a few questions for ALUMNI + FRIENDS

The College of Design is establishing a professional relations program that aims to assist alumni and friends by locating courses for continuing education, providing research and extension opportunities, and arranging events for networking. To be sure that we are offering the types of services that will most assist you, please help us by completing this informal survey. Your email address is NOT forwarded to us in this correspondence.

PART A (So we know where you're coming from ... )

Which current academic program most closely aligns with your degree from the College of Design (or your alma mater if you are not an alumnus)?

Architecture Art and Design Graphic Design Industrial Design Landscape Architecture Other select your study area

Which field most closely matches your current profession?

Architecture Art and Design Graphic Design Industrial Design Landscape Architecture Textile Design Business Management Education Retired/not employed Other select your field

How many years experience do you have in your current professional path?

0-5 6-10 11-20 more than 20 select years of experience

Where do you live in relation to the College of Design? (Select the closest only.)

Triangle area State of North Carolina Southeast region United States Foreign country select your residence

PART B (What would you like to see from the professional relations program?)

Please rank the following types of professional relations opportunities from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most important to you.

Employee recruitment:

0 1 2 3 4 5 Reception/exhibition to meet students/prospective employees
0 1 2 3 4 5 Student internships and co-op prospects
0 1 2 3 4 5 On line resumes
0 1 2 3 4 5 On line job postings

Alumni networking:

0 1 2 3 4 5 Regional alumni receptions
0 1 2 3 4 5 Voluntary web site directory
0 1 2 3 4 5 Experts list of practicing alumni
0 1 2 3 4 5 College reunions

Volunteer/other opportunities:

0 1 2 3 4 5 Serve on juries and reviews
0 1 2 3 4 5 Mentor students
0 1 2 3 4 5 Assist with K-12 design education programs
0 1 2 3 4 5 Serve as a contact for prospective design students
0 1 2 3 4 5 Develop case studies with students
0 1 2 3 4 5 Design College awards program

Please rank the following characteristics of professional continuing education programs from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most important for the College to offer.

Format:

0 1 2 3 4 5 Seminars at the College (half-day or day-long)
0 1 2 3 4 5 Seminars at locations around the state
0 1 2 3 4 5 In-office presentations for larger design offices
0 1 2 3 4 5 Lecture series at the College
0 1 2 3 4 5 Brown-bag lunch speakers
0 1 2 3 4 5 Intensive summer program
0 1 2 3 4 5 Other:

Content:

0 1 2 3 4 5 License exam preparation courses
0 1 2 3 4 5 Management/marketing
0 1 2 3 4 5 Design
0 1 2 3 4 5 Technical/materials/codes
0 1 2 3 4 5 Software instruction
0 1 2 3 4 5 Design history or theory

Please list specific topics you would find helpful:

Presenters:

Please suggest presenters (professionals, faculty and alumni) and their topics below:

This survey is our first informal attempt to solicit feedback so we can better promote your participation in the life of the institution. Please feel free to add final suggestions or comments regarding the College's establishment of a professional relations program -- or other ideas we might consider to spark your interest.

THANK YOU for staying in touch with us.