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New England Conservatory Alumni Survey 2022

Dear Alumnus/a,

As an integral part of the NEC community, we want to know how we can better support you. By completing this survey, you will help us understand your expectations so that we can meet your needs and interests. Your thoughts and feedback are important to the development of alumni programming, events, and outreach. 
 
We are very grateful for your time and input. To show our appreciation for completing the survey, please enter your name and email after submitting the survey to be entered to win prizes including an Apple iPad, Garmin Venu, AirPods, NEC water bottle and more!
 
Sincerely,

Jackie Martocchio
Director of Engagement
We recommend taking your survey on a desktop computer, laptop computer or tablet. If you take the survey using a mobile device, we recommend turning your mobile device to the landscape position. Remember, if you cannot complete the entire questionnaire, please hit the “submit” button at the end, so that we can still capture your results. None of the questions are required. 
Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with NEC.
1. Which of the following describes your overall opinion of NEC?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. How often do you promote NEC 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 experience as an alumnus/a?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
5. How would you rate your decision to attend NEC?
Bad decisionFair decisionGood decisionGreat decisionNo opinion
6. Please review the list and check off the three (3) qualities on the list that you feel most describe an alumnus/a of NEC:
 
7. How well did the education received from NEC prepare you for each of the following?
Space Cell Poor preparationFair preparationGood preparationExcellent preparationNo opinion
a. Ability to grow by my willingness to receive and give coaching
b. Ability to handle stressful situations
c. Ability to work in collaboration with others
d. Adapting to career changes and new opportunities
e. Commitment to continuously growing and learning
f. Contributing to my community
g. Current career
h. Further graduate education
i. Landing the job I wanted after graduation
j. Leading a musically inspired life
k. Learning to make things work in harmony
8. How much did NEC contribute to your preparedness for each of the following?
Space Cell No contributionA little contributionSome contributionSignificant contributionNo opinion
a. Ability to synthesize learning
b. Civic knowledge and engagement - local and global
c. Collaborating with others
d. Creative and innovative thinking
e. Critical thinking
f. Decision-making skills
g. Effective writing
h. Effective oral communication
i. Entrepreneurial mindset
j. Leadership skills
k. Musical excellence
l. Problem solving
m. Quantitative reasoning
n. Teaching/music education
o. Understanding diversity, inclusion, and belonging
9. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
Space Cell Not loyalSomewhat loyalLoyalVery loyalNo opinion
a. A student organization or activity I was involved with
b. Community Performances and Partnerships Program
c. Ensembles I performed with
d. Faculty member/instructor
e. Instrument/program
f. My class year
g. NEC in general
h. Studio Faculty
Section II

The following questions are about your experience as a student.
10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did NEC 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. Ability to interact with visiting artists and residencies
b. Academics/classes (musical)
c. Academics/classes (non-musical)
d. Experiencing/participating in the Boston music scene
e. Experiential/applied learning
f. Finding my own creative interpretations
g. Having an environment that allowed me to grow
h. Inclusion and a sense of belonging
i. Interdisciplinary opportunities
j. Opportunity to engage in community service activities
k. Opportunity to develop teaching skills
l. Opportunity to be involved in the Boston community
m. Opportunity to interact with alumni
n. Performance opportunities
o. Relationship with the faculty
p. Skills/training for career
q. Student clubs and organizations
r. Student leadership opportunities
11. Name one person who had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the relationship.
12. 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.
13. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate NEC'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. NEC website
c. Alumni spotlights
d. Email
e. Communication regarding benefits and resources
f. Invitations to NEC concerts and events
g. The NEC Magazine
h. Invitations to alumni programs and events
i. Social media
j. NEC Alumni Network and Directory
k. Videos of student and alumni performances
14. Which of the following communication topics regarding NEC would you be most interested in? (Check up to five).
15. Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of the following:
Space Cell Way too muchA little too muchAbout rightWould welcome moreNot nearly enoughDo not receive
a. NEC Music Monday Emails
b. Printed materials from NEC (magazines, brochures, etc.)
c. Information regarding benefits and resources (discounts, insurance services etc.)
d. Solicitations for donations
e. Invitations to alumni activities
f. Presence on social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
g. NEC alumni accomplishments & spotlights
How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does NEC 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 NEC to others
e. Providing financial support for NEC (e.g. donations)
f. Interact with other alumni socially
g. Network/perform with other alumni artistically
h. Network with other alumni professionally
i. Providing volunteer leadership opportunities by serving on boards, committees, etc.
j. Attending general alumni and NEC events
k. Interacting with NEC on social media
l. Professional development opportunities
18. In which of the following alumni activities would you likely engage? (Check up to five).
19. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
20. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of NEC:
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 and respect
g. Accomplishments of faculty
h. Outreach to community
i. Accomplishments of students
j. Availability of scholarships
k. A diverse and inclusive environment
l. NEC's leadership role in the world of music
Please provide the following demographic information:
Your current location:
Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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