# Bearometer 16: Compliance

**Source**: https://bearometer.berkeley.edu/2026/01/31/bearometer-16-compliance/
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On January 26, 2026, the Faculty Bearometer sent the following question to 2,500 faculty members:

How often do rules or compliance requirements at Berkeley lead you to make less effective choices in how you approach teaching, research, mentoring, or service than you otherwise would?

The choices were:

- Never
- Rarely (1x a year)
- Occasionally (1x a semester)
- Frequently (1x a month)

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