Cornell Alumni Survey
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A. Which of the following do you find most helpful in keeping up to date about Cornell?
Select one.
Cornell Alumni Magazine
College, class or other campus publication(s)
Cornell websites
Visits to campus
Off-campus contact with fellow Cornellians

B. With which group of Cornell friends do you keep in closest contact?
Select one.
Those I met through my fraternity or sorority
Those I met through my campus or off-campus residence(s)
Those I met through my participation in student activities (e.g. sports, clubs, interest groups)
Those I met through my course of study
Those I have met since graduation

C. With which of the following Cornell groups do you currently feel the strongest connection?
Select one.
The Class of 1994
My undergraduate college
A Cornell Regional Club
Another Cornell Alumni Association (e.g. Cornell Black Alumni, Cornell Football Alumni, Fraternity or Sorority Alumni)
I am not especially connected to any one specific Cornell group

D. Which kind of alumni event would you most likely attend?
Select one.
Business networking event
Community service project
Sports event
Cornell faculty speaker presentation
Family oriented activity, such as a picnic at a park or a museum visit

E. Each year you are given the opportunity to vote for Cornell Alumni Trustees.
Which of the following best describes your response to this ballot?
Select one.
I return a ballot with my vote
I do not vote because I do not know any of the candidates
I do not vote because I do not think the candidates reflect my interests
I do not vote because I do not know anything about the Cornell Board of Trustees
I do not recall receiving a ballot/notification

Please indicate how much emphasis you believe Cornell should place on each of the following:

  Not at all     A great deal   No current knowledge
F. Faculty/student interaction outside the classroom  
G. Academic advising  
H. Engagement with local community  

Please indicate how you feel resources should be allocated at Cornell University:

  Decreased support   About the same as now   Increased support
I. Faculty salaries
J. Research programs
K. Libraries
L. Residential facilities
M. Athletics
N. Cultural events and resources
(e.g. concerts, recitals, films, exhibits)
O. Student and academic support
(e.g. fitness, counseling, career services)

P. How important is it for you to contribute financially to Cornell?

Not at all       Very important

Q. Which of the following describes your motivation to contribute financially to Cornell?
Select the one response which best describes your feelings.
Cornell gave me an exceptional education; I want to give back
Fellow Cornellians have encouraged me to give
Cornell needs my support to ensure an excellent education for future Cornellians
I am not currently able to contribute financially to Cornell
I am not currently interested in contributing financially to Cornell

R. How would you most like to have Cornell communicate with alumni? Select one.
Cornell websites
Email newsletters
Printed publications (e.g. magazines, newsletters, brochures)
Personal contact with alumni, staff, faculty or students
General update letters from the President's Office

S. What would you most like to have Cornell communicate to alumni? Select one.
Faculty research updates
State of the University information (e.g. the President's address, the University's financial standing, priority initiatives, demographic statistics, graduation rates)
Opportunities for financial support of Cornell
Updates on campus life (e.g. new buildings, academic programs, student projects)
Alumni achievements

T. If your are interested in the following volunteer opportunities for alumni involvement, select all that apply to agree to have your name forwarded to the appropriate Cornell contact.
I am interested in meeting with prospective Cornell students.
I am interested in helping to support the activities of local or regional Cornell Clubs.
I am interested in helping to support the activities of the Class of 1994 (e.g. reunions, events, projects).
I am interested in learning more about opportunities to connect with my undergraduate college.
I am interested in participating in Cornell fundraising activities.

If you could give Cornell one piece of advice regarding alumni, what would it be?

Thank you very much for your assistance. Please use the space below to elaborate on any of the questions above and to comment on any aspect of your undergraduate experience not covered in this questionnaire.


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