Are you an: Administrator Alumnus/a Faculty Member Friend Staff Member Student
If employed at the University, which department or office? (optional)
Where do you get the majority of your news about the University? The Update Local newspapers/TV/radio Departmental Memos E-Mail Fax University Web Site Other (please specify)
What would be your preferred method of getting University News?
How often do you read the Update, the University's official faculty newsletter, which is published every other week? 8 times per semester 4 times per semester 2 times per semester or fewer
What types of articles do you perfer reading in The Update? (check all that apply) News of colleagues winning awards, promotions, grants Stories about new areas of campus research Articles about private funds donated to the University Stories about exceptional students who have won awards Stories about famous speakers/scholars who visit campus In-depth look at problems/challenges the campus faces The Datebook's calendar listing of upcoming events Stories about sports How the state budget will impact the campus Other (please specify)
What is your age group? 18-22 23-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 61-70 70 plus
Are you: Male Female
Have you ever contacted Update with a story idea, or with an announcement regarding an award, a grant you've received, or a new book you've written? Yes No
Did you know that you could do so by e-mail? Yes No
What part (or parts) of Update do you like? (check all that apply) Campus News Faculty Achievements New Faces Articles on research SUNY news Alumni news Gifts and grants Sports Datebook calendar Other
What kinds of stories would you like to see (or see more of) in Update?
Would you like to see Update: (check all that apply) an added color? paper that is not newsprint? color photos? a different size?
Did you know that the University Relations Office which publishes Update, always notifies local, state, and national press about all positive University news? Yes No
How can the University better inform you of University News? (check all that apply) Through the Website Through an improved Update Through email Through fax Through contacts with departments and media Other
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