Alumni Feedback: TWC 5 Year Strategic Plan

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1. TWC Experience

TWC Experience   Internship Seminar Both

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2. TWC Year

TWC Year

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3. In which sector do you currently work?

In which sector do you currently work?   Public sector Private sector Non-profit Other

Other (please specify)

4. In your opinion, does TWC's current mission statement effectively reflect our purpose and activities?

"The Washington Center provides an integrated academic and work experience to prepare college students and professionals for lives of achievement and civic engagement."

In your opinion, does TWC's current mission statement effectively reflect our purpose and activities? "The Washington Center provides an integrated academic and work experience to prepare college students and professionals for lives of achievement and civic engagement."   Yes No

If no, what would you change? (please be specific)

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5. We are going to assess the delivery on our mission as described above. What specific metrics are most important?

Please rate EACH of the items below on level of importance to you from 1 to 5 (1 being the most important)

	1 (Most Important)	2	3	4	5 (Least Important)
The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities.	*We are going to assess the delivery on our mission as described above. What specific metrics are most important? Please rate EACH of the items below on level of importance to you from 1 to 5 (1 being the most important) The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities. 1 (Most Important)	The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities. 2	The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities. 3	The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities. 4	The number of TWC alumni who are actually civically engaged and the level of impact they have on their communities. 5 (Least Important)
The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program.	The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program. 1 (Most Important)	The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program. 2	The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program. 3	The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program. 4	The number of students who receive job offers as a result of participating in the program. 5 (Least Important)
The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students.	The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students. 1 (Most Important)	The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students. 2	The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students. 3	The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students. 4	The number of alumni who give back (via time or treasure) to TWC and its students. 5 (Least Important)
The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity.	The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity. 1 (Most Important)	The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity. 2	The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity. 3	The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity. 4	The depth and breadth of our alumni’s global perspective and value of diversity. 5 (Least Important)
Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni.	Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni. 1 (Most Important)	Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni. 2	Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni. 3	Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni. 4	Demonstration of strong leadership skills by our alumni. 5 (Least Important)
The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center.	The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center. 1 (Most Important)	The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center. 2	The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center. 3	The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center. 4	The level of confidence and pride alumni take of their chosen career path as a result of their time with The Washington Center. 5 (Least Important)
The number of students who participate in our programs.	The number of students who participate in our programs. 1 (Most Important)	The number of students who participate in our programs. 2	The number of students who participate in our programs. 3	The number of students who participate in our programs. 4	The number of students who participate in our programs. 5 (Least Important)
The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC.	The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC. 1 (Most Important)	The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC. 2	The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC. 3	The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC. 4	The number and type of colleges and universities that partner with TWC. 5 (Least Important)
The number of countries from which TWC attracts students	The number of countries from which TWC attracts students 1 (Most Important)	The number of countries from which TWC attracts students 2	The number of countries from which TWC attracts students 3	The number of countries from which TWC attracts students 4	The number of countries from which TWC attracts students 5 (Least Important)
The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education)	The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education) 1 (Most Important)	The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education) 2	The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education) 3	The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education) 4	The diversity of our student population. (geographic, demographic, level of education) 5 (Least Important)

Other: Are there other metrics that are important to you but do not appear above?

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6. The Washington Center currently serves a broad spectrum of students. From your perspective, how do you think we can best contribute to the improvement of society by serving particular types of students?

Please rate the following types of students on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the highest) as to how you would prioritize which students we should attract in order for us to make the biggest impact.

	1 (Most Important)	2	3	4	5
Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds	*The Washington Center currently serves a broad spectrum of students. From your perspective, how do you think we can best contribute to the improvement of society by serving particular types of students? Please rate the following types of students on a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being the highest) as to how you would prioritize which students we should attract in order for us to make the biggest impact. Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds 1 (Most Important)	Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds 2	Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds 3	Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds 4	Students of ethnically diverse backgrounds 5
Students from highly competitive institutions	Students from highly competitive institutions 1 (Most Important)	Students from highly competitive institutions 2	Students from highly competitive institutions 3	Students from highly competitive institutions 4	Students from highly competitive institutions 5
Students from community colleges	Students from community colleges 1 (Most Important)	Students from community colleges 2	Students from community colleges 3	Students from community colleges 4	Students from community colleges 5
International students	International students 1 (Most Important)	International students 2	International students 3	International students 4	International students 5
Students of non-traditional ages	Students of non-traditional ages 1 (Most Important)	Students of non-traditional ages 2	Students of non-traditional ages 3	Students of non-traditional ages 4	Students of non-traditional ages 5
Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders)	Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders) 1 (Most Important)	Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders) 2	Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders) 3	Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders) 4	Students with high potential (demonstrated by high GPA’s and various demonstrations of leadership, who are likely to serve as prominent future business, government, Non-Governmental Organization leaders) 5
Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds 1 (Most Important)	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds 2	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds 3	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds 4	Students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds 5

Other: Please list any other type of students here

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7. We plan to create a 5 year vision for TWC.

