Bentley University Adopts Explorance Blue to Increase Survey Participation and Automate Feedback Processes

Montreal, Quebec – March 2026 – Explorance, a global leader in feedback analytics, is pleased to announce that Bentley University has selected Explorance Blue to enhance course evaluation engagement, automate feedback processes, and deliver more advanced reporting to support institutional decision-making. 

Prior to selecting Blue, the institution faced several challenges in managing its survey processes. Student survey response rates were lower than desired, limiting the ability to capture representative feedback. At the same time, many survey-related tasks—including notifications, triggers, and survey link distribution—required manual workarounds, which increased administrative effort and slowed down the feedback cycle. The institution also lacked seamless integrations with key systems, such as D2L Brightspace and Workday, which made it difficult to streamline survey delivery and data management. 

After evaluating several options, Bentley University selected Explorance Blue for its strong capabilities and proven success supporting higher education institutions. The platform provides a comprehensive survey solution designed to automate workflows, simplify survey management, and deliver richer analytics and reporting. These capabilities will enable the institution to move beyond baseline reporting and gain deeper insights into student feedback to better inform teaching, learning, and institutional planning. 

Integration capabilities were also a key factor in the decision. Blue’s ability to connect seamlessly with systems such as Brightspace allows surveys to be embedded directly within the learning environment, making it easier for students to participate and increasing overall engagement. Automated triggers and workflows further reduce the manual effort required to manage survey cycles, allowing staff to focus on analyzing results and driving improvement. 

With Blue, Bentley University will establish a more efficient and integrated feedback ecosystem, one that improves survey participation, enhances reporting capabilities, and supports a more data-informed approach to improving student experience. 

With more than 20 years of experience supporting higher education institutions worldwide, Explorance helps universities transform feedback into actionable insights through scalable and intuitive platforms. This partnership further reinforces Explorance’s commitment to helping institutions strengthen feedback practices, increase engagement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. 

About Bentley University 

Bentley University is a private institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts, known for its focus on business education combined with technology, analytics, and the liberal arts. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare students for leadership roles in a dynamic, data-driven global economy. Bentley is recognized for its strong industry connections, experiential learning opportunities, and commitment to developing ethical and innovative business leaders. 

Learn more: https://www.bentley.edu/ 

About Explorance    

At Explorance, we empower organizations with next-generation feedback analytics to accelerate the insight-to-action cycle, encouraging our philosophy of “Feedback for the brave” to drive purpose, impact, and growth.  

With 20 years of expertise, we’re proud to be a trusted partner to 35% of Fortune 100 companies and 35% of the world’s leading higher education institutions. Explorance has positively impacted over 25 million individuals through our award-winning solutions—Blue, Metrics That Matter (MTM), BlueX, and MLY—designed to transform feedback into continuous improvement and measurable success.      

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