2017 Cal Alumni Survey: Communications
Alumni reported the most interest in hearing current news about the university as well as stories of its local and global impact.
What kind of information related to UC Berkeley is valuable to you?
Nearly half of all alumni surveyed are positively influenced by the UC Berkeley website, berkeley.edu. 45% of alumni surveyed said that CALIFORNIA magazine positively influences their perception of UC Berkeley.
A growing percentage of respondents—26% in 2017—are also influenced by UC Berkeley’s social media channels.
Which communications have a positive influence on alumni perceptions of UC Berkeley?
While most alumni surveyed continue to prefer to receive communication by email, a growing population is embracing technological conveniences such as text messages and social media outreach.
26% of alumni respondents prefer communication from the university through text messages on cell phones, compared to less than 1% in 2014.
19% of alumni respondents prefer to receive communications through social media.
79% of alumni surveyed say that they receive 1–2 communications per week from UC Berkeley.
Alumni Response Data
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U.S. Postal Service |
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79% of alumni survey respondents |
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14% |
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74% of alumni survey respondents |
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12% |
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85% of alumni survey respondents |
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26% |
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