ALUMNI SURVEY

1. Demographic Information–Please provide the following information concerning your status by checking the appropriate blank in each category.

a. Female ______ b. African-American _______ c. Age: Under 25 _______
Male ______ White _______ 26-35 _______

Asian _______ 36-45 _______

Hispanic _______ 46-55 _______

Native American _______ Over 55 _______

Other _______

d. Current residence AL _______ GA _______ TN _______ LA_______

MS _______ FL _______ Other _____

e. Number of children? _______

f. Number of children that are enrolled at The University of Alabama? _______

h. Did you graduate from The University of Alabama? _______yes _______no

i. Would you recommend attending UA to your friends/colleagues/ children? ______

j. What is your primary source of information about the University?

_____Alumni magazine _____Newspapers

_____The World Wide Web _____Alumni events

_____University events _____Family and friends

_____Newsletters

k. Where is you main contact point with the University?

_____Departmental major office _____Area Dean’s office

_____Alumni Association _____Admission’s office

_____Athletics _____Bursar’s office

_____Other
 
2. Satisfaction with the University of AlabamaUsing a scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means Very Dissatisfied and 5 means Very Satisfied, please circle a number to indicate how satisfied you are with the following aspects of the University.

Overall quality of the university 1 2 3 4 5
Overall quality of the department in your major area 1 2 3 4 5
Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff 1 2 3 4 5
Friendliness and helpfulness of the faculty 1 2 3 4 5
Friendliness and helpfulness of the administration 1 2 3 4 5
Encouragement and assistance you received from faculty in your department regarding finding employment 1 2 3 4 5
Use of appropriate technology in the classroom 1 2 3 4 5
Quality of instruction on campus 1 2 3 4 5
Quality of instruction off campus 1 2 3 4 5
Overall appearance of the campus 1 2 3 4 5
Alumni use of University facilities 1 2 3 4 5
Your general attitude toward the University 1 2 3 4 5
Attention paid to children of alumni 1 2 3 4
 
3. Perceptions of The University of AlabamaOn scale from 1 to 5, where 1 means Strongly Disagree and 5 means Strongly Agree, please indicate your agreement with the following:

There are enough social and extracurricular activities available to meet the needs of the students. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The University provides a positive, supportive environment for minority students. 0 1 2 3 4 5
I am aware of the University’s Strategic Goals. 0 1 2 3 4 5
Innovative practice is promoted and encouraged. 0 1 2 3 4 5
All aspects of the school’s operation are open to evaluation. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community are involved in developing the University’s goals. 0 1 2 3 4 5
I receive information about how the University spends its money to achieve University goals. 0 1 2 3 4 5
Academic success and reputation is as important as athletic success and reputation at the University. 0 1 2 3 4 5
My experience as a student prepared me for life. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The University is a growing institution and becoming a comprehensive research university. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The University provides a high level of service to the State of Alabama. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The Greek system is an important part of student life. 0 1 2 3 4 5
I place a high value on a degree from the University. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The Alumni Association is responsive to alumni needs. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The University effectively communicates with its alumni. 0 1 2 3 4 5
The University acknowledged my gift(s) in an appropriate manner. 0 1 2 3 4 5

  4. General Information about the University of Alabama
Please indicate whether the following are about right, not enough, or too much. Opinion Enough Right Much

a. State funding for the University _____ ______ ______ _____

b. Social activities available to students _____ ______ ______ _____

c. Extracurricular activities available to students _____ ______ ______ _____

d. Alumni giving each year _____ _____ ______ _____

e. Business contributions to the University _____ _____ ______ _____

f. Recognition of student success _____ _____ ______ _____

g. Emphasis on Research _____ _____ ______ _____

h. Emphasis on Service _____ _____ ______ _____

i. Emphasis on Teaching _____ _____ ______ _____

j. Requests for support of University priorities _____ _____ ______ _____ 

5. What is the highest degree you have earned since attending the University?
_____ a. Bachelor’s

_____ b. Master’s

_____ c. Doctorate

_____ d. Professional (M.D., J.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., etc.)

_____ e. Other ____________

_____ f. I have not graduated

Compared to students of other schools, how well do you believe your educational experiences at the U of A prepared you for graduate/professional school?

_____ a. Very ineffectively

_____ b. Ineffectively

_____ c. Effectively

_____ d. Very effectively

_____ e. Not applicable

 6. What is your current employment status?
_____ a. Employed full-time (30 or more hours a week)

_____ b. Employed part-time and satisfied with part-time work

_____ c. Employed part-time, but looking for full-time work

_____ d. Unemployed, but seeking employment

_____ e. Unemployed, but not seeking employment

 7. How long did it take you to get your first full-time permanent job after leaving U of A?

_____ a. Had the job before completing the degree

_____ b. Accepted position upon graduation

_____ c. 1-6 months

_____ d. 7-12 months

_____ e. Over 1 year

_____ f. Have not yet obtained a full-time permanent job
 
8. How many full-time jobs have you held since graduating from the U of A?
_____ a. Currently in first job

_____ b. Two

_____ c. Three

_____ d. Four or more

 9. Which category best describes the type of organization in which you are employed?
_____ a. Service organization _____ g. Military

_____ b. Higher education _____ h. Temporary Service

_____ c. Elementary of Secondary school _____ i. Industry

_____ d. Nonprofit Organization _____ j. Government

_____ e. Professional firm _____ k. Business

_____ f. Self-employed or private practice _____ l. Health care

  10. Indicate your satisfaction with your present employment.
_____ a. Well satisfied, would not consider leaving

_____ b. Satisfied, but would consider more desirable employment

_____ c. Dislike employment, seeking or will seek other employment

_____ d. Not sure

 11. How many times have you visited the campus during the last three years?

_____ a. 0-3

_____ b. 4-6

_____ c. 7-10

_____ d. 10-20

_____ e. More than 20
 

13. How many of the visits have been to non-athletic events? _____
 
14. Giving at the University

a. Do you know the priority needs of the University? ____yes ____no

b. If yes, by what methods do you receive information about these needs? ____________

c. Does your employer match charitable gifts that you give? ____yes ____no

d. If you do not presently include the University in your charitable contributions, what could the University do to encourage you to contribute to its advancement?  

15. What would you like to know about the University that is presently not available to you?
 
16. If you were to go through the university experience again, would you elect to attend the University of Alabama?
_____ yes _____ no _____ don’t know
Why?

17. Aside from the financial benefits, has your college education improved your quality of life?
_____ yes _____ no _____ don’t know

18. Are you aware that The University of Alabama has an Office of Continuous Quality Improvement?
_____yes _____no _____not aware
 
19. If you had the authority to make changes at the University of Alabama, what would be the first three things that you would do?

1.

2.

3.
 

20. Do you have any comments that will make The University of Alabama better? (please use the back of this page if needed)