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Gonzaga University 2023 Survey

Dear Alum, Parent or Friend,
 
You are a valued part of the Gonzaga legacy, and your opinion is important. That’s why you are invited to play a critical role in planning for Gonzaga’s future. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey that will help shape the programs and opportunities offered to Gonzaga alumni & friends. Your input will help your alma mater to better understand you, your connection to the University, and your ideas and expectations.  
 
Gonzaga is committed to taking action with the results from your participation in this survey. As a gesture of appreciation, we would like to offer you a 20% off ZagShop discount code redeemable online and in store and the opportunity to win several prizes. If you would like the code and to enter the drawing, please complete the contact information form after exiting your survey.
 
We are truly grateful for your feedback and support. Thank you.
 
Thayne M. McCulloh, D.Phil.
President
 
Kara Hertz
Assistant Vice President, Alumni & External Relations
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Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with Gonzaga University.
2. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of Gonzaga University?
PoorFairGoodExcellent
3. How often do you promote Gonzaga University to others?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the time
4. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alum, friend or parent?
PoorFairGoodExcellent
5. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student?
PoorFairGoodExcellent
5. How would you rate your decision to attend Gonzaga University?
Bad decisionFair decisionGood decisionGreat decision
5. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to Gonzaga University?
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6. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend Gonzaga University to a prospective student?
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7. How well do you believe the education Gonzaga University provides prepares graduates for each of the following?
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a. Current work status
b. Further graduate education
c. Responding to new career opportunities/advancing
d. Contributing to the community
e. Deepening their commitment to personal development
f. Getting a job they wanted soon after graduation
7. How well did the education received from Gonzaga University prepare you for each of the following?
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a. Current work status
b. Further graduate education
c. Responding to new career opportunities/advancing
d. Contributing to my community
e. Deepening my commitment to personal development
f. Getting a job I wanted soon after graduation
7. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
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a. My college/school within Gonzaga University
b. Gonzaga’s Jesuit Catholic Humanistic Mission & Tradition
c. A faculty member or instructor
d. A student organization or activity I was associated with
e. Gonzaga University athletics
f. Gonzaga University in general
Section II

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

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Relationship with other students
b. Academics/classes
c. Relationship with the faculty
d. Attending athletic events
e. Access to support (personal or academic)
f. Student leadership opportunities
g. Career preparation/skills
h. Jesuit Mission & Values
i. Opportunity to interact with alumni
j. Opportunity to engage in community service activities
7. Name one person who had a special impact on your experience as a student. Please also provide a brief description of the relationship.
7. In your relationship with Gonzaga, what activities, events, or specific experiences are/were particularly memorable, impactful, or meaningful to you?
Section III
 
The balance of the questions pertain to your experience as an alum, friend, parent or guardian.
Section II
 
The balance of the questions pertain to your experience as an alum, friend, parent or guardian.
In your relationship with Gonzaga University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
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a. Attend local Alumni-sponsored events
b. Get in touch with other alumni
c. Read email from the Alumni Association
d. Read the Gonzaga Magazine
e. Attend Gonzaga Athletic events
f. Attend class reunions
g. Visit campus
h. Visit Gonzaga Websites
i. Serve as a university volunteer or board member
j. Engage with Gonzaga University on social media
7. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate Gonzaga 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                  

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Alumni & Friends website
b. Gonzaga University website
c. Email/Electronic Newsletter
d. Alumni & Friends App
e. Information regarding discounts and benefits
f. Invitations to Gonzaga University activities
g. The Gonzaga Magazine
h. Invitations to alumni & friends activities in your area
i. Social media/online community
Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of the following:
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a. Email correspondence from Gonzaga University (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Mailings from Gonzaga University (magazines, invitations, 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, Instagram, etc.)
8. Please indicate your feeling regarding the frequency of solicitations for donations (annual fund, etc.):
Way too muchA little too muchAbout rightWould welcome moreNot nearly enough
How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does Gonzaga 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                 

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Mentoring students/Career Advice
b. Identifying job opportunities for graduates
c. Recruiting students to attend
d. Serving as ambassadors promoting Gonzaga University to others
e. Providing financial support for Gonzaga University (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Joining an affinity community (alum of color, military service, etc.)
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending general alumni and Gonzaga University events
j. Attending Gonzaga University athletic-focused events
k. Participating in Gonzaga University social media sites
l. Making a gift through Will or Estate Planning
How important are the following alumni activities to alumni and how would you rate the importance of those same activities to Gonzaga University?

Importance to Alumni

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

Importance to Gonzaga University

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

1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
a. Attend Gonzaga University or alumni event
b. Have a child or relative enrolled in Gonzaga University
c. Hire Gonzaga University students or alumni
d. Join an affinity community (alum of color, military service, etc.)
e. Speak in a Gonzaga University classroom, alumni event, or student organization
f. Refer/recruit new students
g. Enroll or participate in a continuing education e.g. for credit classes, conferences, workshops)
h. Host current Gonzaga University students at a place of employment for shadows/tours
i. Serve as a volunteer leader for a Gonzaga University alumni network in your area
j. Attend sports events or game watches
k. Represent my employer at a career fair
l. Connect with Gonzaga University through social media
m. Update your contact information to stay in touch with Gonzaga University to hear about latest news and/or events
n. Serve on a volunteer board, council or task force
o. Use your alumni card to get discounts on purchasing Zag gear at the bookstore
p. Take a trip/cruise with an alumni travel program
q. Read Gonzaga Magazine
r. Show pride in GU by wearing Zag gear
s. Participate in Gonzaga in Florence activities
11. Which of the following alumni, friend or parent activities would you likely engage in? (Check all that apply).
12. What are barriers to your participation in alumni, friend or parent activities? (Check all that apply.)
13. Which of the following best describes your financial support of Gonzaga University?
14. Which of the following prevents you from giving to Gonzaga University or from giving more than you do?
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a. I am not sure that my gift will be used wisely
b. I am paying off college debt/finances don’t allow
c. I am unemployed or in a career change
d. I don't feel that Gonzaga University needs my support
e. I don't have an interest in financially supporting Gonzaga University
f. I give elsewhere
g. Gonzaga University hasn't made a good case for needing my support
h. I disagree with the political posture of Gonzaga University
15. Please rate your agreement with the following statements, while thinking about your experience as an alum of Gonzaga University:
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a. Gonzaga University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all ethnicities
b. Gonzaga University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all sexual orientations
c. Gonzaga University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all genders
a. Gonzaga University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all socio-economic backgrounds
a. Gonzaga University provides an environment that is welcoming to persons of all political orientations
d. Gonzaga University is committed to diversity and inclusion within the campus
e. Gonzaga University has a good image as a diverse and inclusive campus
How important do you think it is for Gonzaga University to increase the level of emphasis on the following items?
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a. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide an environment that is welcoming to persons of all ethnicities
b. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide an environment that is welcoming to persons of all sexual orientations
c. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide an environment that is welcoming to persons of all genders
a. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide an environment that is welcoming to persons of all socio-economic backgrounds
a. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide an environment that is welcoming to persons of all political orientations
d. Gonzaga University's commitment to provide to diversity and inclusion within the campus
e. Gonzaga University's commitment to having a good image as a diverse and inclusive campus
15. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of Gonzaga 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, sports news, viral videos, etc.)
d. History/Mission & Tradition
e. Accomplishments of alumni
f. School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report)
g. Accomplishments of faculty
h. Outreach to community
i. Success of athletic teams
j. Availability of scholarships
k. A diverse and inclusive environment
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Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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