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Focus Group Warm-Up Questions

Focus Group Warm-Up Questions

Please read over the following questions to begin focusing on what West Texas A&M means to you and what improvements, strengths, weaknesses, etc. we can work on to make West Texas A&M University a better place for our students.

Thinking of being a Buff

1. Choose the one name that means the most to you.
2. Since graduating from WTAMU, how frequently do you return to campus?
3. What might motivate you to visit WTAMU more frequently?
3-A. If "Other," please explain.
4. If you do not visit, what keeps you away?
4-A. If "Other," please explain.

Thinking of the WT Centennial

March 31, 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the legislative enactment of WTAMU.

5. In the first century which building, program/college or person best represents WTAMU in your perception?
6. How important is it to you that WTAMU celebrates its Centennial?
7. How would you like to be apart of the Centennial?

Thinking of plans for WT's future

The faculty, staff and President O'Brien have a plan for the next century. What is your reaction to their Strategic Plan and Fundraising Priority List?

8. How achievable is the Strategic Plan outlined to you?
9. Name a department, program or college that is important to you.
10. Is there a WTAMU professor, coach or staff member who had a significant impact on you? If so, who?
11. From the Strategic Plan and Campus Priority List, is there one thing that you would support to ensure a successful second century?

A Centennial Campaign

WT is considering a fund-raising campaign to ensure that future students have access to scholarships and attractive facilities, competitive academic leadership and technology resources that ensure their success in a global economy.

12. Do you think that state institutions like WT should engage in fundraising? Why or why not?
13. Do you think the timing is right for a fund-raising campaign? Why or why not?
14. If a campaign takes place, who, in your estimation should chair it?
15. Who should be the other campaign leaders?
16. How likely would you be to volunteer to help "reconnect lost alumni?"
17. How likely would you be to become active in a fund-raising campaign?
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