The Voices of Morehouse Men 2017 Question Title * 1. What year did you graduate from Morehouse College? Prior to 1967 1967-1976 1977-1986 1987-1996 1997-2006 2007-2017 Question Title * 2. Are you currently a member of the Morehouse College National Alumni Association? Yes No Question Title * 3. If no, why not? Annual membership dues ($75) are too expensive I don't know how to become a member I don't see any benefit to becoming a member I tried to become a member but no one responded I don't have time to commit to the association Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Are you currently a member of a local alumni chapter? Yes No Question Title * 5. If no, why not? Annual membership dues are too expensive I don't know how to become a member I don't see any benefit to joining a local alumni chapter I tried to become a member but no one responded to me Monthly meeting days and times are inconvenient for my schedule I don't have time to commit to the chapter The chapter's activities and mission is not in line with my interests Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What programs/activities are you likely to support in a local chapter or National Alumni Association? Fatherhood forums and activities Mentoring current Morehouse College students Mentoring young Morehouse College alums Child friendly Homecoming Tailgate activities Community College (CC) Pipeline Programs to support students transferring to Morehouse from a CC K-12 Mentorship and Pipeline Program Student Recruitment Activities Monthly Alumni-led Webinars on personal and professional skills building Social Events (Happy Hours, Speed Dating, etc.) Golf Fundraisers Incoming Student Summer Send Off and BBQ Family Activities (Group Vacations, Theatre Outing, etc.) Glee Club Concert Other Fundraisers ("Men of Morehouse" coffee table book, Dorm related paraphernalia, etc.) Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What administrative changes would encourage you to support a local chapter or National Alumni Association? Alumni database organized by career, graduate degree, and/or region "Morehouse Pages": A Directory of Morehouse Men-led business Pay dues via texting or mobile device Rapid Response communication of information regarding the College via text Quarterly conference call or virtual Alumni Town Halls with alumni leadership Training on recent financial aid and admissions policies [to support recruiters] Scholarship information for students in your region Faculty-Alumni virtual Town Halls to increase engagement with faculty members and their research Report Card on Morehouse College President performance Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Which aspect of the National Alumni Association President's role as Board of Trustee member is most important? Advisor to Morehouse College President Policy Maker Developing a Strategic Plan Communicating Board of Trustee activities to alumni Holding President accountable to carrying out Strategic Plan Confirming or opposing Morehouse College President contract Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. How would you like to receive information from a local chapter and/or National Alumni Association chapters? Text Message Email Facebook Robotic Phone Call Hardcopy of newsletter in traditional mail Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. What would increase the likelihood you'd donate to a local chapter and/or National Alumni Association? Convenient ways to donate (text messaging, mobile device, etc.) Clear understanding of chapter or Association’s strategic plan/activities Personal thank you email/letter/call for previous donation from an alum or current student Transparency on how resources will be used Donations dedicated to affinity groups (e.g. Hubert Hall, Glee Club, Pre-Law Society, etc.) Donations dedicated to capital projects (e.g. Dorm rehabilitation and WiFi upgrade, MLK Chapel rehabilitation, Greek Fraternity Row, etc.) Other (please specify) Done
