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University of Maryland 2020 Alumni Survey

Dear Terp,

The University of Maryland Alumni Association is fearlessly committed to your success. Your opinions and concerns are an important part of our planning efforts -we value your input now more than ever. We want to make sure that we are serving you during this challenging time, and into the future. Please help us understand what your Alumni Association can do to serve you better. 

We are listening and are committed to taking action based on the feedback you provide to us. Thank you for your participation.

Go Terps!

Amy Eichhorst
Executive Director
University of Maryland Alumni Association
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1. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the University of Maryland?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
2. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the University of Maryland Alumni Association?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
3. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the University of Maryland Alumni Association?
012345678910
4. How often do you promote the University of Maryland to others?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
5.  How often do you promote the University of Maryland Alumni Association to fellow alumni?
NeverOccasionallyRegularlyAll the timeNo opinion
6. Which of the following best describes your experiences as a student?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
7. Which of the following best describes your experience as an alumnus/a?
PoorFairGoodExcellentNo opinion
8. How would you rate your decision to attend the University of Maryland?
Bad DecisionFair DecisionGood DecisionGreat DecisionNo opinion
9. How important do you think it is for the University of Maryland Alumni Association to currently offer each of the following alumni activities during the COVID-19 pandemic? Additionally, how would you rate our performance in each area?

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. Help alumni find jobs
b. Help alumni gain new skills to advance their career
c. Provide industry-based networking opportunities
d. Provide regional alumni networks
e. Provide virtual events and programs
f. Share insights on how to best navigate and thrive in the COVID-19 environment
g. Provide family-friendly programming
h. Provide volunteer leadership opportunities
i. Provide opportunities for community service
j. Provide an outlet for mentoring and advising current students
k. Offer opportunities to meet with UMD faculty
l. Offer exclusive trips and travel experiences with fellow alumni
m. Help alumni purchase exclusive Terp merchandise
n. Share stories about notable and successful alumni
o. Share news about what's happening on campus and in College Park
p. Provide an alumni directory
q. Provide opportunities to support alumni-owned businesses
r. Elevate underrepresented communities
s. Provide exclusive benefits for dues-paying members
t. Provide ways to leave a legacy at UMD
u. Offer ways to donate to the university and/or association
v. Provide opportunities to support Maryland Athletics
w. Offer advocacy opportunities to advance the university
x. Recruit students
10. Which of the following alumni activities would you likely engage in? (Check all that apply).
11. After the COVID-19 pandemic, how important is it that the University of Maryland Alumni Association provide the following alumni activities?
Space Cell Not importantSomewhat importantVery importantCritically important
a. Help alumni find jobs
b. Help alumni gain new skills to advance their career
c. Provide industry-based networking opportunities
d. Provide regional alumni networks
e. Provide virtual events and programs
f. Provide family-friendly programming
g. Provide volunteer leadership opportunities
h. Provide opportunities for community service
i. Provide outlet for mentoring and advising current students
j. Offer opportunities to meet with UMD faculty
k. Offer exclusive trips and travel experiences with fellow alumni
l. Help alumni purchase exclusive Terp merchandise
m. Share stories about notable and successful alumni
n. Share news about what's happening on campus and in College Park
o. Provide an alumni directory
p. Provide opportunities to support alumni-owned businesses
q. Elevate underrepresented communities
r. Provide exclusive benefits for dues-paying members
s. Provide ways to leave a legacy at UMD
t. Offer ways to donate to the university and/or association
u. Provide opportunities to support Maryland Athletics
v. Offer advocacy opportunities to advance the university
w. Recruit students
13. What is your level of readiness to attend a University of Maryland Alumni Association event in person?
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