Beyond the Checkbox: Crafting Alumni Surveys That Drive Engagement and Action
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM PST
Speaker(s): Joseph Volin, Associate Vice President, Illinois Institute of Technology
Competencies: Strategic ThinkingIndustry/Sector Expertise
Experience Level: Level 3- Practicing Mid Level CareerLevel 2- Emerging Early Career
Elective Session
Alumni surveys can be powerful tools—but only if they’re designed with purpose and strategy. In this session, we’ll go beyond basic data collection to explore how well-crafted surveys can uncover meaningful insights, strengthen engagement, and inform alumni programming. Additionally, we’ll examine how to translate survey findings into actionable steps that drive deeper alumni connections. Attendees will leave with practical tips and real-world examples to make their next alumni survey more than just a checkbox exercise.