2005 Alumni Survey Results
Executive Summary
Homecoming 2006
Survey was distributed to all alumni for whom the school had
addresses. In total, 249 surveys were
collected. We received 27 surveys from
alumni of the
|
Decades |
Number of Surveys |
Percentage of Respondents |
|
1920s |
1 |
.5% |
|
1930s |
12 |
5% |
|
1940s |
43 |
17% |
|
1950s |
30 |
12% |
|
1960s |
27 |
11% |
|
1970s |
35 |
14% |
|
1980s |
40 |
16% |
|
1990s |
40 |
16% |
|
2000s |
21 |
8.5% |
43% alumni surveyed had family members who attended RGNS.
23% of RGNS alumni surveyed served in the military.
Upon graduation 75% attended some form of post-secondary education and 13% attended graduate school.
Reasons for attending RGNS
|
Academic program |
46% |
|
Christian education |
33% |
|
Campus setting |
39% |
|
Friendly student body/faculty |
31% |
|
Arts or sports program |
14% |
|
Financial Aid was provided |
33% |
|
Farm Family |
6% |
|
Work program |
19% |
|
Public School |
13% |
|
Parent’s decision |
25% |
By in large the most enduring memories recounted by alumni included: relationships, chapel/vespers programs, values of campus community, work program, and beautiful campus.
The most meaningful accomplishments recounted by alumni included: building confidence and leadership, graduation, establishing values and building character, and achieving independence.
45% of alumni respondents have returned to campus less than 10 times.
Motivations to participate in the Alumni Association
|
Regional events |
27% |
|
Involvement with students |
15% |
|
Family friendly activities |
16% |
|
Being asked to serve |
26% |
|
Travel program |
13% |
|
Nothing |
14% |
Suggestions for improving Homecoming: chairs from each decade, host a dance in the gym, sporting events, family friendly activities, add new components for younger alumni, Saturday church service, outdoor activities (hiking, canoeing), more class/decade gatherings.
Alumni report they would come to campus more often if there were more alumni events with opportunities to see classmates and faculty. About 50% of alumni suggested Homecoming be in the early summer. About 25% suggested fall and the remaining 25% suggested spring.
86% of respondents want the magazine to contain more information about alumni and former faculty. 55% would like to see information about current students and faculty. 48% want to learn more about current plans of the school.
Opinions and Attitudes regarding RGNS
|
Prepared me well academically |
94% |
|
Prepared me well for life |
88% |
|
Work program was good for me |
86% |
|
Worship component was meaningful |
89% |
Attitudes regarding the Strategic Plan Agree/Strongly Agree
|
Offering competitive compensation to our faculty should be a high priority |
90% |
|
Achieving greater ethnic diversity in the student body should be a high priority |
63% |
|
Achieving greater ethnic diversity among the faculty should be a high priority |
61% |
|
Achieving greater socio-economic diversity in the student body should be a priority |
58% |
|
Increasing funding for financial aid should be a high priority |
85% |
|
Remodeling Hodgson Hall should be a high priority |
80% |
|
Building a Middle School should be a high priority |
52% |
|
Adding a gym space should be a high priority |
61% |
|
Investing in technology should be a high priority |
90% |
|
Encouraging students to be involved in community service should be a high priority |
92% |
|
Continuing to provide a rigorous academic education should be a high priority |
96% |
28% of respondents ranked RGNS in the top 25% of their philanthropic interests. 43% ranked RGNS in the top 50% of their philanthropic interests.
69% of alumni respondents said RGNS solicits for donations with appropriate frequency.
The most frequently reported reason for not supporting RGNS financially was a lack of personal resources.
Items Deserving/Very Deserving of Philanthropic Support
|
Campus and Buildings |
68% |
|
Faculty/Staff Compensation |
66% |
|
Student Financial Aid |
74% |
|
Computers/Technology |
69% |
|
Athletics |
56% |
|
Library books/materials |
69% |
|
Chapel and Religious Program |
63% |
|
Farm Program |
58% |
|
Dorm Renovations |
56% |