Alumni Survey 2011 – Highlights

It is our goal at HA to stay up to date with the suggestions, comments, and question from our alumni. Below is some of the information you provided in the latest alumni survey.

• 89% said relationships with faculty contributed to their success.

• 86% said Harrisburg Academy significantly prepared them for the life they are leading.

• 81% feel a sense of pride toward Harrisburg Academy and enjoy hearing about the success of their classmates.

• 73% feel alumni should be involved with career networking.

• 70% said relationships with classmates significantly contributed to their preparation for college life.

Open-Ended Response:
…Regarding the extent to which relationships, coursework, and co-curricular activities have contributed to our alumni’s preparation for college life:
“The arts significantly impacted me while attending the Academy. Having the freedom to direct a play in my junior year shaped my decision to be a filmmaker.”

“The overall culture of parents and students interested in education and achieving their goals prepared me for college life.”

 

…Regarding how alumni should serve the Academy:
“If they have the availability and location isn't an issue, I think it benefits the Academy to have alumni attend important events.”

“There is a difference between what I expect of local alumni rather than those in other cities.”

 

…Regarding how alumni activities or programs create a sense of affiliation with the Academy:
“I think it's good for us to share our experiences with current students and try to get people to attend and support the school.”

“Alumni should join an Academy alumni group on a social network (e.g. LinkedIn or Facebook).”

 

…Regarding the most effective forms of communication with alumni:
“I like the magazine that comes in the mail. Keeps me up to date on a whole as to what is going on with alumni or the school itself.”

 

…Regarding information about which alumni would like to hear more:
“I’d like to hear more information about former faculty and alumni and also information about the curriculum and what students are learning.”

“The ways in which Harrisburg Academy is involved in the community.”

 

…Additional comments and feedback:
“I'm proud of this school and support its growth. It may take some time, but in the future, I'll support Harrisburg Academy because it supported me.”

“I have always thought that the athletic programs could do much better. Improving the facility by having a weight room and developing a stronger feeder program would possibly increase enrollment.”

“Have current students reach out and interview alumni as a way of adding content to the Academy News and provide the opportunity to network. I wish the Academy had a greater ethnic diversity.”

“This was an interesting format for the Academy to try to rekindle alumni involvement. It worked for me! As a fine artist, it is often difficult for me to make substantial financial contributions, but I would be more than happy to share my work in an exhibition or display at the school.”

 

Email us at alumni@harrisburgacademy.org.