regard to financial services decision making.

Jury Reform

A telephone survey of 1,012 citizens statewide (including an oversample of 202 African-Americans), as well as a mail survey sent to: 1) 243 sitting judges who deal with jury trials in the state, and 2) A sample of attorneys provided by the Indiana State Bar Association. The survey dealt with individuals' opinions on jury reform and their experiences with juries. The survey was conducted on behalf of The Indiana Judicial Conference and The Indiana State Legislature.

Legal Job Satisfaction Survey

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI surveyed 311 members of the legal community in Indiana on behalf of Indiana Lawyer and the Indiana State Bar Association. The research was designed to evaluate the condition of the legal profession in Indiana. Specifically, the questionnaire focused on legal professionals' general satisfaction with their careers, job-related pressures, and areas in which the legal profession in Indiana can be improved.

Perceptions of Lawrence Township schools

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI conducted interviews with 1,010 residents of Lawrence Township in Indianapolis. The study was designed to measure citizens' attitudes toward and support for the Lawrence Township school system and its programs. Citizens were also given the opportunity to grade the school system, as well as offer suggestions for improvement.

Perceptions and Opinions of Possible Transportation Improvements in the Indianapolis Region

In May, the SRC again conducted research on behalf of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO). The SRC conducted 1,129 interviews with residents of five central Indiana counties: Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Marion, and Johnson. The MPO is engaging in a twenty-five year plan improve the traffic and transportation situation in Central Indiana. The goal of this research was to both gauge the public's support of for different transportation solutions, as well as support for the financing options available for these improvements.

Philanthropic Giving Index

The Survey Research Center at IUPUI collaborated with the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy on this project as well. The SRC collected the data for this important research. The Philanthropic Giving Index is conducted be-annually by the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy. The Index is designed to measure attitudes about the philanthropic giving climate and reveal current trends and future expectations in American philanthropic giving.

Polis Congregations

Telephone survey with 400 completes among Indiana Congregations regarding their community and outreach programs.

Visitation Reform

A mail survey, consisting of surveys sent to three different groups of professionals who deal with visitation and custody issues: 251 family law judges, 359 members of the Family Law State Bar Association, and 118 psychologists who deal with custody matters. The survey explored opinions on reform and modifications within visitation/custody cases, both on a local and state level. The survey was conducted on behalf of The Indiana Judicial Conference and The Indiana State Legislature.

1999

Campaign Finance Reform-Indiana

Telephone survey of 838 residents, with 300 of these respondents having completed the first wave of the study in 1998. The survey was designed to measure citizen interest and potential action in regard to campaign finance reform at the state level.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools

Telephone survey of 457 residents with children as well as 366 residents without children. Investigated residents' opinions on the best way to handle the current and projected growth of the high school student population in the Hamilton Southeastern School District.

Indianapolis City Services

Telephone survey of 1,085 Marion County residents regarding the organization and administration of public safety services, the organization and cost of delivery of public education and support for improvements in infrastructure, property taxes and Unigov.

Indianapolis Fire Department

Telephone survey of 1,010 Indianapolis residents. The survey measured public opinion toward current and future fire department services. Specifically, respondents were asked about the importance of specific services, their perceptions of the IFD, and support for revenue enhancing options.

Indianapolis Mayoral Election

Series of interviews conducted for WISH-TV with Indianapolis residents in regard to their potential voting behavior in the 1999 mayoral election.

Jewish Federation

Mail survey of 946 members of the Jewish Federation, primarily those ages 55 and over. The study identified members' needs in terms of health care, transportation, housing, and other issues.

Keep Indianapolis Beautiful-Neighborhoods

Telephone survey of 377 neighborhood residents, as well as 89 residents who lived outside the neighborhood. The study gauged residents' opinions about their neighborhood, their quality of life, and their safety. This particular survey was a follow up to research conducted before Keep Indianapolis Beautiful made improvements in the neighborhood.

Latinos/Hispanics in Indianapolis

379 telephone interviews and 229 face-to-face interviews completed with Hispanics and Latinos in Indianapolis. Completed in December of 1999 and January 2000, it gives the first comprehensive picture of this population in terms of their demographic characteristics, assets to the community, and main problems they feel they face living in Indianapolis.

Legal Services

Telephone survey of 600 low income Indiana residents regarding their needs in terms of legal services. Specifically, the research was designed to measure the attitudes, behaviors, and opinions of these residents in terms of family law issues, housing issues, government benefits, medical assistance, credit and purchasing problems, and employment.

Knozone

Telephone survey of 611 respondents, including both Marion County residents and commuters to Marion County. The project was designed to ascertain the awareness of air quality issues-specifically the ozone pollution problem-and awareness of certain advertising that had been undertaken in the previous year.

Plainfield Public Library

Telephone survey of 409 residents of Plainfield regarding their use and opinions of the Plainfield Public Library.

Tri-County Residents' Opinions on Education in the Public Schools-South Carolina

Telephone survey of 1,012 residents of Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. The main goals of the research were to determine residents' evaluations of and ideas for the Tri-County schools.

Youth Gambling

Telephone survey of 1,404 youths in Indiana regarding their participation and frequency in a variety of gambling activities. The results were included in the December 1999 report to the governor on the Social, Fiscal, and Economic Impacts of Legalized Gambling in Indiana

 

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