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Ohio University 2023 Alumni Survey

Dear Alumnus/a,

Ohio University works hard every day to serve your interests. Your opinions and concerns are an important part of our planning efforts. We value your input. Please help us better understand what you expect of your alma mater by completing this survey. Your input is critical to helping us meet your expectations.

We are grateful for your participation. We are listening and are committed to taking action based on the feedback you provide us. Thank you.

Ohio University
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Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with Ohio University.
1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of Ohio University?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. How often do you promote Ohio University 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 Ohio University?
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 Ohio University?
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7. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend Ohio University to a prospective student?
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8. How well did the education received from Ohio University prepare you for each of the following?
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a. Current work status
b. Further graduate education
c. Commitment to continuous education
d. Responding to new career opportunities
e. Contributing to my community
f. Deepening my commitment to personal development
g. Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated
9. To what extent do each of the following contribute to how well Ohio University prepared you?
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a. Critical thinking
b. Ethical reasoning and action
c. Effective writing
d. Effective oral communication
e. Quantitative reasoning
f. Problem solving
g. Entrepreneurship
h. Creative and innovative thinking
i. Civic knowledge and engagement - local and global
j. Diversity and inclusion
k. Having worked in the field I studied while at Ohio University
l. Leadership skills
m. Collaborating with others
n. Decision-making skills
11. Overall, how satisfied are you with the course of your career thus far?
DissatisfiedSatisfiedExtremely SatisfiedNo opinion
12. How well did Ohio University prepare you for the course of your career thus far?
PoorlyAdequatelyVery wellNo opinion
13. Please indicate the extent of your affinity with each of the following:
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a. My college within Ohio University
b. My major or degree program
c. A faculty member or instructor
d. A student organization or activity I was associated with
e. Ohio University athletics
f. Ohio University in general
Section II

The following questions are about your experience as a student.
14. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.)
How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did Ohio University 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                 

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a. Relationship with other students
b. Academics/classes
c. Relationship with the faculty
d. Attending athletic events
e. Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority
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 for community engagement or service activities
15. Name one person who had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the relationship.
16. 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.
17. In your relationship with Ohio University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
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a. Attend in-person Alumni Association events
b. Attend virtual Alumni Association events
c. Get in touch with other alumni
d. Read alumni email
e. Read Ohio Today magazine
f. Attend Ohio University sporting events
g. Attend class reunions
h. Visit campus
i. Visit Ohio University or Alumni website
j. Volunteer for Ohio University or Alumni Association
k. Engage with Ohio University on social media
18. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate Ohio University'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                  

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a. Alumni website
b. Ohio University website
c. Electronic newsletter
d. Email
e. Communication regarding services and benefits
f. Invitations to Ohio University activities
g. Ohio Today magazine
h. Periodic informational communications
i. Invitations to alumni activities
j. Social media
k. Bobcat Network, online community
19. Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of the following:
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a. Email correspondence from Ohio University (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Printed materials from Ohio University (magazines, newsletters, etc.)
c. Information regarding discount programs (credit cards, insurance services, etc.)
d. Solicitations for donations (annual fund, support for athletics, etc.)
e. Invitations to alumni activities
f. Presence on social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
22. How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does Ohio University 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                 

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a. Mentoring students
b. Identifying job opportunities for graduates
c. Recruiting students
d. Serving as ambassadors promoting Ohio University to others
e. Providing financial support for Ohio University (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Speaking at an alumni event or to a class of students
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending general alumni and Ohio University events
j. Attending Ohio University athletic events
k. Participating in Ohio University online activities (social media)
23. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
24. How important are the following alumni career services to you and how well does Ohio University provide them?

Importance

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

Performance

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

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a. Access to networking opportunities
b. Ability to post resumes for employers
c. Access to listings of available jobs
d. Access to career counselors
e. Access to online seminars on current career topics
f. Ability to recruit current students/alumni for employment
g. Ability to mentor current students/alumni about career development
h. Ability to get references and letters of recommendation from faculty & staff
25. Which of the following best describes your financial support of Ohio University?
How important is it that Ohio University provides/enables the following experiences?
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a. Providing a globally diverse student population
b. Providing a socially and economically diverse student population
c. Providing an ethnically diverse student population
d. Providing a student population that represents all genders
e. Providing a student population that includes all sexual orientations
f. Enabling me to become a successful leader in a diverse workplace
g. Enabling me to explore new market opportunities during my career
26. Please rate your agreement with the following statements, while thinking about your experience as a student at Ohio University:
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a. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all ethnicities
b. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all sexual orientations
c. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all genders
d. Ohio University is committed to diversity and inclusion within the campus
e. Ohio University has a good image as a diverse and inclusive campus
27. Please rate your agreement with the following statements, while thinking about your experience as an alumna/alumnus of Ohio University:
Space Cell Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat agreeStrongly agreeNo opinion
a. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all ethnicities
b. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all sexual orientations
c. Ohio University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all genders
d. Ohio University is committed to diversity and inclusion within the campus
e. Ohio University has a good image as a diverse and inclusive campus
28. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of Ohio University:
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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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