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University of Houston 2026 Alumni Survey

Dear Alumnus/a,

The University of Houston 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 for your participation.

True We’ll Ever Be,

Michael Pedé (’89)
Associate Vice President – Alumni Relations
University of Houston
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Section I

To start, please tell us a bit about yourself and your experience with the University of Houston.
1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the University of Houston?
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2. How often do you promote the University of Houston to others?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
3. Which of the following best describes your experiences 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 the University of Houston?
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 the University of Houston?
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7. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how likely are you to recommend the University of Houston to a prospective student?
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8. How well did the education received from the University of Houston 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. Contributing to my community
f. Deepening my commitment to personal development
g. Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated
9. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
Space Cell Not loyalSomewhat loyalLoyalVery loyalNo opinion
a. My college/school within the University of Houston
b. My major or degree program
c. A faculty member or instructor
d. A student organization or activity I was associated with
e. University of Houston athletics
f. University of Houston in general
g. University of Houston Alumni Association
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 the University of Houston 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 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 following questions pertain to your experience with our communications.
14. In your relationship with the University of Houston, 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 printed alumni magazine
e. Read the digital alumni magazine
f. Attend the University of Houston sporting events
g. Attend class reunions
h. Visit campus
i. Visit the University of Houston website
j. Volunteer for the University of Houston
k. Engage with the University of Houston 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 the University of Houston'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. University of Houston website
b. Alumni page(s) on University of Houston website
c. Electronic newsletter (Happenings)
d. Email
e. Communication regarding services and benefits
f. Invitations to the University of Houston activities
g. The printed alumni magazine (Alumline)
h. The digital alumni magazine (Alumline)
i. Periodic informational communications
j. Invitations to alumni activities
k. 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 the University of Houston (newsletters, news flashes, etc.)
b. Printed materials from the University of Houston (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.)
Section IV
 
The following questions pertain to your experience as an alumnus/a.
19. How important is it for alumni in general to do the following and how well does the University of Houston 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 the University of Houston to others
e. Providing financial support for the University of Houston (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Volunteering for the University of Houston
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending general alumni and the University of Houston events
j. Attending the University of Houston athletic events
k. Participating in the University of Houston online activities (social media)
20. Which of the following alumni activities would you be interested in participating in? (Check all that apply.)
21. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Check all that apply.)
22. Which of the following best describes your financial support of the University of Houston?
23. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the University of Houston:
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
Section V

The University of Houston is proud of our alumni and the difference they make in our community, our state, our country, and the world.  Please tell us a little about what you are doing, so that we can better understand the impact of the University of Houston on our community and world.
24. Since you've graduated from the University of Houston, have you participated in any of the following activities?
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a. Volunteered for a non-profit organization
b. Served on a board of a non-profit organization
c. Served as a committee chair for a non-profit organization
d. Served on a board of a for-profit organization
e. Started a company (by yourself or as part of a group)
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Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.
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