Results from the 2018 Alumni Attitude Study

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1 Results from the 2018 Alumni Attitude Study Presented by: Presented by: PEG, Ltd The slides in this handout are part of a more complete and comprehensive oral presentation. For an in-depth understanding of the information provided herein, you should view these slides in combination with that presentation. For questions contact Rob Shoss at PEG, Ltd.

2 About the Alumni Attitude Study CSU System Alumni Attitude Study participation: Prior projects conducted with the California State University System in 2008 and K responses in 2008, 21K responses in 2012 and 15.7K in 2018 About the Study: Survey completed by over 750,000 alumni at 280 universities and colleges over the last 17 years Instrument was branded to reflect the California State University System This is the 3 rd overall study completed by the California State University System The California State University System results are compared to the 2008 CSU System Study results, the 2012 CSU System Study results, and a national average Slide 2

3 Participants CSU, Bakersfield Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly SLO Chico State CSU, Dominguez Hills CSU, East Bay Fresno State Cal State Fullerton Humboldt State University CSU, Long Beach CSU, Northridge Sacramento State University CSU, San Bernardino San Diego State University San Jose State University CSU, San Marcos Sonoma State University CSU Stanislaus Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly SLO CSU, Channel Islands Chico State CSU, Dominguez Hills CSU, East Bay Fresno State Cal State Fullerton Humboldt State University CSU, Long Beach CSU, Los Angeles CSU, Northridge CSU, Monterey Bay Sacramento State University CSU, San Bernardino San Diego State University San Jose State University CSU, San Marcos CSU, Stanislaus Slide 3 Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Chico State Fresno State CSU, Long Beach CSU, Los Angeles CSU, Northridge CSU, Monterey Bay* Maritime Academy San Francisco State CSU, San Marcos Sonoma State CSU, Stanislaus

4 2018 Participants by group Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Los Angeles Chico San Francisco San Marcos Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Stanislaus Maritime Academy Sonoma Fresno Long Beach *Monterey Bay Northridge Slide 4

5 Study Results: Distribution and Response Response Rate 10.75% 2.88% 2.94% Presumed Delivered 152, , ,598 Number of Responses 16,367 20,886 15,776 Slide 5

6 Participants All School Comparables American University CSU - Monterey Bay McMurry University University of Central Arkansas American University of Beirut CSU - Northridge Minnesota State University, Mankato University of Central Florida Arcadia University CSU - Sacramento Morningside College University of Central Missouri Auburn University CSU - San Marcos New Jersey Institute of Technology University of Cincinnati Azusa Pacific University CSU - Stanislaus New York University University of Delaware Babson College CSU-San Bernardino North Carolina A&T State University University of Florida Benedictine College Drake University Northern Illinois University University of Houston Bloomsburg University Duke University Northwood University University of Houston, Law Center Boston University East Carolina University Nova Southeastern University University of Massachusetts Boston Bryant University Emory University Oakland University University of Massachusetts Lowell Buena Vista University Felician University Oregon State University University of New Mexico Butler University Florida State University Pennsylvania State University University of North Carolina at Greensboro Cal Poly Pomona Fordham University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute University of Oregon California Institute of Technology George Mason University Rochester Institute of Technology University of Pittsburgh at Bradford California Polytechnic State University George Washington University Rockhurst University University of San Diego Carnegie Mellon University Georgetown University Saint Louis University University of Southern California Carthage College Georgia Institute of Technology Salem State University University of St. Thomas Case Western Reserve University Gettysburg College Seattle University University of St. Thomas- Minnesota Clemson University Gonzaga University Seton Hall University University of Tampa College of Charleston Hamline University Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of William & Mary Humboldt State University Springfield College Univ. of Tenn. Health Science Center College of Wooster Jacksonville State University Temple University University of Tennessee-Knoxville Colorado State University John Marshall Law School Texas Christian University University of Tennessee-Martin Concordia University Wisconsin Kent State University Texas Lutheran University University of Toronto CSU - Channel Islands Kentucky Wesleyan College Texas State University Upper Iowa University CSU - Chico Lafayette College Towson University Valparaiso University CSU - Dominguez Hills Lake Forest Academy Trinity University Vanderbilt University CSU - East Bay Louisiana Tech University Tulane University Western Kentucky University CSU - Fresno Lyndon state college UMKC, Bloch School Westminster College CSU - Fullerton Marietta College University of alabama in huntsville Yale School of Management CSU - Long Beach McDaniel College University of California, San Diego Slide 6

