Berklee Town Meetings, October 21 and 26, 2004

Evaluation Summary

Following are the results of a survey handed out at the end of the town meeting. Meeting attendees were asked to rate the following statements in a range from 1 to 5, where:

1 = completely disagree, and
5 = completely agree.

There were 44 responses submitted.

1. I clearly understood the purpose and intent of today's meeting.

1 – 2.3%   (completely disagree)
2 – 2.3%
3 – 27.3%
4 – 20.5%
5 – 47.7%  (completely agree)

2. The meeting was well-facilitated

1 – 4.5%   (completely disagree)
2 – 4.5%
3 – 27.3%
4 – 31.8%
5 – 31.8%  (completely agree)

3. I heard viewpoints expressed that helped sharpen my thoughts about priorities for Berklee's future.

1 – 0%   (completely disagree)
2 – 0%
3 – 36.6%
4 – 31.7%
5 – 31.7%  (completely agree)

4. A "town meeting" is an effective format for exchanging ideas.

1 – 0%   (completely disagree)
2 – 2.6%
3 – 10.3%
4 – 33.3%
5 – 53.8%  (completely agree)

5. There was adequate time for discussion.

1 – 16.7%   (completely disagree)
2 – 33.3%
3 – 21.4%
4 – 21.4%
5 – 7.1%  (completely agree)

6. The four principles set a clear vision for Berklee's future.

1 – 7.3%   (completely disagree)
2 – 12.2%
3 – 34.1%
4 – 41.5%
5 – 4.9%  (completely agree)

7. Reading materials in advance would have aided discussion.

1 – 2.4%   (completely disagree)
2 – 4.9%
3 – 22%
4 – 19.5%
5 – 51.2%  (completely agree)

8. I'll encourage others to attend future town meetings.

1 – 0%   (completely disagree)
2 – 2.4%
3 – 9.5%
4 – 19%
5 – 69%  (completely agree)