2016 Parents’ Weekend Snapshot
Introduction Parents’ Weekend is a tradition of the Florida State University that gives parents the opportunity to visit their student(s) while also gaining exposure to the Florida State University community and its many traditions. The 2016 Parents’ Weekend was held on September 30th and October 1st. Events included a picnic, two Flying High Circus performances, the Fun Run 5K Run/Walk, and a tailgate brunch.
Attendance Figures Total # of families at PW
2013 1,268
2014 863
2015 711
2016 784
# of Participants by Event Picnic at Union Green Circus Show
3,558 3,447*
2,378 2,271
1,991 2,317
643 2,219
Tailgate Brunch
1,378
1,087
764
719
5K Fun Run/Walk
582
324
218
327
Total Survey Respondents
350
400
797
388
*2013 was the last year we offered three Circus shows.
Online Assessment Highlights
Parents’ Weekend 2016 was the eleventh year that PW has been formally assessed. Participants were directed to an online survey to provide feedback at the conclusion of the weekend’s festivities. They were informed via an ad in the program booklet, and notices in the Family Connection E-Newsletter. A drawing took place and a random survey participant was awarded $100 in Flex Bucks. A total of 388 survey responses were recorded.
Demographics of survey respondents
67% were in-state parent/guardians 21% were out-of-state parent/guardians 60% had students who were freshman 16% had students who were sophomores 10% had students who were juniors 14% had students who were seniors
Registration comments from survey
86% of respondents pre-registered online 98% thought online/mailing registration was easy to understand 15% registered on-site 99% thought on-site registration was quick and organized 99% of participants found PW staff to be friendly and helpful
Majority of survey respondents (70%) were first time attendees and 87% plan to attend again.