7 Population Demographics Study Results Slide 7

8 Bias is inherent in all research studies. It must be understood and minimized where possible. Confidence Interval Computation based on number of responses and variation of responses Assumes random distribution and ability to respond Response percentage is not part of the consideration for this calculation Non-Response Bias A low survey response rate and corresponding high non-response rate causes concern about differences between respondents and non-respondents Exists in both internet and phone surveys as well as mail Consistency of ranking for question groups helps alleviate concern Distribution across membership status, age, and gender also helps reduce concern Selection Bias A survey will be more representative of the entire population if sample selection is truly random and each member of the population has an equal opportunity to be selected Possibly more of an internet issue currently for some schools Approximately 95% of college graduates have access to the internet and * * Source: Americans Internet Access: , Pew Research Center, June 26, Slide 8

9 When Do I Have Enough Data? It is all about application. High Precision Need for precision in findings based on expected application or use for results Low Precision Low Cost Statistical Research Value/Cost Model Call-in opinion or self-select online poll about what the verdict will be for a celebrity trial Alumni Attitude Study Cost to do research/cost of error Statistical research to determine the introduction of a new drug for cancer High Cost

10 Demographic Data Degree Obtained All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Undergraduate 63% 71% 70% 72% Graduate 25% 15% 17% 16% Both undergraduate and graduate 11% 13% 12% 11% Distance from Campus All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Within 16 miles 20% 19% 28% 28% miles 16% 28% 23% 23% miles 15% 13% 11% 12% miles 10% 11% 9% 10% Over 250 within the US 34% 26% 27% 25% Over 250 outside the US 4% 3% 3% 2% Slide 10

11 Demographic Data Decade of Graduation All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System 1940's and prior 0% 0% 0% 0% 1950's 4% 2% 1% 1% 1960's 10% 7% 7% 7% 1970's 16% 18% 15% 13% 1980's 17% 20% 16% 14% 1990's 16% 19% 15% 13% 2000's 26% 32% 25% 21% 2010's 13% 0% 20% 32% Gender Male All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System 53% 51% 53% 50% Female 47% 49% 47% 49% Slide 11

12 Era of Graduation By Graduation Era - Definitions Woodstock/ Vietnam and Prior (graduated prior to 1973) Includes pre 1964 graduates Tumultuous 60 s Civil Rights Act Tonkin resolution to Nixon resignation Good economy Ages and older Electronic Revolution/ Dot-Com (graduated ) Dot-com IPOs to 9/11 Peace and fall of Berlin Wall Big booming economy focused on youth Ages Post-Watergate (graduated ) Nixon resignation to Reagan boom Younger brothers and sisters of Woodstock/Vietnam Bad economy and pessimistic time Ages Post-9/11 (graduated 2000 through 2008) Economic bust after Dot-Com followed by real estate driven growth Focus away from youth War in our time More competition for every job Ages Yuppie/End of Cold War (graduated ) Reagan boom to dot-com IPOs Good economy and optimistic time Ages Post Great Recession (Graduated after 2008) Market crash of 2008 Explosive unemployment Significantly increased role of government in health care Slowest recovery in history Breakdown of European economy Huge and growing US deficit Ages 27 and younger

13 Response By Era 6,000 5,414 5,000 Number of Participants 4,000 3,000 2,000 2,045 1,438 2,784 1,368 2,602 1,000 - Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 13

