2016-3_FINAL

by Jeff Wright, Director of Alumni Relations

In an effort to host an enjoyable and memorable experience during Homecoming, the Alumni

Relations Office sent 3,645 emails to survey MMA alumni regarding their Homecoming 2016

experience. There was a 12% response rate to the 3,101 recipients that received the email survey.

Homecoming

Feedback

Photos by Tony Llerena and Dee Yocom

overall satisfaction

Number of Classmate and Friend Contacts: 78%

Interaction with MMA Students: 78%

Number and Variety of Events & Activities: 99%

MMA Dining / Menu Options and Service: 80%

Condition of MMA: Facilities and Vessels: 95%

Of those that attended Homecoming 2016,

those “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with:

100%

One hundred percent of those surveyed said they will

return, 33% of them noting that for various reasons it

will be on their “honor class” years. Understandable.

What activities would you like to

maintain or add to Homecoming?

Comments included:

“Would be hard pressed to suggest anything better.

Just a perfect homecoming for someone like myself

from Class of 1943.”

“I think this year’s Homecoming events were ideal.

Not too many, but always something to do!”

“The boat rides are great. They are small enough to get

crowds to talk and interact together and let you feel the

pride of belonging to something so much bigger than

yourself. Having the students on board also promotes

a participation/interaction and conversation that is

worth the travel to MMA itself.”

“Thanks to all of the academy personnel who made

it happen. I didn’t know that I could be any prouder

as an MMA Alumni, but definitely feeling like I’m

part of a very special, tight-knit community after

participating in this year’s Homecoming.”

ideas

Some constructive

suggestions included:

“Find a way for classmates to

communicate and encourage

each other to attend.”

“More timely notification.”

“More opportunities to go

out on the Bowdoin.”

“A small 9-hole golf event.”

“The street dance was a great

idea but it ended so soon.”

“Continue to offer the

waterfront dining option.”

top events

attended

1 Football Game

2 Waterfront Barbecue

3-4 (tie) March On, Tailgating

5 Fireworks

6 Reception and Banquet

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Reasons alumni did

not attend:

(more than one response)

43% - not an “honor class” year

30% - work conflict

55% - distance/expense/health

11% - never attended a homecoming