Conference Non-Attendance Survey

1.What is the full Greek name of the chapter you initiated? (Example: Alpha Alpha Alpha not AAA)(Required.)

2.What are the main reasons you don’t attend APO conferences or conventions? (Select up to four)(Required.)

4.What information would help you understand the value of a conference?

A simple, clear schedule outline available when registration opens

Examples of what sessions or workshops are like.

Testimonials from students my age.

Photos or short videos showing the experience.

A clear explanation of why attending matters.

I’ve seen explanations, but they don’t stick with me.

Even with more info, I doubt I’d be interested.

5.What makes the current explanations feel irrelevant to you?

They feel too formal or full of APO jargon.

They sound geared toward officers, not regular members.

They focus on traditions I’m not interested in.

Messaging comes from advisors or alumni, not peers.

They don’t show concrete benefits or takeaways.

They make it sound like a meeting, not an experience.

They don’t reflect things I actually care about.

I just don’t connect with APO beyond my chapter.

7.What best describes why you’re not interested?

APO isn’t a major part of my life.

I don’t feel connected to the national organization.

I don’t see APO as part of my long-term plans.

I’m prioritizing other commitments (school, work, etc.).

I’m too burned out to take on optional events.

I prefer local involvement, not travel-based events.

I don’t enjoy conferences in general, in any organization.