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2025 Member Survey
1.
At what stage are you in your professional journey?
Early career (0-5 years)
Mid-career (6-19 years)
Senior career (20+ years)
Career transition (changing fields, re-entering workforce, etc.)
2.
Which job role most closely matches your current position?
Business operations specialist
Copy editor / production editor
Editor-in-chief / journal editor
Managing editor
Technology specialist
Publisher
Researcher
Writer
Consultant
Freelance
Other (please specify)
3.
In which region are you located?
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Europe
Australia
4.
Which CSE member resources do you value most? Please rate each item below, from being Highly Valued to Not Valued to you.
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Annual Meeting
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Virtual Fall Symposium
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Webinars
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
CSE Connect sessions (informal professional networking opportunities centered on a given topic)
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Access to Science Editor articles
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Email listserv (CSE’s Member discussion list)
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Networking opportunities
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Access to CSE resources and guides
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Volunteer and leadership opportunities
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Mentorship program
Not of Value
Unlikely
Neutral
Likely
HighlyValued
Other (please specify)
5.
Through which of the following means of communication do you access information from CSE? (Select all that apply.)
Email
LinkedIn
Facebook
X/Twitter
Bluesky
Science Editor
Word of mouth
Other (please specify)
6.
What additional member benefits would you like CSE to offer? Examples include general skills workshops, virtual speed networking sessions, and a searchable member or vendor directory.
7.
What sets CSE apart from other organizations that you belong to or know of?
8.
In what ways can CSE help you build and diversify your professional skill set? (Select all that apply.)
More webinars or online training
More leadership opportunities
Professional skills workshops (e.g., public speaking, LinkedIn training, AI skills)
Certification programs
More virtual networking opportunities
More in-person networking opportunities
More written resources
Other (please specify)
9.
What skills would you most like to strengthen or are actively working on? Please select your top 2-3 from the list below.
Project management
Public speaking/presentation skills
Manuscript editing skills
Managing staff
Strategic planning
Budgeting/finances
Managing volunteers or boards
Publishing technologies (AI, XML, metadata)
Negotiation and communication skills
Career advancement strategies (LinkedIn, interviewing, leadership)
Other (please specify)
10.
How would you prefer to engage in professional or career development? (Select all that apply.)
Live virtual workshops (3-4 hours)
CSE Webinars or Connect sessions (1-hour)
Self-paced online modules
Small groups
Individual coaching or mentorship sessions
Workshops at conferences
Written guides
Other (please specify)
11.
How likely are you to attend the following types of events in the coming year?
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
In-person meetings and conferences that require travel
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
Virtual symposiums
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
Free live webinars (typically 1 hour long)
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
Paid live webinars
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
Live virtual workshops (3-4 hours long)
Not Likely
Somewhat Likely
Neutral
Likely
Highly Likely
12.
Are you interested in volunteering with CSE? A list of committees can be found
here
. (If yes, please fill out
this form
.)
Yes
No
13.
What topics would you like to see presented at a future CSE meetings and sessions? Recent topics have included generative AI, government funding mandates, persistent identifiers, conference prep, switching publishers, and bullying.
14.
We're always seeking speakers for future CSE events, virtual and in-person. Would you be interested in sharing your expertise? (If yes or maybe, please send an email to cse@councilscienceeditors.org with the topics you’d be interested in presenting on.)
Yes
Maybe
No
15.
To be eligible for a thank you gift from CSE, please provide your name and email address.
