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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If surveys are anonymous, then I don't see what the problem is.[/quote]

First, from what I’ve read so far, having the surveys be anonymous is not currently a goal.  
Second, I’ve done “anonymous “ surveys where I was the only one, or maybe one of two, with my particular demographic profile, so….while I didn’t have to list my name, the reality is that they were far from being anonymous in practice.  For many people in some environments, it doesn’t take that many data points to narrow down identity.  For example, I had a job where surveys were given to programs. Listing my degree alone, narrowed it down to one of 2 possibly people.  Degree and race was all that was needed to identify my responses with 100% certainty. Degree, gender, race, age, place of birth — 5 data points would easily identify me as a faculty member most places, and 2or 3 data points, or even one might be enough in others. [/quote]

Use your brain. We are not talking about your job, where there may be very few people with your specific degree and race at your work. We are talking bout colleges. If you are concerned about identity, don't indicate your race, sex, age, etc. Leave those blank. [/quote]

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