14 Response By Era Percentage of Participants Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System NOTE: Response rate is unadjusted for bad addresses. Slide 14

15 Response By Groups 12,000 10,000 9,795 Number of Participants 8,000 6,000 4,000 3,322 2,659 2,000 - Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 15

16 Response By Gender Across Generations Percentage of Participants Male Female WWII Boomers Gen X Gen Y Slide 16

17 Alumni Affinity and Giving Slide 17

18 Response By Q19 Intent to Participate Financially Non-contributors Might contribute in the future Contributors Percentage of Participants Never/do not plan to in future Have/do not plan to in future Have never but plan to in future Currently and plan to continue Currently and plan to increase All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 18

19 Response By Q19 Intent to Participate Financially vs. Q Non-contributors 34% 46% Might contribute in the future Contributors Percentage of Participants Never/do not plan to Have/do not plan to Have never but plan to Currently and plan to Currently and plan to increase How often do you promote California State University to others? Never Occasionally Regularly All the time Slide 19

20 Response By Q19 Intent to Participate Financially vs. Era Percentage of Participants Never/do not plan to in future Non-contributors 8 Have/do not plan to in future Might contribute in the future 47 Have never but plan to in future 11 Currently and plan to continue Contributors 2 Currently and plan to increase Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 20

21 Response By Q19 Intent to Participate Financially vs. Group 40 Non-contributors Might contribute in the future Contributors Percentage of Participants Never/do not plan to in future Have/do not plan to in future Have never but plan to in future Currently and plan to continue Currently and plan to increase Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 21

22 Q01. How would you rate your decision to attend the California State University? Percentage of Participants Bad decision Fair decision Good decision Great decision All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 22

23 Q01. How would you rate your decision to attend the California State University? By Era Percentage of Participants Bad decision Fair decision Good decision Great decision Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 23

24 Q01. How would you rate your decision to attend the California State University? By Group Percentage of Participants Bad decision Fair decision Good decision Great decision Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 24

25 Q03. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student? 60 Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 25

26 Q03. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student? By Era Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 26

27 Q03. Which of the following best describes your experience as a student? By Group Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 27

28 Q02. How often do you promote the California State University to others? Percentage of Participants Never Occasionally Regularly All the time All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 28

29 Q02. How often do you promote the California State University to others? By Era Percentage of Participants Never Occasionally Regularly All the time Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 29

30 Q02. How often do you promote the California State University to others? By Group Percentage of Participants Never Occasionally Regularly All the time Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 30

31 Q05. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the California State University? 60 Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 31

32 Q05. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the California State University? By Era Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 32

33 Q05. Which of the following describes your overall current opinion of the California State University? By Group Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 33

34 Q04. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a? 60 Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 34

35 Q04. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a? By Era Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 35

36 Q04. Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a? By Group Percentage of Participants Poor Fair Good Excellent Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 36

37 Affinity Index The Affinity Index is calculated as the average of: Q01 How would you rate your decision to attend the California State University? Q02 How often do you promote the California State University to others? Q04 Which of the following best describes your experiences as an alumnus/a? Q05 Which of the following best describes your overall current opinion of the California State University? Expressed as a percentage: [Index = ((Q01 + Q02 + Q04 + Q05) / 4) / 4] Affinity Index (The California State University System) = 79% CSU 2012= 76% CSU 2008= 77% All School Average = 80% Slide 37

38 Q20. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following: Not loyal Somewhat loyal Loyal Very loyal California State University in general My major or degree program within my college/school My undergraduate college/school within California State University A faculty member or instructor A student organization or activity I was associated with (i.e. Greek life, choir, student clubs, student government) California State University athletics All School 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 38

39 Q20. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following: By Era Not loyal Somewhat loyal Loyal Very loyal California State University in general My major or degree program within my college/school My undergraduate college/school within California State University A faculty member or instructor A student organization or activity I was associated with (i.e. Greek life, choir, student clubs, student government) California State University athletics Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 39

