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2 0 1 5 U N D E R G R A D U A T E
ALUMNI SURVEY
1 3 0 Y E A R S 1 8 8 6 - 2 0 1 6
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42,431ALUMNI
(UNDERGRADUATE
AND GRADUATE)
31,956LIVING
UNDERGRADUATE
ALUMNI
14,662 ALUMNI
RECEIVED
THE SURVEY
2,748 18.7%COMPLETED
THE SURVEY
RESPONSE
RATE
National average for alumni survey
responses is 10%. Margin of error is 1.72%.
As a Jesuit Catholic university, John Carroll has inspired individuals to excel in learning, leadership, and
service. For 130 years, the University has served an important and transformational role for our 42,431
students. Those who graduate from John Carroll are significantly different people when they walk across
the stage in front of Rodman Hall compared to when they enroll. What happens to them in four years is
what makes John Carroll special. We hear regularly from loyal and passionate graduates who share their
stories about how their John Carroll experience prepared them for a fulfilling professional life; enabled
them to prosper financially; and helped them develop the confidence to pursue their passions, serve their
communities, and lead healthy lives.
In October 2015, we conducted a national undergraduate alumni survey to measure alumni engagement
and the satisfaction resulting from a John Carroll degree. The previous national alumni survey, conducted
in 2009, focused on ways alumni wished to be engaged with, and communicated to, by their alma mater.
What did you tell us this time? John Carroll alumni affirmed the University has been delivering on our
mission to graduate thoughtful individuals who are morally responsible and aware of the fundamental
challenges facing the world. John Carroll’s academic approach is embedded in Ignatian spirituality and the
Jesuit charism founded nearly 500 years ago. The University learning goals - intellect, character, leadership,
and service - have been part of our culture all along. This is exemplified by the percentage of alumni who
have succeeded as leaders at work, in life, and in service to their communities. Alumni responded by telling
us the John Carroll experience played a role – a critical role for many – in preparing them for life.
This direct feedback provides us with important information we can use to make the University stronger
and a more strategic educational institution. The data will serve as a foundation for planning and
budgeting and for connecting faculty, staff, and alumni to the community in ways that serve current andfuture students. We plan to keep the dialogue going by reaching out to you every five years and using
your feedback to measure success, which will enable us to make more data-informed decisions.
This report highlights the major data points shared by alumni. If you have questions or feedback or
want to see the entire survey results, e-mail us at [email protected] or call the Office of Alumni Relations
at 216-397-4336 or toll free at 800-736-ALUM (2586). Onward on John Carroll …
INSPIRING MINDS AND TRANSFORMING LIVES
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OF UNDERGRADUATE ALUMNI WOULD RECOMMEND JOHN CARROLL TO OTHERS
OF UNDER GRADUATE ALUMNI
ARE HIGHLY SATISFIED
WITH THE OVERALL EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE OF THEIR ALMA MATER
THE RIGHT CHOICE
SAID IF THEY HAD TO DO
IT ALL OVER, THEY
WOULD ENROLL AT
JOHN CARROLL85%
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The two clear-cut responses from the open-ended
question were tied to faculty and staff, as
well as the friendships made at Carroll.
We asked questions about
measuring experiences with
the greatest impact.
IT ’S TH E PEO PL E WH O M A K E JO H N CA RRO L L SPECIA L
RELATIONS HIPS MATTER
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86%
OF ALUMNI CONSIDER
INTERNSHIPS IMPORTANT
TO OBTAINING THEIR FIRST
POSITION AFTER GRADUATION
Internships are an integral and valuable aspect of learning, as well as
a stepping stone to a student’s first job after graduation. Increasing
the number of internships for our students is a key priority in JCU’s
new strategic plan Promise and Prominence.
