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Your Voice Matters

WHAT IS BETTER U

The Better U Survey is designed to capture the voices of staff and faculty across the University of Utah. The goal is to learn what truly matters in people’s work lives: what helps create a good day, what makes the U shine at its best, and what obstacles stand in the way. We want to hear from everyone—whether you're starting your first day or leading (a department) with years of experience. Every role brings valuable insight, and every perspective helps us grow stronger together. Originally launched at U of U Health, Better U is expanding to include the entire University of Utah in Fall 2025. Your feedback will help shape a stronger, more supportive workplace for all.

 

 

WHY IT MATTERS

Creating Honest Conversation

Better U helps leaders better understand both the opportunities and challenges of working at the University of Utah. The survey provides valuable data to support honest conversations and action planning across teams of all sizes. It highlights groups that are thriving as well as areas where additional support is needed, while also surfacing broader issues that call for system or university-wide solutions.

SURVEY TIMELINE

Oct 15 - Nov 2

October 15, 2025 - Survey Opens

All faculty and staff will receive a customized link via their university email, and the survey is designed to take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. Responses are fully confidential, leaders will not see answers attributed to individuals. The survey will be accessible on mobile devices and available in multiple languages to ensure broad participation. Leaders will only see results for groups with five or more people.

Next steps in the process include:

  • Customized dashboards available to supervisors: late November
  • College-level meetings: early 2026, to review data, interpret results, and identify action areas

SUCCESS STORIES

Conversations That Create Change

Better U has been used on the U of U Health campus since 2023. It unifies the separate feedback surveys for Health Academics and Hospitals and Clinics into one tool, helping us better understand the strengths and challenges of different groups and provide stronger support. We look forward to expanding to the main campus this year. The survey represents a concerted effort to listen, sort, empower, and improve. Listening begins with the survey. Then, we sort out what we can address and empower our teams to take the next steps.

At U of U Health, projects inspired by Better U have already addressed a wide range of concerns, including belonging, childcare, recognition and appreciation, administrative burden, and communication.

Finding Fulfillment in Our Work, One Improvement at a Time
It's imperative that we find ways to streamline our systems, bolster our culture, and support our people.
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Employee Feedback Is Driving Conversations and Improvement
The survey is helping us understand what our teams need to find joy in their work.
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Better U Survey: Making Sure Every Employee Is Heard
When we understand what matters to them, we can make this a truly exceptional place to work.
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CONTACT US

Better U is created in partnership with the following offices: Offices of Faculty, Human Resources, Chief Wellness Office/Resiliency Center, Marketing and Communication, UAIR and mission leaders.

Have questions or comments about Better U? Reach out to us below:

main campus employees
health academics, hospitals, and clinics