Mission

The Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research is a community of faculty, staff and students that serves the public interest by conducting research integrated with state-of-the-art data collection and analysis, developing social and behavioral research methods, and training leaders in survey and data science.

Vision

To build a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students who produce and disseminate actionable insights to improve the human condition.

Values

SRC endorses the values of the University of Michigan: Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Equity, Diversity, and Innovation. In addition, SRC values the following:

• Service: We share our time, knowledge, and energy.
• Transparency: We are open and honest across all hierarchies.
• Excellence: We do our best and always seek to improve.
• Autonomy: We own the execution of our work and are free to pursue new ideas.
• Collaboration: We work together with generosity and kindness.