Exeter Alumni/ae Survey

I'm very unhappy with this survey... totally skewed questions in my opinion, and some flawed premises.

Here's an example of one of the _better_ questions. The way this survey is designed totally explains why every Alumni anything is focused around Harkness this, Harkness that, etc, emphasizing vague and muddled messages...

Exeter emphasizes many of its strengths in its communications. Following are four of those emphases.

The first emphasis underlines the importance of providing students with a well-rounded experience. That experience includes an introduction to many academic subjects and a balance between academics and extra-curricular activities This emphasis is

Well-roundedness.

The second emphasis focuses on Exeter's unique approach to learning, in which intellectual development is achieved through intense classroom discussion. In this setting, students learn from teachers and each other and come to class prepared to share, discuss and discover. This emphasis is the

Harkness Pedagogy.

The third emphasis highlights the increasing importance of technology and its widespread use both inside and outside of Exeter classrooms, as students learn how technology can be applied to all aspects of their studies and personal lives. This emphasis is

Technology.

The fourth emphasis introduces students to concerns of importance around the world, and how countries, cultures and values are interconnected. Students learn about the most pressing issues of our time, including the environment, energy, human rights and international business and finance. This emphasis isGlobalism.

Which one of the four emphases would you most identify with each of the following descriptive phrases, recognizing that all are part of the Exeter experience....


What....

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Subject: Exeter Alumni/ae Survey
Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2011 09:21:13 -0500
From: Thomas E. Hassan<surveys@marketprobeint.com>
To: Sam <sam@samjackson.org>

Thomas E. Hassan
Principal

March 4, 2011

Dear Sam,

The alignment of my first years as principal and the fast pace of change in our world suggests that it would be helpful, at this time, to collect data on how Exeter is perceived by our various audiences. Therefore, Exeter is currently conducting a comprehensive survey that will involve all of its constituencies. The last time this type of survey was done was in 1997. The Academy has engaged Kane, Parsons, an opinion consulting firm that specializes in education, to take a fresh look at the current attitudes, opinions and concerns of our internal and external constituencies.

To participate in the survey, which should take 15-20 minutes to complete, please click on the link and follow the instructions. Its aim is to learn how you perceive your Exeter experience, what you consider the important internal and external issues currently affecting the Academy, and what your impressions of the school are today. Your insight will be extremely useful as the institution embarks upon a strategic planning process.

I realize that there are many pressures on your time, and I sincerely appreciate your help in gathering information that will inform my leadership and influence Exeter’s future direction.

Sincerely,




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