INTERNSHIPSJoe Toohey ’10
• former NBC “Meet The Press” fellow
• former NBC “Meet The Press” producer
• current FOX5 reporter, New York City
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9%
1971
1980
6%
1961
1970
39%
1991
2000
27%
1981
1990
64%
After
2010
58%
2001
2010
5%
1960
or earlier
PERCENTAGE OF
RESPONDENTS
WITH INTERNSHIPS
Great Lakes paid internships
DOMESTIC AND GLOBAL
ORGANIZATIONS RECRUIT OUR
STUDENTS FOR INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS.SOME OF THEM ARE:
• American Red Cross
• Catholic Charities
• Cleveland Clinic
• Cleveland Council on
World Affairs
• Cleveland Indians
• Ernst & Young
• ESPN Cleveland
• GE
• Goodyear
• Hyland Software
• IMG
• KeyBank
• Lubrizol
• NASA Glenn
Research Center
• NBC News
• Parker Hannifin
• PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Progressive Insurance
• Ronald McDonald House
• United Nations World
Food Programme
• United States
Secret Service
• United States Senate
• University Hospitals
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62%COMMUNITY SERVICE AS UNDERGRADUATESPARTICIPATED IN
ANNUAL HOURS OF SERVICE PERFORMED BY OUR STUDENTS
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68%OF ALUMNI IN THE PASTYEAR VOLUNTEERED OR PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE
SERVING OTHERS
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74%OR HAVE A LEADERSHIP ROLE AT
WORK OR IN THE COMMUNITY
CURRENTLY PROVIDE LEADERSHIP
JCU FORMS LEADERS
Fred Pestello ’74, president of St. Louis University
John Cranley ’96, mayor of Cincinnati
Rich Kramer ’86, CEO of Goodyear, and his wife,Chris Kramer ’86, co-chair of the Forever Carroll Campaign
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NORTHEAST OHIO COMPANIES OR
ORGANIZATIONS ARE OWNED OR
OPERATED BY JCU ALUMNI
Andy Halko ’02, CEO of Insivia
Annette Haile ’74,
retired vice president, IBM
Gen. (Ret.) Carter F. Ham ’76,
four-star general, U.S. Army
Don Shula ’51, all-time winningest NFL coach
Sarah Bloomfield ’77G,
director, U.S. Holocaust Museum
The Very Reverend
Timothy P. Kesicki S.J., ’84,
president of the Jesuit Conference
of the United States
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Whether as an undergrad or
a graduate, you remarkably
still defined success the same:
HELPING OTHERS
RAISING A FAMILY
BECOMING AN AUTHORITY
IN MY FIELD
BEING INVOLVED IN
MY COMMUNITY
BEING WELL-OFF
FINANCIALLY
DEFINING SUCCESS
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94%CONSIDER THEMSELVES SUCCESSFUL AFTER GRADUATION
OF ALUMNI SAY A
JOHN CARROLL EDUCATION
CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR
SUCCESS IN LIFE80%
SUCCESSFUL GRADUATES
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OF ALUMNI RESPONDING
TO THE SURVEY AREEMPLOYED, RETIRED, OR ENROLLED
IN GRADUATE PROGRAMS98%
96%SAY THE JCU EXPERIENCE CONTRIBUTED TO THEIR CAREER
FROM CLASSROOM TO CAREER
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90%SAY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A CONNECTION TO JCU AS A GRADUATE
85%TO THEIR ALMA MATERFEEL CONNECTED
Number of alumni
engaging directly
with the University
2012 8,912
2013 9,830
2015 11,491
2014 10,842
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Atlanta
BuffaloCincinnati
Chicago
Cleveland
Columbus
Dallas
Denver
Detriot
Nashville
New York CityPhiladelphia
Pittsburgh
Research Triangle
Tampa
Washington, D.C.
Youngstown 2015
17
2014
14
2013
13
2012
11
2011
1
ALUMNI CHAPTER G R O W T H
23,728
18,703
ALUMNI BY THE NUMBERS
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Ohio 24,436
Pennsylvania 2,193
Illinois 1,964
Florida 1,306
New York 1,256
California 873
Michigan 858
Virginia 617
Other 8,928
ALL ALUMNIB Y T H E D E C A D E
ALUMNIE V E N T G R O W T H
W O R L D W I D E
ALUMNI B Y G E O G R A P H I C L O C AT I O N
641930s
2631940s
2,0441950s
4,4371960s
6,3401970s
6,4891980s
9,1471990s
9,0242000s
4,6232010-15
54
56
125
115
90
FY 2015
FY 2014
FY 2011
FY 2012
FY 2013
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NEW AWARDWINNING
ALUMNI PROGRAMS
TO ENGAGE A ND SUPPO RTJCU ALUMNI INCLUDE:
JCU Alumni Business Directory
Onward newsletter
Chapter Programs
JCU Mentoring Network
and new affinity groups
L E A R N M O R E A B O U T O U R P R O G R A M S A T jcu.edu/alumni
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A thank you from John Carroll University
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