ALUMNI What are they thinking???

Why Survey Our Alumni? Alumni are a primary “constituency” and they can tell us much about how we are doing – they are the long term pulse of the University Engaged and successful Alumni can be some of our best ambassadors, mentors and employers of successive generations of alumni

Why Survey Our Alumni? From a fiscal standpoint, alumni are our largest volume resource Alumni work in many of the businesses we wish to reach and may have influence in their decisions –their presence gives us leverage when approaching the businesses who employ them. We know that as of 5 years ago, some had significant, identifiable ability to give – but an alumni with ability does not necessarily equate to an alumni gift.

Who did we ask? Surveys were mailed to 2,500 of just less than 25,000 “mail-able” alumni Majors were divided in a “left brain/right brain” manner to the extent possible. An array of alumni statistically representative of the current alumni body was surveyed with a focus on the decades from the 50’s through the 90’s. An introductory postcard, two copies of the survey and two reminders were mailed. Responses were received in the mail and online. 91 of the 2500 were returned by the Post Office 459 surveys were completed at least in part. (5 of these had IDs removed).

What type of questions did we ask? Are you satisfied with your Purdue University Calumet experiences to date? Are the University’s communications relevant? What can we do for you and what would you consider doing for Purdue Calumet? Are your resources engaged in other activities? If so, what type of activity?

The Results

How satisfied are you with your experiences as a former student at PUC? 35.1% - Very satisfied 40.8% - Moderately satisfied 19.9% - Neutral 2.4% - Somewhat dissatisfied 0.7% - Very dissatisfied 1.5% - did not answer

What is your current level of involvement in the following types of organizations or activities? Most often chosen: Religious Frequent26.9% Often20.3% Moderate16% Service Frequent13.9% Often14.6% Moderate26.0%

Our alumni are busy people – they report they are moderately active in: Social Groups 35.5% Community 26.9% Service Orgs 26.0% Cultural/The Arts 25.8% Continuing Ed 22.7% Professional 21.9% Youth Oriented 21.2% Environmental 20.3% Religious 16.6% Political 14.3% Adult level sports 13.0% Pre-school-12 (PTA) 10.2% PAAC 2.4%

What about PAAC? 66.9% of respondents state that they know about the Alumni Association but have not participated. 63.1% of respondents are not familiar with the services offered by the Alumni Association.

How can your Alumni Association and the University website serve you? Professional Development Seminars Career Services Discount Internet Access Group Insurance License Plates E-learning Opportunities Networking Opportunities Employment Opportunities

Can you hear us now? How often do you hear from Purdue University Calumet? 1.1%Weekly 5.5%Monthly 45.5%Quarterly 30.9%Annually 8.6%Not at all 8.2%No response How often would you like to hear from us? 0.4%Weekly 13.5%Monthly 43.0%Quarterly 24.5%Annually 12.4%Not at all 6.2%No response

Have you ever been asked for a gift by Purdue University Calumet? 80.1%Yes 5.5%No 11.0%Unsure Do you currently make monetary donations to Purdue University Calumet? 22.1%Yes 70.2%No 4.4%Can’t say

If not, why not? 20.1% Couldn’t afford 15.5%I do not believe that PUC needs my financial support Common threads: “I would rather donate to charitable organizations” “It is supported by my tax dollars” “I give to West Lafayette” “I paid my tuition”

Have we left a lasting impression? (Respondents marked “to some extent” or greater)

Opportunities

What are YOU thinking? Questions???