40 Q20. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following: By Group Not loyal Somewhat loyal Loyal Very loyal California State University in general My major or degree program within my college/school My undergraduate college/school within California State University A faculty member or instructor A student organization or activity I was associated with (i.e. Greek life, choir, student clubs, student government) California State University athletics Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 40

41 Q20. Please indicate the extent of your loyalty to each of the following: 65% 60% 55% California State University in general Correlation to Affinity 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% California State University athletics A student organization or activity I was associated with (i.e. Greek life, choir, student clubs, student government) My undergraduate college/school within California State University My major or degree program within my college/school 25% A faculty member or instructor 20% 15% Average Loyalty Slide 41

42 Alumni Messaging Slide 42

43 Q16. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the California State University : Percentage of respondents who chose top two choices Personal pride in my degree from California State University Accomplishments of students School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report) Providing scholarships Accomplishments of faculty Value/respect for degree by others Accomplishments of alumni Outreach to community History/tradition Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.) Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, viral videos, Success of athletic teams 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 43

44 Q16. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the California State University : 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Personal pride in my degree from California State University 5% 14% 39% 42% Accomplishments of students 8% 21% 41% 30% School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report) 12% 23% 37% 29% Providing scholarships 12% 24% 34% 30% Accomplishments of faculty 9% 25% 40% 25% Value/respect for degree by others 13% 24% 36% 27% Accomplishments of alumni 11% 26% 38% 26% Outreach to community 11% 28% 38% 23% History/tradition 12% 29% 37% 22% Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.) 12% 31% 39% 19% Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, viral videos, etc.) 16% 35% 34% 15% Success of athletic teams 37% 30% 22% 11% No impact on my opinion Significant impact on my opinion Some impact on my opinion Critically impacts my opinion Slide 44

45 Q16. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the California State University : By Era No Impact Some Impact Significant Impact Critical Impact Personal pride in my degree from California State Accomplishments of students School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report) Providing scholarships Accomplishments of faculty Value/respect for degree by others Accomplishments of alumni Outreach to community History/tradition Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.) Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, Success of athletic teams Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 45

46 Q16. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the California State University : By Group No Impact Some Impact Significant Impact Critical Impact Personal pride in my degree from California State Accomplishments of students School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report) Providing scholarships Accomplishments of faculty Value/respect for degree by others Accomplishments of alumni Outreach to community History/tradition Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.) Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, Success of athletic teams Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 46

47 Q16. Please indicate how much each of the following impacts your overall opinion of the California State University : 40% Personal pride in my degree from California State University 35% History/tradition Correlation to Affinity 30% 25% Media visibility (e.g. newspaper, magazine articles, viral videos, etc.) Campus aesthetics (e.g. buildings, grounds, etc.) Accomplishments of alumni Accomplishments of students Outreach to community School rankings (e.g. U.S. News & World Report) Accomplishments of faculty Success of athletic teams Providing scholarships 20% Value/respect for degree by others 15% Average Impact Slide 47

48 Q10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the California State University do at providing them? Not Important Poor Somewhat Important Fair Very Important Good Critically Important Excellent Academics/classes Preparation for career Exposure to new ideas Relationship with the faculty Relationship with administration and staff Traditions or values learned on campus Student leadership opportunities Opportunity to interact with alumni Attending cultural events including films, lectures, and other arts Attending athletic events Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority Importance Performance Slide 51

49 Q10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the California State University do at providing them? Gap Analysis Academics/classes Preparation for career Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Exposure to new ideas Relationship with the faculty Relationship with administration and staff Traditions or values learned on campus Student leadership opportunities Opportunity to interact with alumni Attending cultural events including films, lectures, and other arts Attending athletic events Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 49

50 Q10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the California State University do at providing them? Gap Analysis by Era Slide 50 Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Academics/classes Preparation for career Exposure to new ideas Relationship with the faculty Relationship with administration and staff Traditions or values learned on campus Student leadership opportunities Opportunity to interact with alumni Attending cultural events including films, lectures, and other arts Attending athletic events Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession

