Research and Assessment
National College Health Assessment
The National College Health Assessment (NCHA) is Brandeis University's primary source for student health data. The survey is conducted on alternate years, and was most recently administered in the fall 2024. This survey is confidential; NCHA does not share any personally identifiable information with Brandeis, only aggregate data.
Learn more about the survey at the ACHA-NCHA website.
For more information about the NCHA survey or to request a presentation of recent NCHA data, please contact Leah Berkenwald.
Biennial Review
The Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations, part 86 of the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR) requires that, as a condition of receiving funds or any other form of financial assistance under any federal program, an institution of higher education must certify that it has adopted and implemented a program to prevent the unlawful possession, use or distribution of illicit drugs and alcohol by students and employees.
The Biennial Review is a report to be completed on alternate years, providing documentation of compliance with federal regulations, as well as recent data on student alcohol and other drug use, and updates on campus education, prevention, intervention and treatment initiatives.
View the 2021-23 Biennial Review Executive Summary.
For more information about the Biennial Review, please contact Leah Berkenwald.
2018-19 Campus Needs Assessment
In September 2018, the Health and Wellness Council came together to coordinate efforts and conduct a campus needs assessment completed in June 2019. For more information about the 2018-19 Campus Needs Assessment, please contact Leah Berkenwald.