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New Jersey Institute of Technology 2016 Alumni Survey

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2. With what type of organization are you employed?
3. How would you rate your decision to attend the NJIT (or NCE)?
4. How often do you promote NJIT to others?
5. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student at NJIT?
6. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a?
7. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of NJIT?
8. How well did the education received from NJIT prepare you for each of the following?
Space Cell Poor preparationFair preparationGood preparationExcellent preparationNo opinion
a. Current employment
b. Further graduate degree
c. Commitment to continuous professional education
d. Responding to new career opportunities
e. Contributing to my community
f. Getting a job/graduate program I wanted soon after I graduated
9. How important is it for you to do the following? How well does NJIT help you to accomplish 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. Mentoring NJIT students
b. Identifying job opportunities for graduates
c. Recruiting students for NJIT
d. Serving as ambassadors promoting NJIT to others
e. Providing financial support for NJIT (e.g. donations)
f. Networking with other alumni
g. Volunteering at or with NJIT
h. Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc.
i. Attending NJIT athletic events
j. Participating in NJIT's social media pages and groups
10. How likely are you to participate in the following NJIT programs:
Space Cell Very unlikely Somewhat unlikelySomewhat likelyVery likelyNo opinion
a. Reception with NJIT leadership (President, Provost, Dean)
b. Career fair or professional networking event
c. NJIT event at your company
d. Topical lecture or seminar
e. Speaking to student group or class
f. NJIT social event in your area
g. Class or college reunion
h. Student club or athletic reunion
i. Alumni travel program
j. Alumni Weekend
11. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did NJIT 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. Relationship with administration and staff
f. Skills/training for career
g. Exposure to new things
h. Traditions or values learned on campus
i. Opportunity to interact with alumni
12. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding NJIT :
Space Cell Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeSomewhat agreeStrongly agreeNo opinion
a. NJIT has a clear vision of its future
b. NJIT has a well-articulated mission to achieve that vision
c. The leadership of NJIT is committed to NJIT vision and mission
d. Alumni of NJIT are well informed about the impact of their giving
e. Alumni of NJIT are kept well informed about the university
f. I feel good about the experience I had as a student at NJIT
g. Graduates of NJIT are likely to be successful in their career(s)
h. I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater
i. Alumni of NJIT are engaged with the university
j. The faculty of NJIT is excellent
13. In your relationship with NJIT, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following:
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a. Attend alumni events
b. Get in touch with other alumni
c. Read alumni email
d. Read the NJIT magazine
e. Attend Highlander athletic events
f. Attend class reunions
g. Visit campus
h. Visit NJIT's website
i. Volunteer at alumni/campus events
j. Like or post on NJIT social media
k. Received or viewed NJIT updates on social media
14. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of NJIT:
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. Providing scholarships
15. Please answer the following questions:
Did you know that more alumni donations increase NJIT's ranking against other colleges in U.S. News and World Report?
Does this make you:
16. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following:
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a. NJIT in general
b. My first degree from NJIT
c. My major or academic department within my college/school
d. A faculty member or instructor
e. A student organization or activity I was associated with
f. Highlander athletics/individual sport
g. Greek life
17. How important are the following types of communications and how well does NJIT provide them?

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. Student stories, news, and achievements
b. Faculty stories, news, and achievements
c. Alumni stories, news, and achievements
d. NJIT research news and updates
e. News about my college
f. News about campus life
g. News about Highlander Athletic teams
h. Alumni Association news and events
i. Messages from President Bloom
j. Volunteer opportunities
k. Mentorship opportunities
Thank you for your input. Your time is greatly appreciated.