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Illinois College 2022 Alumni Survey

Dear Illinois College Alumni,

I hope you will take a moment to complete this survey. We always want our community of alumni to feel connected to each other and the Hilltop, and that’s why we are taking this opportunity to gather your feedback. Your input is so important and we are committed to including it in our planning efforts.

I appreciate your participation and look forward to learning more. We will share the compiled survey results with our alumni community this summer.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Chloe Lucca ’14 at chloe.lucca@ic.edu or 217.245.3046.

Sincerely,

Marcy Bramley Burrus  '71
President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
Illinois College
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Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with Illinois College.
1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of Illinois College?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. How often do you promote Illinois College to others?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
3. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
4. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
5. How would you rate your decision to attend Illinois College?
Bad decisionFair decisionGood decisionGreat decisionNo opinion
6. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to Illinois College?
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7. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend Illinois College to a prospective student?
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8. How well did the education received from Illinois College prepare you for each of the following?
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a. Current work status
b. Further graduate education
c. Commitment to lifelong learning
d. Responding to new career opportunities
e. Contributing to my community
f. Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated
9. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
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a. My major or degree program
b. A faculty member or instructor
c. A student organization or activity I was associated with
d. Illinois College athletics
e. Illinois College in general
f. Literary Society, APO, and Greek Lettered Organization
Section II

The following questions are about your experience as a student.
10. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.)
11. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did Illinois College do at providing them?

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

Performance

1 = Poor
2 = Fair
3 = Good
4 = Excellent                 

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Relationships with other students
b. Academics/classes
c. Relationship with the faculty
d. Attending athletic events
e. Opportunity to participate in Greek life
f. Relationship with administration and staff
g. Student leadership opportunities
h. Skills/training for career
i. Traditions or values learned on campus
j. Opportunity to interact with alumni
k. Opportunity to engage in community service activities
12. Name one person who had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the relationship.
13. Name one program or activity that had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the program or activity. 
Section III
 
The balance of the questions pertain to your experience as an alumnus/a.
14. In your relationship with Illinois College, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
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a. Attend local Alumni events
b. Get in touch with other alumni
c. Read alumni email
d. Read the Quarterly magazine
e. Attend Illinois College sporting events
f. Attend class reunions
g. Visit campus
h. Visit Illinois College or Alumni website
i. Volunteer for Illinois College
j. Engage with Illinois College on social media
15. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate Illinois College's effectiveness in utilizing that method:

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

Effectiveness

1 = Poor
2 = Fair
3 = Good
4 = Excellent                  

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Alumni website
b. Illinois College website
c. Electronic newsletter
d. Email
e. Invitations to Illinois College activities
f. The Quarterly magazine
g. Periodic informational communications
h. Invitations to alumni activities
i. Social media/online community
16. Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of the following:
Space Cell Way too muchA little too muchAbout rightWould welcome moreNot nearly enoughNo opinion
a. Email correspondence from Illinois College (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Printed materials from Illinois College (magazines, newsletters, etc.)
c. Solicitations for donations (annual fund, support for athletics, etc.)
d. Invitations to alumni activities
e. Presence on social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
19. How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does Illinois College do at supporting alumni in doing them?

Importance

1 = Not important
2 = Somewhat important
3 = Very important
4 = Critically important

Performance

1 = Poor
2 = Fair
3 = Good
4 = Excellent                 

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Mentoring students
b. Identifying job opportunities for graduates
c. Recruiting students
d. Serving as ambassadors promoting Illinois College to others
e. Providing financial support for Illinois College (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Volunteering for Illinois College
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending general alumni and Illinois College events
j. Attending Illinois College athletic events
k. Participating in Illinois College online activities (social media)
20. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
21. Which of the following best describes your financial support of Illinois College?
22. Which of the following best describes your legacy giving status regarding Illinois College?
23. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of Illinois College:
Space Cell No impact on my opinionSome impact on my opinionSignificantly impacts my opinionCritically impacts my opinionNo opinion
a. Value/respect for degree
b. Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.)
c. Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, viral videos, etc.)
d. History/tradition
e. Accomplishments of alumni
f. School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report)
g. Accomplishments of faculty
h. Outreach to community
i. Accomplishments of students
j. Success of athletic teams
k. Availability of scholarships
l. A diverse and inclusive environment
Please provide the following demographic information:
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Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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