WEA Members' Communications Preferences Survey

Help your Association communicate more effectively!

Help your Association streamline communications and improve your member experience by taking this 15-minute survey!

The first 20 people to complete this survey will receive a FREE YETI mug!

Please note: You must provide your name and address to receive your mug. Your answers will not be shared publicly. They will be kept confidential and used only to inform WEA staff. You have the option to complete this survey anonymously.

Don't have 15 minutes to spare? We get it! We've developed a 5-minute survey, too. Respondents are not eligible to receive a free YETI, but your feedback plays a valuable role in helping WEA communicate valuable information to you and the rest of our members. If you're short on time and still want to contribute, please consider completing this shorter survey.

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* 1. Please rank in order of preference, with 1 being your preferred method of being contacted. I prefer that the Association contact me about upcoming events, opportunities, news, and updates by:

EMAIL

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* 2. Do you currently receive email from the Wyoming Education Association?

Yes

If you checked "no" and you want to be re-added to WEA's email distribution list, please list your email here:

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* 3. How often do you check email from the Wyoming Education Association?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

I do not currently receive email from WEA

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* 4. If you do not check email from WEA, why not? (Please select all that apply)

Not applicable. I check email from WEA.

My inbox is too cluttered.

I don't find value in the content.

Email from WEA is filtered into my junk or SPAM filters.

The email subjects do not interest me.

I prefer another method of contact from WEA.

I do not receive email from WEA.

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* 5. What time of day are you most likely to check your inbox? (Please select all that apply)

Morning (6:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Afternoon (12:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

Evening (5:30 pm - 12:00 am)

I check email messages immediately, as I receive notifications that they have been received

I do not check my email inbox daily

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* 6. How do you perceive email from WEA? (Please select all that apply)

The information is valuable and I read email from WEA consistently.

I don't always have time to read WEA email but I appreciate the reminder that my Association is working hard on my behalf.

I am completely neutral about email from WEA and don't care one way or another.

I dislike email from WEA and would prefer not to receive it.

(Optional) please help us improve! What do you like/dislike about WEA email?

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* 7. What makes you/would make you want to open an email message from your Association? (Please select all that apply)

An engaging email subject

Capital letters in the email subject signaling it's an important message

Clearly understanding that it is an invitation to an event

Nothing. I don't want to receive email from WEA.

Please tell us more! How can WEA improve email communication out to members?

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* 8. How often do you check your personal email inbox?

Only when I am expecting a message

About once a week

A few times (2-4 times) each week

Each time I receive a notification about a received message

Randomly throughout the day

Never

I do not have a personal email address

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* 9. How often do you check your professional/work email inbox?

Only when I am expecting a message

About once a week

A few times (2-4 times) each week

Each time I receive a notification about a received message

Randomly throughout the day

Never

I do not have a professional/work email address

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* 10. How often would you prefer to receive email messages from WEA?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Frequency doesn't matter—just send important Association info my way!

Never

SOCIAL MEDIA

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* 11. How often do you use the following social media platforms?

