Brand-new alumni positive, but push for key changes
Liz Essley
Issue date: 9/4/08 Section: News
"It's a lot more complicated than just going to Wal-Mart and putting in a LinkSys router," Chartrand said.
But despite pushing for changes, the class of 2008 also lauded the college's academics, especially the accessibility of professors.
"They had a very strong feeling that they got a good experience in the classroom," Philipp said.
Moeggenberg said the interview responses were mostly positive.
"I didn't get a sense that something is broken," he said.
He also admitted that he had not seen the seniors' survey results yet. He said a summary of the data is sent to the president's office and to Chief Administrative Officer Ken Cole, among others.
The Office of Student Financial Aid interviewed those seniors who received Hillsdale-sponsored loans. The interviews doubled as a chance for financial-aid counselors to share information concerning loan repayment.
Moeggenberg said there was "no doubt" that the exit interviews contributed to the "phenomenal" one percent default rate of the Hillsdale Independence Loan.
The offices will interview the class of 2009 next spring.
Jenny Brewer, '08
What she wanted: The heavier involvement of current RAs with the new RA selection process
Who she interviewed with: Both the Office of Student of Financial Aid and the Dean of Women
What she thought of it: "I think [exit interviews] are a good idea. Both Financial Aid and the Dean wanted to know what we thought. They're aware that we know campus better than anyone else. It felt very open; they valued our feedback."
But despite pushing for changes, the class of 2008 also lauded the college's academics, especially the accessibility of professors.
"They had a very strong feeling that they got a good experience in the classroom," Philipp said.
Moeggenberg said the interview responses were mostly positive.
"I didn't get a sense that something is broken," he said.
He also admitted that he had not seen the seniors' survey results yet. He said a summary of the data is sent to the president's office and to Chief Administrative Officer Ken Cole, among others.
The Office of Student Financial Aid interviewed those seniors who received Hillsdale-sponsored loans. The interviews doubled as a chance for financial-aid counselors to share information concerning loan repayment.
Moeggenberg said there was "no doubt" that the exit interviews contributed to the "phenomenal" one percent default rate of the Hillsdale Independence Loan.
The offices will interview the class of 2009 next spring.
Jenny Brewer, '08
What she wanted: The heavier involvement of current RAs with the new RA selection process
Who she interviewed with: Both the Office of Student of Financial Aid and the Dean of Women
What she thought of it: "I think [exit interviews] are a good idea. Both Financial Aid and the Dean wanted to know what we thought. They're aware that we know campus better than anyone else. It felt very open; they valued our feedback."
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