2013 Parent Orientation

1. 2013 Parent Orientation Survey Results

2. Number of Invitees: 1663 • Invitees that responded: 595 • Invitee Response rate: 35% • Average of no answers: 150 Parent Results

3. Parents: • Catholic 59% • Christian 29% • Unaffiliated 9% • Caucasian 83% • Asian 7% • Hispanic 6% • Female 72% • Domestic students 95% • 18 international Who?

4. Orientation Dates: June 6-7 65 June 10-11 103 July 12-13 64 July 18-19 73 August 1-2 82 August 21-22 94 No answer 111 When?

5. Results: • Organization & Communication • Accommodations & Meals • Campus Partners • IT • Res Life • OSCCR & Campus Safety • Financial Aid What?

6. Results: Communication & Organization

7. Email Communication & Website • The information regarding Orientation received via mail and/or the orientation website was clear and concise. • 81% agreed to strongly agreed • 73% in 2012 • 82% in 2011 • Was well-informed and knowledgeable about Orientation prior to my arrival. • 77% strongly agreed • 67% in 2012 • 74% in 2011 • The check-in process at Orientation went smoothly and the staff was helpful. • 92% Strongly agreed • 95% in 2012 • 94% in 2011 Results: Organization & Accommodations

8. Comments: • “On a scale from 1 to 10 I give out a 20! This is our third child so third college orientation and this was by far the best.” • “Nowhere prior to my arrival to orientation was I informed that a) parents would have a separate schedule from their child, and b) parents were not allowed to be present when their child met with their academic advisor on day 1 and registered for classes 2” • “I think the Loyola's first luncheon was one of the most beneficial parts of the orientation. As a Loyola first parent I was put at ease by having my questions answered in a much smaller group setting. I was able to get most of my questions answered.” • “Aimee will be our 5th attending college - 1st at Loyola. By far, LU very organized...” • “Very impressive feel of hospitality and willingness to support both students and parents from student leaders and faculty at orientation. A wonderful spirit permeates the Loyola experience!” • Poor communication prior to arrival*** Results: Communication & Organization

9. Comments: • “Orientation leaders. They were very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and made the experience so nice and the campus very welcoming!” • “The Student Leaders were excellent in welcoming the parents and incoming students. They mingled and spoke one on one with us at the lunch in Damen Dining and at the Parent Reception and the outdoor send-off lunch!” Results: Orientation Leaders

10. Results: Accommodations & Meals

11. Lodging information while participating in orientation at Loyola: • 25% on-campus residence hall • 41% off campus • 32% from home • The overnight accommodations met my expectations if I stayed on-campus. • 74% Not applicable • 20% agreed to strongly agreed • The meals met my expectations. • 85% strongly agreed Results: Accommodations & Meals

12. Comments: • “Food was wonderful. Grounds were spotless. People were extremely informative/ helpful. • A TV in the room or in a gathering room would have been nice.” • “Meals on the first day I think should be more like the meals on the second day. The first day is longer and being able to have more than just a little sandwich halve( with not much choice either) didn't make sense to me.” • “The parent reception exceeded my expectations” • “Sooooappreciated the fact I could get a gluten free lunch in your cafeteria.” • “The parent buffet at the end of the evening was outstanding. the picnic theme was clever.” • “The dorm was cold. I had to use a towel to put on top of the blanket because it was so chilly. There were no lights in the bed area of the dorm. I wasn't going to sit in the bathroom to read. The number/location of wall plugs were insufficient.” • Request for a TV and lamp in the room*** Results: Accommodation & Meals

13. Results: Advising & Academics

14. Academic Advisor Support • I understand the University Core and how it impacts my students academic plan. • 90% strongly agreed • 89% in 2012 • The academic presentations provided me with helpful information about my students major and Core class options for the Fall 2012 semester. • 82% strongly agreed • 82% in 2012 Results: Academics

15. Comments: • “The advisors have been very helpful on all levels. My daughter had issues during registration, which were later adjusted as advised by her counselor. They always guided us in the right path.” • “Good school. Proud to send her. Better understanding of the meaning of Jesuit. Very informative sessions. I have a better understanding of the various requirements that have to be considered • for class registration and ultimate graduation” • “Our daughter's advisor, Ed Grecius, was very helpful by phone and email over the summer as she picked her classes!” • parents would have liked to have met their students advisor*** • learning about the curriculum*** Results: Academics (qual.)

16. Results: Mission & Value

17. The schedule of Orientation events was clear and straight forward, and I understand the value to each session. • 88% strongly agreed • 83% in 2012 • I have a better understanding of Loyola's unique Jesuit mission and values after attending Orientation. • 93% strongly agreed • 91% in 2012 Results: Mission & Value

18. Comments: “Very happy to see the commitment to Catholic, Jesuit education. Parent sessions were helpful. I felt the staff at Loyola were looking out for the students both academically but also socially, spiritually, and emotionally” “The advisor who spoke on Developing the Whole Person was FABULOUS!! I feel that our daughter will be understood and cared for!” “I was unprepared for the emotional impact the "transition to college" session had on me, but the session touched on so many things I had been thinking and feeling. I think that will really help me to prepare to leave my child at college in August.” “After attending I felt much better about everything! My daughter is the first to go away to school and I was lost in the process of it all. But after this weekend I am now VERY CONFIDENT sending my daughter to Loyola.” Results: Mission & Value

19. Results: Campus Partners

20. After attending Orientation, I can help identify which campus departments can assist my student with information and • resources. • 92% strongly agreed or agreed • 95% in 2012 • The staff and faculty made me feel comfortable and supported throughout Orientation and were able to answer questions I had. • 94% strongly agreed or agreed • 93% in 2012 Results: Campus Partners

21. Comments: “Everyone was so friendly and willing to help. The speakers were very informative. They all seemed like family.” “We were so impressed with the sessions and information provided. But we were even more impressed with the students and staff that we met. Without fail, they were helpful, intelligent, kind, and funny. It just re-confirmed our positive feelings for LUC.” “The technology session was very good; the session regarding parent child separation was powerful; the panel discussion with the service/resources was extremely helpful and made a strong impression on how much the University does care for the students.” “Safety..every parent is worried about safety. I really enjoyed the lady speaker talking about real life at the campus and what to expect. All of the break out sessions were fantastic. I especially appreciated the technology, bursar, residence life presentations. “ Results: Campus Partners

22. Comments: “Dollars and Sense (hilarious speaker and informative) Academic Overview: Quinlan School of Business (clear)” “The technology program. It was good to hear how the university incorporates computers and technology into everyday life for the students.” “Resource Fair was excellent. Lots of good information available. Campus Safety presentation was very good and gave me reassurance that my daughter will be safe. Both the Bursar and the IT presentation was clear and very informative.” “Family mass. = it gave me a sense of the college leadership. Parents reception = it gave me an opportunity to exchange information with other parents. Academic overview= college expectations. Student panel= answered questions about up coming year” Results: Campus Partners