	Multiple times per day	Once per day	Several times per week	Once per week	A few times per month	Once per month	A few times per year	Not active on this social media platform	Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
NEA EdCommunities	NEA EdCommunities Multiple times per day	NEA EdCommunities Once per day	NEA EdCommunities Several times per week	NEA EdCommunities Once per week	NEA EdCommunities A few times per month	NEA EdCommunities Once per month	NEA EdCommunities A few times per year	NEA EdCommunities Not active on this social media platform	NEA EdCommunities Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Facebook	Facebook Multiple times per day	Facebook Once per day	Facebook Several times per week	Facebook Once per week	Facebook A few times per month	Facebook Once per month	Facebook A few times per year	Facebook Not active on this social media platform	Facebook Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Instagram	Instagram Multiple times per day	Instagram Once per day	Instagram Several times per week	Instagram Once per week	Instagram A few times per month	Instagram Once per month	Instagram A few times per year	Instagram Not active on this social media platform	Instagram Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
LinkedIn	LinkedIn Multiple times per day	LinkedIn Once per day	LinkedIn Several times per week	LinkedIn Once per week	LinkedIn A few times per month	LinkedIn Once per month	LinkedIn A few times per year	LinkedIn Not active on this social media platform	LinkedIn Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Pinterest	Pinterest Multiple times per day	Pinterest Once per day	Pinterest Several times per week	Pinterest Once per week	Pinterest A few times per month	Pinterest Once per month	Pinterest A few times per year	Pinterest Not active on this social media platform	Pinterest Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Reddit	Reddit Multiple times per day	Reddit Once per day	Reddit Several times per week	Reddit Once per week	Reddit A few times per month	Reddit Once per month	Reddit A few times per year	Reddit Not active on this social media platform	Reddit Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Snapchat	Snapchat Multiple times per day	Snapchat Once per day	Snapchat Several times per week	Snapchat Once per week	Snapchat A few times per month	Snapchat Once per month	Snapchat A few times per year	Snapchat Not active on this social media platform	Snapchat Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
TikTok	TikTok Multiple times per day	TikTok Once per day	TikTok Several times per week	TikTok Once per week	TikTok A few times per month	TikTok Once per month	TikTok A few times per year	TikTok Not active on this social media platform	TikTok Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Twitch	Twitch Multiple times per day	Twitch Once per day	Twitch Several times per week	Twitch Once per week	Twitch A few times per month	Twitch Once per month	Twitch A few times per year	Twitch Not active on this social media platform	Twitch Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
Twitter	Twitter Multiple times per day	Twitter Once per day	Twitter Several times per week	Twitter Once per week	Twitter A few times per month	Twitter Once per month	Twitter A few times per year	Twitter Not active on this social media platform	Twitter Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
WhatsApp	WhatsApp Multiple times per day	WhatsApp Once per day	WhatsApp Several times per week	WhatsApp Once per week	WhatsApp A few times per month	WhatsApp Once per month	WhatsApp A few times per year	WhatsApp Not active on this social media platform	WhatsApp Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?
YouTube	YouTube Multiple times per day	YouTube Once per day	YouTube Several times per week	YouTube Once per week	YouTube A few times per month	YouTube Once per month	YouTube A few times per year	YouTube Not active on this social media platform	YouTube Never heard of this social media platform. What's this?

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* 12. I am most active on my preferred social media platform during this time of day: (Please select all that apply)

Morning (6:00 am - 12:00 pm)

Afternoon (12:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

Night (5:30 pm - 12:00 am)

I am not active on social media

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* 13. How much time do you spend on your preferred social media platform(s) each week (Sunday-Saturday)?

1-3 hours per week

3-6 hours per week

6-10 hours per week

10+ hours per week

I am not on social media

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* 14. Of the time spent on social media, how much time do you spend creating content (creating your own photos/videos/posts)?

I occasionally create content on social media

I often create content on social media

I spend no time creating content on social media

I am not on social media

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* 15. Of the time spent on social media, how much time do you spend reviewing content created by individuals, creators, and/or organizations?

I occasionally review others' content on social media

I often review others' content on social media

I spend no time reviewing others' content on social media, I spend all my time creating my own content (posting your own photos, videos, etc without reviewing others')

I am not on social media

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* 16. How important is it to you that WEA has an active social media presence?

Very important

Important

Neutral

Not at all important

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* 17. What type of content do you want to see on WEA's social media? (Please select all that apply)

Invitations and details about upcoming events and conferences

Updates, news, announcements

How-to videos and tips

Useful information

Inspiration, humor, and a little fun

Real stories about students and/or fellow members

(Optional) Do you have any great ideas for social content you want your Association to create? Please share them here:

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* 18. Have you "liked" WEA's social media pages?

Yes

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* 19. Do you "follow" WEA's social media pages?

Yes

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* 20. Do you share WEA's social media posts?

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

DEVICES

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* 21. Which of the following device(s) do you use to check messages and view social media? (Please select all that apply)

Laptop

Cellphone

Tablet

Smartwatch

Other (please specify):

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* 22. When are you most likely to check notifications on your preferred device?

Immediately

Within 30-60 minutes

I only check in the mornings

I only check in the evenings

I check multiple times per day, at various times as my schedule allows

GENERAL CONTENT

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* 23. What type of content do you want to see from your Association? (Please select all that apply)

Professional development opportunities

Information and online resources

Legislative and political action calls to action

Legislative updates

Stories about members like me

Tips on advocacy and/or legal

Stories about students and programs

(Optional) Have a great idea for content WEA should be sharing with members? Please tell us about it here!

WEA NEWS MAGAZINE

WEA News magazine has traditionally been published 3-4 times annually. A subscription average of approximately $5.49 dues dollars per member is allocated toward each issue.

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* 24. Do you read WEA News magazine?

Always

Usually

Sometimes

Rarely

Never

What is WEA News magazine?

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* 25. If/when you read WEA News how long do you spend reading it?

1-5 minutes

5-30 minutes

Longer than 30 minutes

I do not read it

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* 26. If you read WEA News magazine, how long after receiving it do you read it?

