# Alumni event planning survey

Understand relevant formats for alumni gatherings.

If nothing was unclear or difficult, say so. Skip questions about steps you did not experience; use not applicable where appropriate.

## 1. Which connection would you like to make?

Answer: ____________________

## 2. What format would make participation easier?

Answer: ____________________

## 3. What information would help decide?

Answer: ____________________

## Author notes / illustrative keys where applicable

1. Use this answer to locate the part of the experience that needs explanation. The example issue to investigate is: alumni want topic discussions rather than large receptions.
2. A participation format suggestion distinguishes interest in an alumni gathering from practical access to it. Test the relevant remote, informal or scheduled option without assuming the format guarantees attendance.
3. Turn the requested improvement into a testable next step. One illustrative action is: offer smaller themed gathering options.

Interpretation caution: Preference does not guarantee attendance.


## Illustrative finding and follow-up

Observation: Alumni want topic discussions rather than large receptions.

Action to test: Offer smaller themed gathering options.

Follow-up: After trying the change, repeat “Which connection would you like to make?” with people who experienced it. Check whether they still describe the original issue: alumni want topic discussions rather than large receptions. Compare explanations and sample context, rather than claiming the change caused an improvement.