jcu 2015 undergraduate alumni survey results

8/19/2019 JCU 2015 Undergraduate Alumni Survey Results

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2 0 1 5 U N D E R G R A D U A T E

ALUMNI SURVEY

1 3 0 Y E A R S 1 8 8 6 - 2 0 1 6


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42,431ALUMNI

(UNDERGRADUATE

AND GRADUATE)

31,956LIVING

UNDERGRADUATE

ALUMNI

14,662 ALUMNI

RECEIVED

THE SURVEY

2,748 18.7%COMPLETED

THE SURVEY

RESPONSE

RATE

National average for alumni survey

responses is 10%. Margin of error is 1.72%.

As a Jesuit Catholic university, John Carroll has inspired individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and

service. For 130 years, the University has served an important and transformational role for our 42,431

students. Those who graduate from John Carroll are significantly different people when they walk across

the stage in front of Rodman Hall compared to when they enroll. What happens to them in four years is

what makes John Carroll special. We hear regularly from loyal and passionate graduates who share their

stories about how their John Carroll experience prepared them for a fulfilling professional life; enabled

them to prosper financially; and helped them develop the confidence to pursue their passions, serve their

communities, and lead healthy lives.

In October 2015, we conducted a national undergraduate alumni survey to measure alumni engagement

and the satisfaction resulting from a John Carroll degree. The previous national alumni survey, conducted

in 2009, focused on ways alumni wished to be engaged with, and communicated to, by their alma mater.

What did you tell us this time? John Carroll alumni affirmed the University has been delivering on our

mission to graduate thoughtful individuals who are morally responsible and aware of the fundamental

challenges facing the world. John Carroll’s academic approach is embedded in Ignatian spirituality and the

Jesuit charism founded nearly 500 years ago. The University learning goals - intellect, character, leadership,

and service - have been part of our culture all along. This is exemplified by the percentage of alumni who

have succeeded as leaders at work, in life, and in service to their communities. Alumni responded by telling

us the John Carroll experience played a role – a critical role for many – in preparing them for life.

This direct feedback provides us with important information we can use to make the University stronger

and a more strategic educational institution. The data will serve as a foundation for planning and

budgeting and for connecting faculty, staff, and alumni to the community in ways that serve current andfuture students. We plan to keep the dialogue going by reaching out to you every five years and using

your feedback to measure success, which will enable us to make more data-informed decisions.

This report highlights the major data points shared by alumni. If you have questions or feedback or

want to see the entire survey results, e-mail us at [email protected] or call the Office of Alumni Relations

at 216-397-4336 or toll free at 800-736-ALUM (2586). Onward on John Carroll …

INSPIRING MINDS AND TRANSFORMING LIVES


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OF UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI WOULD RECOMMEND JOHN CARROLL TO OTHERS

OF UNDER GRADUATE ALUMNI

ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED

WITH THE OVERALL EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE OF THEIR ALMA MATER

THE RIGHT CHOICE

SAID IF THEY HAD TO DO

IT ALL OVER, THEY

WOULD ENROLL AT

JOHN CARROLL85%


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The two clear-cut responses from the open-ended

question were tied to faculty and staff, as

well as the friendships made at Carroll.

We asked questions about

measuring experiences with

the greatest impact.

IT ’S TH E PEO PL E WH O M A K E JO H N CA RRO L L SPECIA L

RELATIONS HIPS MATTER


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86%

OF ALUMNI CONSIDER

INTERNSHIPS IMPORTANT

TO OBTAINING THEIR FIRST

POSITION AFTER GRADUATION

Internships are an integral and valuable aspect of learning, as well as

a stepping stone to a student’s first job after graduation. Increasing

the number of internships for our students is a key priority in JCU’s

new strategic plan Promise and Prominence.

INTERNSHIPSJoe Toohey ’10

• former NBC “Meet The Press” fellow

• former NBC “Meet The Press” producer

• current FOX5 reporter, New York City


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9%

1971

1980

6%

1961

1970

39%

1991

2000

27%

1981

1990

64%

After

2010

58%

2001

2010

5%

1960

or earlier

PERCENTAGE OF

RESPONDENTS

WITH INTERNSHIPS

Great Lakes paid internships

DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL

ORGANIZATIONS RECRUIT OUR

STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS.SOME OF THEM ARE:

• American Red Cross

• Catholic Charities

• Cleveland Clinic

• Cleveland Council on

World Affairs

• Cleveland Indians

• Ernst & Young

• ESPN Cleveland

• GE

• Goodyear

• Hyland Software

• IMG

• KeyBank

• Lubrizol

• NASA Glenn

Research Center

• NBC News

• Parker Hannifin

• PricewaterhouseCoopers

• Progressive Insurance

• Ronald McDonald House

• United Nations World

Food Programme

• United States

Secret Service

• United States Senate

• University Hospitals


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62%COMMUNITY SERVICE AS UNDERGRADUATESPARTICIPATED IN

ANNUAL HOURS OF SERVICE PERFORMED BY OUR STUDENTS


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68%OF ALUMNI IN THE PASTYEAR VOLUNTEERED OR PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

SERVING OTHERS


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74%OR HAVE A LEADERSHIP ROLE AT

WORK OR IN THE COMMUNITY

CURRENTLY PROVIDE LEADERSHIP

JCU FORMS LEADERS

Fred Pestello ’74, president of St. Louis University

John Cranley ’96, mayor of Cincinnati

Rich Kramer ’86, CEO of Goodyear, and his wife,Chris Kramer ’86, co-chair of the Forever Carroll Campaign


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NORTHEAST OHIO COMPANIES OR

ORGANIZATIONS ARE OWNED OR

OPERATED BY JCU ALUMNI

Andy Halko ’02, CEO of Insivia

Annette Haile ’74,

retired vice president, IBM

Gen. (Ret.) Carter F. Ham ’76,

four-star general, U.S. Army

Don Shula ’51, all-time winningest NFL coach

Sarah Bloomfield ’77G,

director, U.S. Holocaust Museum

The Very Reverend

Timothy P. Kesicki S.J., ’84,

president of the Jesuit Conference

of the United States


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Whether as an undergrad or

a graduate, you remarkably

still defined success the same:

HELPING OTHERS

RAISING A FAMILY

BECOMING AN AUTHORITY

IN MY FIELD

BEING INVOLVED IN

MY COMMUNITY

BEING WELL-OFF

FINANCIALLY

DEFINING SUCCESS


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94%CONSIDER THEMSELVES SUCCESSFUL AFTER GRADUATION

OF ALUMNI SAY A

JOHN CARROLL EDUCATION

CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR

SUCCESS IN LIFE80%

SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES


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OF ALUMNI RESPONDING

TO THE SURVEY AREEMPLOYED, RETIRED, OR ENROLLED

IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS98%

96%SAY THE JCU EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR CAREER

FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER


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90%SAY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A CONNECTION TO JCU AS A GRADUATE

85%TO THEIR ALMA MATERFEEL CONNECTED

Number of alumni

engaging directly

with the University

2012 8,912

2013 9,830

2015 11,491

2014 10,842


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Atlanta

BuffaloCincinnati

Chicago

Cleveland

Columbus

Dallas

Denver

Detriot

Nashville

New York CityPhiladelphia

Pittsburgh

Research Triangle

Tampa

Washington, D.C.

Youngstown 2015

17

2014

14

2013

13

2012

11

2011

1

ALUMNI CHAPTER G R O W T H

23,728

18,703

ALUMNI BY THE NUMBERS


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Ohio 24,436

Pennsylvania 2,193

Illinois 1,964

Florida 1,306

New York 1,256

California 873

Michigan 858

Virginia 617

Other 8,928

ALL ALUMNIB Y T H E D E C A D E

ALUMNIE V E N T G R O W T H

W O R L D W I D E

ALUMNI B Y G E O G R A P H I C L O C AT I O N

641930s

2631940s

2,0441950s

4,4371960s

6,3401970s

6,4891980s

9,1471990s

9,0242000s

4,6232010-15

54

56

125

115

90

FY 2015

FY 2014

FY 2011

FY 2012

FY 2013


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NEW AWARDWINNING

ALUMNI PROGRAMS

TO ENGAGE A ND SUPPO RTJCU ALUMNI INCLUDE:

JCU Alumni Business Directory

Onward newsletter

Chapter Programs

JCU Mentoring Network

and new affinity groups

L E A R N M O R E A B O U T O U R P R O G R A M S A T jcu.edu/alumni


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T H E A W A R D W I N N I N G J O H N C A R R O L L

ONWARDYour John Carroll University

Alumni Newsletter

A L U M N I

C H AP T E R P R O

G R A M

Keeping alumni connected and engaged

A thank you from John Carroll University

ALUMNI MEDAL

ANNUAL

GIVING &

CLASS GIFT

H O M E C O M I N G AND FAMILY WEEKEND

Award-Winning Alumni Programs


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