I usually read it the day I receive it in the mail.

I usually read it within one week of receiving it.

I usually read it later than one week after receiving it.

I do not read it.

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* 27. Should WEA continue to print the WEA News magazine?

Yes, I want to receive 1 issue annually

Yes, I want to receive 2 issues annually

Yes, I want to receive 3 issues annually

WEA should no longer print WEA News, I want a digital alternative

WEA should no longer print WEA News, I do not want a digital alternative

WEA WEBSITE (WYOEA.ORG)

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* 28. How often do you visit the WEA website (wyoea.org)?

More than once per month

About once per month

Less than once per month

I never visit the WEA website

TEXT MESSAGES FROM WEA

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* 29. How do you feel about receiving text messages from the Association?

I want to receive texts about events and updates from the Association

I prefer not to receive text messages from the Association

WEA VERSUS NEA AND NEA MEMBER BENEFITS COMMUNICATIONS

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* 30. I clearly understand the difference between WEA communications, local communications, NEA communications, and NEA Member Benefits communications.

Yes, I can distinguish who is sending me messages.

No, I cannot tell if a message is from WEA, NEA, NEA Member Benefits, or my local.

UNDERSTANDING OPT OUTS

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* 31. I clearly understand that if I unsubscribe from email, texts, or other communications from WEA, I will no longer receive any communications through that channel from my Association due to Federal Communications Commission regulations.

Yes, I understand this and do not opt out of communications for this reason.

Yes, I understand this and have chosen to opt out anyway.

No, I did not understand this and need to be re-added to WEA communications distribution lists.

No, I did not understand this but will consider it before opting out of anything moving forward.

(Optional) If you have opted out of email from WEA and would like to be re-added to our distribution list, please list your preferred email address here:

STRENGTHENING WEA: UNDERSTANDING MEMBER PRIORITIES AND PERCEPTIONS

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* 32. Overall, I feel about our statewide Association and its work on behalf of students and education employees.

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

Please tell us more! How do you feel about the Association? What can we do to ensure your membership is a positive experience?

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* 33. Overall, I feel about my local Association and its work on behalf of students and education employees.

Very positive

Positive

Neutral

Negative

Very negative

Please tell us more! What can we do to ensure your membership is a positive experience?

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* 34. I am proud to be a WEA member.

Strongly agree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Please tell us more! Why or why are you not proud of your WEA membership?

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* 35. Why did you join WEA? (Please rank in order of importance, 1 being most important and 8 being least important)

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* 36. Why do you currently belong to WEA? (Please rank in order of importance, 1 being most important and 8 being least important)

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* 37. Do you talk with your coworkers about joining the Association?

Yes. I talk with others about joining WEA.

I am open to talking with others about joining WEA but need more resources to help me feel comfortable having those conversations.

I do not feel comfortable talking with others about joining WEA.

NEW MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES FOR WEA

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* 38. If WEA produced a podcast, how likely would you be to listen to that podcast?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

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* 39. If WEA started a blog, how likely would you be to read that blog?

Very likely

Likely

Somewhat likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Somewhat unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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* 40. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 41. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Gender Expansive/Non-Conforming

I do not wish to provide this information

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* 42. What is your race/ethnicity?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

I do not wish to provide this information

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* 43. Which job category best describes your position?

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* 44. How long have you been a WEA member?

Less than one year

1-5 years

5-10 years

Longer than 10 years

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* 45. How long have you been an education employee?

Less than one year

1-5 years

5-10 years

Longer than 10 years

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* 46. Are you currently a WEA member?

Yes

I am a WEA-Retired member

Providing your name and contact information is ENTIRELY OPTIONAL! Please feel free to submit this survey anonymously. If you provide your name and contact information, this information will never be shared publicly. Your answers will be used only to inform WEA staff.

Please note: If you would like to receive a free YETI mug, you must provide your name and mailing address.

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* 47. OPTIONAL: NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 48. The WEA Communications Department will be hosting a series of virtual focus groups. These will be one-on-one or small-group discussions about Association communication preferences. An additional survey will be required. Altogether, this commitment will take approximately 60 minutes, and participants will be compensated $50 for their time. Would you like to be considered for participation in a focus group? Please provide your name and contact number above to be included.

Yes

Thank you for your time and effort completing this survey! Your feedback will be used to streamline communications from your Association and improve your member experience. If you have additional feedback on how we can improve WEA Communications, please email WEA Communications Director, Amanda Turner at aturner@wyoea.org.