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Church Member Perceptions of Avondale University: Australia & New Zealand 2022

Avondale University has been through many changes over the past few years.  As part of its ongoing journey it is seeking feedback from church members in Australia and New Zealand as to what they perceive Avondale's purpose to be and what they see as being both 'enablers' and also 'barriers' to potential students coming to Avondale.  No personal information will be collected and there will be no opportunity to identify individuals.

By completing this survey you are consenting to the information collected being used by Avondale leadership for future planning and acknowledge that it also may also be used within seminars and publications. 

The survey should take only 6-8 minutes to complete.

 Thank you for taking the time!
1.Select all the statements that apply to you
2.Which church conference do you live in?
3.My biological sex
4.Select up to two options that you most strongly identify with ethnically
5.Age Group
6.The following are reasons that people often give when describing why they would recommend Avondale as a place to study.  Rate the following statements according to how you view their importance.
Not an important reason
A little bit important
Quite important
Very important
I don't know
It is an Adventist institution
The Christian philosophy
The quality of Avondale's courses
The experience of living on-campus
The spiritual nurture
The friendships they will make
It is a safer environment than public universities
The positive influence of other students at Avondale
The positive influence of Avondale staff
Avondale is now a University
They will have opportunities to contribute to church employment
The personalised attention Avondale offers students
7.The following are reasons sometimes given why people would not recommend Avondale as a place to study.  From your perspective, how strong do you believe the following potential barriers are in reality?
Not a barrier
A small barrier
A moderate barrier
A large barrier
I don't know
The cost
Perceived lack of spirituality
The potential negative influence of other students
The potential negative influence of staff
Lack of safety
Limited course options
Avondale is too small
Avondale is too liberal
Avondale is too far away
It is better that people stay embedded in their local church rather than move
Our young people will be less likely to return and stay in our local area
Avondale University Church won't meet their needs
The local public universities offer better quality
It is too protective an environment
The environment is not as protective as it should be
Lack of modern facilities
Avondale is too conservative
8.If you have any further comments about why you believe someone would or would not choose Avondale as a place to study, please comment in the box below.
9.What do you think is Avondale's most important reason for existence?
10.What courses do you believe are most important for Avondale to offer?
11.What is your preferred method for Avondale to communicate with you?
12.What would you most like to hear about in communications from Avondale?
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