51 Q10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the California State University do at providing them? Gap Analysis By Group Slide 51 Academics/classes Preparation for career Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Exposure to new ideas Relationship with the faculty Relationship with administration and staff Traditions or values learned on campus Student leadership opportunities Opportunity to interact with alumni Attending cultural events including films, lectures, and other arts Attending athletic events Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority Group 1 Group 2 Group 3

52 Q10. How important was each of the following to your experience as a student, and how well did the California State University do at providing them? -Box Plot Slide 52 50% Preparation for career 45% Traditions or values learned on campus Academics/classes Correlation to Affinity 40% 35% 30% 25% Exposure to new ideas Opportunity to interact with alumni Relationship with administration and staff Student leadership opportunities Relationship with the faculty Attending athletic events Attending cultural events including films, lectures, and other arts 20% Opportunity to participate in fraternity/sorority 15% (1.00) (0.80) (0.60) (0.40) (0.20) Importance>Performance Performance>Importance

53 Correlation Analysis Highest correlation to Affinity Index across all questions On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do California State University in general Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in Responding to new career opportunities California State University has a well-respected public reputation Current work status I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University Contributing to my community California State University has a clear vision of its future The current faculty of California State University is excellent Commitment to continuous education Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated The current leadership of California State University is committed to Preparing students for the workforce Further graduate education Preparation for career Slide 53

54 Q07. How well did the education received from the California State University prepare you for each of the following? Poor preparation Fair preparation Good preparation Excellent preparation Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal development Current work status Commitment to continuous education Further graduate education Responding to new career opportunities Contributing to my community Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 54

55 Q07. How well did the education received from the California State University prepare you for each of the following? By Era Poor preparation Fair preparation Good preparation Excellent preparation Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal development Current work status Commitment to continuous education Further graduate education Responding to new career opportunities Contributing to my community Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 55

56 Q07. How well did the education received from the California State University prepare you for each of the following? By Group Poor preparation Fair preparation Good preparation Excellent preparation Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal development Current work status Commitment to continuous education Further graduate education Responding to new career opportunities Contributing to my community Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 56

57 Q07. How well did the education received from the California State University prepare you for each of the following? 55% Responding to new career opportunities Current work status 50% Contributing to my community Commitment to continuous education Correlation to Affinity 45% 40% Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated Further graduate education Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal development 35% 30% Average Preparation Slide 57

58 Correlation Analysis Highest correlation to Affinity Index across all questions On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do California State University in general Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in Responding to new career opportunities California State University has a well-respected public reputation Current work status I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University Contributing to my community California State University has a clear vision of its future The current faculty of California State University is excellent Commitment to continuous education Deepening my understanding and commitment to personal Getting a job I wanted soon after I graduated The current leadership of California State University is committed to Preparing students for the workforce Further graduate education Preparation for career Quality of and respect for University Slide 58

59 Q21. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding California State University: Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in their career(s) California State University has a well-respected public reputation The current leadership of California State University is committed to moving California State University in a positive direction California State University has a clear vision of its future The current faculty of California State University is excellent I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely I understand how alumni giving furthers the mission of California State University California State University has many engaged alumni volunteers The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University is one reason why I donate Alumni of California State University are well informed about the impact of their giving I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater All School 2018 CSU System Slide 59

60 Q21. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding California State University: By Era Strongly disagree Somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in their career(s) California State University has a well-respected public reputation The current leadership of California State University is committed to moving California State University in a positive direction California State University has a clear vision of its future The current faculty of California State University is excellent I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely I understand how alumni giving furthers the mission of California State University California State University has many engaged alumni volunteers The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University is one reason why I donate Alumni of California State University are well informed about the impact of their giving I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 60