Please numerically rate the following possible directions from 1 to 4 with 1 being the highest.

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Serve more students each year in currently existing internship and academic seminar programs (assume that quality remains the same)	*We plan to create a 5 year vision for TWC. Please numerically rate the following possible directions from 1 to 4 with 1 being the highest. Serve more students each year in currently existing internship and academic seminar programs (assume that quality remains the same) 1	Serve more students each year in currently existing internship and academic seminar programs (assume that quality remains the same) 2	Serve more students each year in currently existing internship and academic seminar programs (assume that quality remains the same) 3	Serve more students each year in currently existing internship and academic seminar programs (assume that quality remains the same) 4
Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. internationally (assume the quality remains the same).	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. internationally (assume the quality remains the same). 1	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. internationally (assume the quality remains the same). 2	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. internationally (assume the quality remains the same). 3	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. internationally (assume the quality remains the same). 4
Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. domestically (assume quality remains the same).	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. domestically (assume quality remains the same). 1	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. domestically (assume quality remains the same). 2	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. domestically (assume quality remains the same). 3	Geographically expand the internship and academic seminar programs beyond Washington, D.C. domestically (assume quality remains the same). 4
Focus on Washington, D.C. and current sites abroad and increase the quality of the student experience and level of competitiveness of the program (assume the size and direction of the student body remains the same)	Focus on Washington, D.C. and current sites abroad and increase the quality of the student experience and level of competitiveness of the program (assume the size and direction of the student body remains the same) 1	Focus on Washington, D.C. and current sites abroad and increase the quality of the student experience and level of competitiveness of the program (assume the size and direction of the student body remains the same) 2	Focus on Washington, D.C. and current sites abroad and increase the quality of the student experience and level of competitiveness of the program (assume the size and direction of the student body remains the same) 3	Focus on Washington, D.C. and current sites abroad and increase the quality of the student experience and level of competitiveness of the program (assume the size and direction of the student body remains the same) 4

8. What is your perception of TWC today compared to when you were in the program?

What is your perception of TWC today compared to when you were in the program?

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9. How would you like to be or involved with TWC?

How would you like to be or involved with TWC?   Work with your alma mater to recruit new students Host a TWC intern or help develop new internships Participate in student programs and events Post a job on TWC’s career center Hire a TWC alum Join an alumni regional committee Serve as a resource to young alumni and/or current students Support TWC financially Other

Other (please specify)

10. Thinking back on your TWC experience, was there one “AHA!” moment that you can recall during your TWC experience? More specifically, was there one experience, conversation, or person that made a great impact on you during your TWC experience?

Thinking back on your TWC experience, was there one “AHA!” moment that you can recall during your TWC experience? More specifically, was there one experience, conversation, or person that made a great impact on you during your TWC experience?

11. How did your TWC experience help prepare you for your professional life?

How did your TWC experience help prepare you for your professional life?   Led me to my current career Allowed me to explore a specific profession but I ended up going down another path It did not prepare me for professional life Other

Other (please specify)

12. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest), how did your TWC experience inspire you to be more involved in your community?

On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest), how did your TWC experience inspire you to be more involved in your community?   1 2 3 4 5

Feel free to add any comments here:

13. What advice would you offer to current TWC students?

What advice would you offer to current TWC students?

14. In your opinion, what are The Washington Center's greatest strengths and weaknesses?

In your opinion, what are The Washington Center's greatest strengths and weaknesses?

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15. What are the top four things you value most about The Washington Center?

What are the top four things you value most about The Washington Center?

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16. What are the top four areas of improvement you see for The Washington Center?

What are the top four areas of improvement you see for The Washington Center?

17. What are the main reasons that you are currently, or would like to be, involved with The Washington Center?

What are the main reasons that you are currently, or would like to be, involved with The Washington Center?

18. On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest), how willing are you to donate financially to TWC?

On a scale of 1-5 (5 being the highest), how willing are you to donate financially to TWC?   1 2 3 4 5

19. Where would you like to see TWC in 20 years?

Where would you like to see TWC in 20 years?

20. What is your name?

What is your name?

21. What is your email address?

What is your email address?