| How long have you been a member of UIRA? (234 responses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Less than one year | 13 | 5% |
| 1-5 years | 100 | 43% |
| 5 or more years | 121 | 52% |
| Which of the following are important to you as a UIRA member? Check all that apply. (233 responses) | |
|---|---|
| Retaining my connection to and remaining informed about the University of Iowa | 186 |
| Engaging with other UI retirees | 119 |
| Attending educational and cultural programs | 192 |
| Attending social events | 74 |
| Learning about Medicare and health insurance options through UI Benefits and SHIIP presentations | 108 |
| Receiving the Gray Hawk newsletter | 198 |
| Attending interest group activities | 87 |
| Other | 3 |
| What could the UIRA provide to add more value to your life in retirement? (178 responses) | |
|---|---|
| More opportunities for social engagement | 46 |
| More organized volunteer opportunities in the local or UI community | 70 |
| More special interest groups, i.e., Explorers walking group, a Travelers Forum, Arts Group, or Book Club. | 69 |
| More or different educational programs | 108 |
| Other | 9 |
| How often do you attend UIRA programs or events? (234 responses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Regularly (monthly) | 37 | 16% |
| Occasionally (once or twice a semester) | 113 | 48% |
| Rarely (once per year) | 75 | 32% |
| Never | 9 | 4% |
| What time of day do you prefer that we offer programs and events? (230 responses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to noon | 25 | 9% |
| Noon to 1 p.m. | 46 | 18% |
| 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | 87 | 33% |
| No preference | 104 | 40% |
| Do you enjoy having social time and refreshments as part of UIRA programs/events? (229 responses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 97 | 42% |
| No | 8 | 4% |
| No preference | 124 | 54% |
| How satisfied are you with your UIRA membership? (227 responses) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Satisfied | 221 | 97% |
| Dissatified | 6 | 3% |