61 Q21. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding California State University: By Group Strongly disagree Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in their career(s) Somewhat disagree Somewhat agree Strongly agree California State University has a well-respected public reputation The current leadership of California State University is committed to moving California State University in a positive direction California State University has a clear vision of its future The current faculty of California State University is excellent I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely I understand how alumni giving furthers the mission of California State University California State University has many engaged alumni volunteers The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University is one reason why I donate Alumni of California State University are well informed about the impact of their giving I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 61

62 Q21. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding California State University: 55% 50% The quality and reputation of the faculty at California State University is one reason why I donate I believe that California State University uses its donations wisely Graduates of California State University are likely to be successful in their career(s) California State University has a well-respected public reputation Correlation to Affinity 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% California State University has many engaged alumni volunteers Alumni of California State University are well informed about the impact of their giving I know ways that I can become involved and support my alma mater I understand how alumni giving furthers the mission of California State University The current faculty of California State University is excellent California State University has a clear vision of its future The current leadership of California State University is committed to moving California State University in a positive direction 20% 15% Average Level of Agreement Slide 62

63 Targeting Communications Slide 63

64 Q14. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the California State University's effectiveness in utilizing that method: Not Important Poor Somewhat Important Fair Very Important Good Critically Important Excellent of periodic information Invitations to California State University activities The alumni magazine or newsletter Communication regarding services and benefits Invitations to alumni activities Electronic newsletter California State University's alumni website Social media/online community Importance Slide 64 Performance

65 Q14. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the California State University's effectiveness in utilizing that method: Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance of periodic information Invitations to California State University activities The alumni magazine or newsletter Communication regarding services and benefits Invitations to alumni activities Electronic newsletter California State University's alumni website Social media/online community All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 65

66 Q14. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the California State University's effectiveness in utilizing that method: Gap Analysis By Era Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance of periodic information Invitations to California State University activities The alumni magazine or newsletter Communication regarding services and benefits Invitations to alumni activities Electronic newsletter California State University's alumni website Social media/online community Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 66

67 Q14. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the California State University's effectiveness in utilizing that method: Gap Analysis By Group Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance of periodic information Invitations to California State University activities The alumni magazine or newsletter Communication regarding services and benefits Invitations to alumni activities Electronic newsletter California State University's alumni website Social media/online community Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 67

68 Slide 68 Q14. For each of the communication methods listed below, please tell us how important that method is to you and also rate the California State University's effectiveness in utilizing that method: -Box Plot 45% 40% Correlation to Affinity 35% 30% Invitations to California State University activities California State University's alumni website The alumni magazine or newsletter Social media/online community Electronic newsletter Communication regarding services and benefits of periodic information 25% Invitations to alumni activities 20% (1.00) (0.80) (0.60) (0.40) (0.20) Importance>Performance Performance>Importance

69 Q13. In your relationship with the California State University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following: Never One time A few times Frequently Read from California State University Read the alumni magazine Visit campus Visit California State University or Alumni website Engage with California State University on social media Attend cultural or artistic events on campus Attend California State University sporting events Attend local Alumni Association events Volunteer to work on campus/event Attend class reunions All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 69

70 Q13. In your relationship with the California State University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following: By Era Read from California State University Read the alumni magazine Visit campus Visit California State University or Alumni website Engage with California State University on social media Attend cultural or artistic events on campus Attend California State University sporting events Attend local Alumni Association events Volunteer to work on campus/event Attend class reunions Never One time A few times Frequently Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 70

71 Q13. In your relationship with the California State University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following: By Group Read from California State University Never One time A few times Frequently Read the alumni magazine Visit campus Visit California State University or Alumni website Engage with California State University on social media Attend cultural or artistic events on campus Attend California State University sporting events Attend local Alumni Association events Volunteer to work on campus/event Attend class reunions Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 71

72 Q13. In your relationship with the California State University, please describe how often you do or have done each of the following: 45% 40% Visit campus Read the alumni magazine Correlation to Affinity 35% 30% 25% Attend local Alumni Association events Visit California State University or Alumni website Engage with California State University on social media Attend California State University sporting events Read from California State University 20% Volunteer to work on campus/event 15% Attend class reunions Attend cultural or artistic events on campus 10% Average Frequency Slide 72

