Anonymous student surveys were introduced into Australian universities as a means of rating teacher quality, but new research reveals they have become a vehicle for abusive, misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments.
Dr Lakeman said the surveys could have debilitating impacts on the mental health of staff, particularly when the anonymous feedback was provided up to six times a year.
Dr Lakeman said the fundamental issue was that anonymous surveys were an easy measure for university management.
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