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Georgia Tech 2025 Alumni Survey

Dear Alumnus/a,

As a member of our growing alumni network, you are a vital part of Georgia Tech’s global community. Your opinions, ideas, and experiences matter. Your input will help inform crucial decisions about the programs, initiatives, and resources we offer.

Thank you for all you do to support Georgia Tech’s mission — and Go Jackets!
 
In Progress and Service,

Ángel Cabrera
President, Georgia Institute of Technology
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Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with Georgia Tech.
1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of Georgia Tech?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. How often do you promote Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech?
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 Georgia Tech?
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7. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend Georgia Tech to a prospective student?
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8. Please review the list and check off the three (3) qualities on the list that you feel most describe an alumnus/a of Georgia Tech:
 
9. How well did the education received from Georgia Tech prepare you for each of the following?
Space Cell Poor preparationFair preparationGood preparationExcellent preparationNo opinion
a. Current work status
b. Further graduate education
c. Commitment to continuous education
d. Responding to new career opportunities
e. Having confidence to take on any challenge I might face
f. Deepening my commitment to personal development
g. Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated
h. Seeing solutions to problems at work that others missed
10. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
Space Cell Not loyalSomewhat loyalLoyalVery loyalNo opinion
a. My college/school within Georgia Tech
b. My major or degree program
c. A faculty member or instructor
d. A student organization or activity I was associated with
e. Georgia Tech athletics
f. Georgia Tech in general
g. The Georgia Tech Alumni Association
Section II

The following questions are about your experience as a student.
In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.)
11. Were you involved with any of the following Georgia Tech Alumni Association student programs?
Space Cell YesNoDon't rememberNo, but aware of the program/activity
a. Georgia Tech Student Foundation
b. Student Ambassador
c. Student Alumni Association Member
d. Student Worker for Roll Call
e. Student Worker (not Roll Call)
f. Attended Alumni Association Events
To what extent did each of the following contribute to how well Georgia Tech prepared you for you life and career?
Space Cell No contributionA little contributionSome contributionSignificant contributionNo opinion
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 Georgia Tech
l. Leadership skills
m. Collaborating with others
n. Decision-making skills
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 Georgia Tech, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
Space Cell NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
a. Attend local Alumni Association events
b. Get in touch with other alumni
c. Read alumni email
d. Read the alumni magazine
e. Attend Georgia Tech sporting events
f. Attend campus events
g. Visit campus
h. Visit Georgia Tech or Alumni website
i. Volunteer for Georgia Tech or Alumni Association
j. Engage with Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech 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. Georgia Tech website
c. Georgia Tech and Athletics emails
d. Alumni Association emails
e. Communication regarding services and benefits
f. Invitations to Georgia Tech activities
g. The alumni magazine
h. Invitations to alumni activities
i. Alumni Association and Georgia Tech social media
j. Volunteer-run social media 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 Georgia Tech (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Printed materials from Georgia Tech (magazines, newsletters, etc.)
c. Information regarding discount programs (credit cards, insurance services, etc.)
d. Solicitations for donations (Roll Call, Transforming Tomorrow, support for athletics, etc.)
e. Invitations to campus events
f. Presence on social media sites (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)
g. Career development webinars
h. Local alumni events
18. How important do you think it is that the Alumni Association continue providing the following events/programs, and how well does the Alumni Association do in providing these events/programs?

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. Homecoming events
b. Reunions
c. Career Development (webinars, online job board)
d. Long-standing event traditions (Pi Mile, Gold & White Honors)
e. Donor exclusive opportunities (President's Dinner, Leadership Tailgates)
f. Local Networks and Affinity Group events
g. Alumni-Student Mentoring Program
h. Student Programming (SAA, Ambassadors, Student Foundation)
How important is it for alumni in general to do the following, and how well does Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech to others
e. Providing financial support for Georgia Tech (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Volunteering for XYZ University
h. Student Programming (SAA, Ambassadors, Student Foundation)
i. Attending general alumni and Georgia Tech events
j. Attending Georgia Tech athletic events
k. Participating in Georgia Tech online activities (social media)
l. Supporting graduates transition into being an engaged alumnus/a
19. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
20. Which of the following best describes your financial support of Georgia Tech?
21. In the next 12 months, I plan to support Roll Call, which is part of Transforming Tomorrow, the Campaign for Georgia Tech.
22. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of Georgia Tech:
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. Policies and politics
Please provide the following demographic information:
Your current location:
What was your location prior to attending Georgia Tech?
Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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