73 Alumni Programming Slide 73

74 Q08. How important is it for you and alumni in general to do the following and how well does the California State University do at supporting alumni in doing them? Not Important Poor Somewhat Important Fair Very Important Good Critically Important Excellent Identifying job opportunities for graduates Mentoring students Serving as ambassadors promoting California State University to others Networking with other alumni Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc. Providing financial support for California State University (e.g. donations) Attending general alumni and California State University events Volunteering for California State University Participating in California State University online activities (social media) Attending California State University athletic events Importance Performance Slide 74

75 Q08. How important is it for you and alumni in general to do the following and how well does the California State University do at supporting alumni in doing them? Gap Analysis Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Identifying job opportunities for graduates Mentoring students Serving as ambassadors promoting California State University to others Networking with other alumni Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc. Providing financial support for California State University (e.g. donations) Attending general alumni and California State University events Volunteering for California State University Participating in California State University online activities (social media) Attending California State University athletic events All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 75

76 Q08. How important is it for you and alumni in general to do the following and how well does the California State University do at supporting alumni in doing them? Gap Analysis by Era Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Identifying job opportunities for graduates Mentoring students Serving as ambassadors promoting California State University to others Networking with other alumni Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc. Providing financial support for California State University (e.g. donations) Attending general alumni and California State University events Volunteering for California State University Participating in California State University online activities (social media) Attending California State University athletic events Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 76

77 Q08. How important is it for you and alumni in general to do the following and how well does the California State University do at supporting alumni in doing them? Gap Analysis By Group Importance exceeds Performance Performance exceeds Importance Identifying job opportunities for graduates Mentoring students Serving as ambassadors promoting California State University to others Networking with other alumni Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc. Providing financial support for California State University (e.g. donations) Attending general alumni and California State University events Volunteering for California State University Participating in California State University online activities (social media) Attending California State University athletic events Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 77

78 Q08. How important is it for you and alumni in general to do the following and how well does the California State University do at supporting alumni in doing them? 45% 43% 41% Identifying job opportunities for graduates Serving as ambassadors promoting California State University to others Mentoring students 39% Correlation to Affinity 37% 35% 33% 31% Providing leadership by serving on boards, committees, etc. Networking with other alumni Providing financial support for California State University (e.g. donations) Participating in California State University online activities (social media) 29% Volunteering for California State University Attending California State University athletic events 27% Attending general alumni and California State University events 25% Importance>Performance Slide 78 Performance>Importance

79 Q15. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Choose all that apply.) Percentage of Participants 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Time/other commitments All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Concern about future solicitation Value (cost as compared to benefit) Type or subject matter of the event I don't know anyone I won't make a difference I don't want to Geographical distance Unsure of how to get involved Slide 79

80 Q15. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Choose all that apply.) By Distance 80% Percentage of Participants 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Time/other commitments Concern about future solicitation Value (cost as compared to benefit) Type or subject matter of the event I don't know anyone I won't make a difference I don't want to Geographical distance Unsure of how to get involved Within 16 miles 17 to 50 miles 51 to 160 miles 161 to 250 miles Over 250 miles (within US) Over 250 miles (outside US) Slide 80

81 Q15. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Choose all that apply.) By Era 70% Percentage of Participants 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Time/other commitments Concern about future solicitation Value (cost as compared to benefit) Type or subject matter of the event I don't know anyone I won't make a difference I don't want to Geographical distance Unsure of how to get involved Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 81

82 Q15. What are barriers to your participation in alumni activities? (Choose all that apply.) By Group 80% 70% Percentage of Participants 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Time/other commitments Concern about future solicitation Value (cost as compared to benefit) Type or subject matter of the event I don't know anyone I won't make a difference I don't want to Geographical distance Unsure of how to get involved Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 82

83 Q09. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.) Percentage of Participants 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 83

