Transformation Summit 2017 Report - Alumni Working Group

In-depth analysis of Rhodes University's name change impact, student experience, institutional culture, and alumni involvement. Explore findings on institutional identity, finance, reputation, and more.

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1. TRANSFORMATION SUMMIT 2017 Report of the Alumni Working group

2. Purpose The future of the name of the Institution The impact of the name change Student experience Institutional Culture including visual culture and institutional rituals/tradition s Institutional identity as determined by its purpose, vision, mission and values Finance Alumni is the largest stakeholder and an important voice to be heard on the identified focus areas Rhodes University s Reputation and Global Brand Curriculum Staff

3. Data Collection Online Survey 2013 participants Alumni Transformation Consultations 525 alumni 13 events. Questionnaires :254 alumni completed Recordings of focus groups at the consultations. Emails and articles submitted to the alumni office.

4. Institutional identity (purpose, vision, values and name) Do practices at Rhodes University currently reflect its vision and mission? Agree 88% Disagree 11.4%

5. Should the Rhodes University change its Name? 1800 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Yes No Not sure

6. Is it necessary to change the name for transformation? 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Yes No Not sure

7. How can Alumni contribute to the Transformation of Rhodes University? Alumni networking and job referral program Coaching, mentoring, counselling Financial support for disadvantaged students Job Internships and training Involvement and participation in transformation projects

8. Institutional culture (including visual culture and institutional rituals/traditions) Should new artworks that reflect the rich diversity of the university community should be acquired? 11% 9% 80% Yes No Not sure

9. Should the Graduation Ceremony be changed? Agree 10.36% Disagree 54.36% Not Sure 35.12%

10. Student experience of alumni Very poor Poor Good 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Broadening your intellectual horizons Exposure to different cultures and opinions Fostering lifelong friendships and associations Social cohesion and integrity Social, recreational and sports Accomodations

11. Curriculum In-class engagement was meaningful. The curriculum content was intellectually challenging. The curriculum prepared me appropriately for the workplace. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Disagree Agree

12. Finance: Alumni contributions Giving through association & influence Annual Giving Support from linked corporates for faculties, departments & capital projects Personal Giving: R1.3m Bequest Program : R47m Library, Hamilton Building and Allan Gray House Alumni Law Association: sponsorship of students

13. Conclusion Brand equity and positive attributes vest in the current name of the institution No compelling reasons are advanced to change the name. Positive student experiences Alumni do and can contribute financially High academic standards

14. Task team members: Ujala Satgoor, Joyce Sewry, James Gambiza, Terryl McCarthy, Cindy Deutschmann, Jako Bezuidenhout and Leroy Maisiri Thank you!! Full report available at: https://www.ru.ac.za/media/rhodesuniversity/content/alumni/documents /Alumni%20Transformation%20Final%20Report%202017.pdf