The
Center for Public Policy's Survey Research Institute,
under the guidance of Dr Richard Murray, conducts an ongoing program of public
opinion polling. The Center has provided
extensive polling data for the Houston Chronicle and local television outlets
as well as for regional public and private sector entities. In addition,
Dr Murray's analyses are frequently carried by national media sources such as
the New York Times and Washington Post.
In 2000, CPP modernized its polling capabilities with the installation of a CATI (computer assisted telephone interview) system. The overall project consists of twenty stations in the University of Houston’s Leroy and Lucille Melcher Center for Public Broadcasting.
Houston's View of the Aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina & Rita
The UH Center for Public Policy in conjunction with Rice University conducted surveys for the Houston Chronicle/KHOU-Channel 11 to determine Houstonians' opinion of the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Check out the coverage in the following Chronicle articles:
Most Say They'd Evacuate Again
White's Handling of Crisis Earning Political Capital
Residents Split on Whether Area Ready for Disaster
Interested in working as a paid CPP surveyor?
The Center for Public Policy's Survey Research Institute is gearing up for upcoming public opinion polls and is now accepting applications for telephone surveyors. Hours are in the evenings and/or weekends. No experience necessary. Strong phone skills and dependability required.
Contact Chris Mainka, program manager, at 713 743 1529.
Did you know?
The Survey Research Institute has completed surveys for graduate students, professors, media, local and state government, and private organizations. Here's a sample of some of the clients:
HISD
Houston Chronicle
Rice University
Texas Education Agency
Upper Kirby District