84 Q09. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.) By Era Percentage of Participants 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 84

85 Q09. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.) By Group Percentage of Participants 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 85

86 Net Promoter Score Slide 86

87 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? Percentage of Participants All School 2018 CSU System Slide 87

88 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? Percentage of Participants % Slide 88

89 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? By Era Percentage of Participants Woodstock\Vietnam and prior Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 89

90 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? By Group Percentage of Participants Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 90

91 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? By Era Woodstock\Vietnam and prior 5.53 Post Watergate 5.59 Yuppie\End of Cold War 5.49 Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com 5.44 Post 9/ Post Great Recession 5.71 Slide 91

92 Q06. On a scale from 0 to 10, with 0 being the lowest, how connected do you feel to the California State University? By Group Group Group Group Slide 92

93 CSU System Questions Study Findings Slide 93

94 Q22. Are you interested in supporting California State University through the following types of activities: 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Percentage of Participants 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 36% 48% Attending alumni activities and events 32% 23% 24% Volunteering 35% Advocacy related activities (sharing your story, speaking to a group, writing a letter) 18% 21% Becoming a financial supporter Slide 94

95 Q22. Are you interested in supporting California State University through the following types of activities: By Era 60% Percentage of Participants 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Attending alumni activities and events Volunteering Advocacy related activities (sharing your story, speaking to a group, writing a letter) Becoming a financial supporter Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 95

96 Q22. Are you interested in supporting California State University through the following types of activities: By Group 60% Percentage of Participants 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Attending alumni activities and events Volunteering Advocacy related activities (sharing your story, speaking to a group, writing a letter) Becoming a financial supporter Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 96

97 Q23. How do you currently rate the California State University System in terms of: Providing opportunity for qualified students to attend 7.34 The quality of education 7.51 Preparing students for the workforce 6.99 Achieving its mission of preparing significant numbers of educated, responsible people to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future 7.17 Slide 97

98 Q23. How do you currently rate the California State University System in terms of: By Era Providing opportunity for qualified students to attend The quality of education Preparing students for the workforce Achieving its mission of preparing significant numbers of educated, responsible people to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future Woodstock\ Vietnam Post Watergate Yuppie\End of Cold War Electronic Revolution\Dot-Com Post 9/11 Post Great Recession Slide 98

99 Q23. How do you currently rate the California State University System in terms of: By Group Providing opportunity for qualified students to attend The quality of education Preparing students for the workforce Achieving its mission of preparing significant numbers of educated, responsible people to contribute to California's schools, economy, culture, and future Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Slide 99

100 Implications Study Findings Slide 100

101 Foundation Concepts Alumni Partnership Model Slide 101 Initiate the process by asking their opinion Show you care use a high-quality process Alumni feedback is not a one-time event, but rather an ongoing process of measurement, action, and remeasurement. Solidify and institutionalize by checking back to see what changed Let them know that you heard what was said Take action in a way that demonstrates you care about their opinion

102 Implications Highlighted issues and areas of focus Feedback to the alumni Via print, , and social media Repetition Action since last survey Focus on the future Increase brand of Alumni Association and Alumni on campus Professional and career related Community service Intramurals or clubs Increase understanding of the benefits of being an Alumnus/a Targeted communications focusing on successful outcomes from events Focus talking points and topics on How well degree prepares and prepared graduates for life Quality of and respect for University Highest impact on opinion Pride in degree Accomplishments of students School rank Scholarships Accomplishments of alumni and faculty Value and respect for degree Where alumni want to see improvements over time Preparation for career Opportunity to interact with alumni Academics and classes Exposure to new ideas Build campus coalitions around alumni by sharing and discussing data Slide 102

103 Q09. In which of the following organizations/activities did you participate as a student? (Check all that apply.) Percentage of Participants 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% All School 2008 CSU System 2012 CSU System 2018 CSU System Slide 103

104 Slide 104 Contact Information Robert Shoss Tel: (713) Fax: (713)