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Who Are We Now? Insights from the Dartmouth '78s Survey Results

The Dartmouth '78s survey results from June 14, 2013, provide valuable insights into how the alumni perceive changes in their identities and beliefs over time. Conducted by Jim Lattin and Michael Whitcomb, the survey compares the class of '78 with broader American society on various issues. Through this analysis, we uncover notable trends and shifts in perspective, shedding light on the evolving values and experiences of this group. It’s a reflective examination of where we are today in comparison to our past.

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Who Are We Now? Insights from the Dartmouth '78s Survey Results

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  1. Who Are We Now?

    Dartmouth ‘78s Survey Results June 14, 2013 Jim Lattin Michael Whitcomb
  2. Background Get a glimpse of How we have changed How we compare to other Americans on some issues Sources “Who Are We Now” class survey Basic class data from Alumni Office Caveat 260 responses = limited sample, potential bias
  3. Class of ’78 has been on the move! 33% 32% 30% 16% 20% 10% 4% 2% 15% 6% 15% 11% 5% 3% Our class in 1974 Our class in 2013 Source: Dartmouth Alumni Database
  4. Changing of the (population) guard Source: Dartmouth Alumni Database
  5. Marriage 69% of American adults 55-64 are married 84% of Dartmouth ‘78s are married or in a domestic partnership
  6. Kids In America* 52% of families have children 1.84 kids per family with kids For Dartmouth ‘78s 86% have kids 2.14 kids per family 93% of ‘78s are too young to have grandchildren But7% do! *2000 US Census
  7. Graduate Degrees 693 (69%) got at least one graduate degree 859 graduate degrees were earned by ‘78s Excludes MAs earned on route to PhD from same program Leading graduate degree categories: Law (161) MBA (160) MD (148) PhD (75) MA Engineering/ComputerScience (37) MA Education (17) MS/MA All Other (90)
  8. Occupations *790 reported an occupation
  9. Travel For Americans 30% have a passport 50% of all foreign travel = Mexico and Canada For Dartmouth ‘78s 98.5% have traveled abroad 78% have been to 6+ countries 21% have visited 20+ countries Favorite destinations are Italy France New Zealand and Switzerland Czech Republic Canada, England, Germany, Australia
  10. Social Media But, for Facebook… Only 22% of users are regular users 18% view it as a “necessary evil” 60%+ are lightor lapsed users
  11. Politics
  12. Favorite Spectator Sports
  13. Religion Dartmouth ‘78s self-identify as: 44% Christian 40% agnostic or atheist (from 35% in 1978) 7% Jewish 8% Other (from 3% in 1978)
  14. Have you lost your Mojo, Baby?
  15. Satisfaction with Life For Americans: 84% of American adults very or somewhat satisfied For Dartmouth ‘78s: 49% of ‘78s – “Extremely Satisfied” 43% of ‘78s – “Satisfied” Who is even happier thanthe average ‘78? Skiers “Regular” Facebook users(vs. reluctant Facebook users) Those with relatively “active” lifestyle 92%
  16. Personality 30% of ’78s feel more outgoing than they were in 1978 Only 7% feel more shy
  17. Gay Marriage 53% of Americans support gay marriage. Which number below is closest to the percent of '78s who support gay marriage? 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 79%(including 1 Republican senator?)
  18. Gun Control 62% of Americans think there should be a ban on semi-automatic weapons* 76% of Dartmouth ‘78s think there should be a ban on semi-automatic weapons 17% oppose such a ban 6% not sure *CNN Poll, December 2012
  19. Abortion 56% of Americans support a woman’s right to choose* 88% of Dartmouth ‘78s support a woman’s right to choose 8% oppose abortion 4% not sure *2013 survey of 4,465 adults nationwide by Public Religion Research Institute/Brookings Institution. "Do you think abortion should be legal in all cases, legal in most cases, illegal in most cases, or illegal in all cases?"
  20. American Dream 38% of Dartmouth ‘78s agree “The American Dream is alive and well” But 42% disagree (split decision!) 41% of Americans say“American Dream has been lost”* * Yahoo Finance survey, September 2011, 1500 respondents aged 18-64
  21. Economic Priorities – Part 1 “What do you think is the most urgent economic priority for 2013?” 46%: Stimulating economy to generate more jobs 36%: Reducing the Federal deficit 5%: Reducing taxes Doh! Grover Norquist
  22. Economic Priorities – Part 2 Ranking of priorities from most important to least Improve education Improve healthcare Improve infrastructure Maintain/Increase national defense Fight poverty Defend against cyber-terrorism Control immigration/defend borders Advance NASA and the sciences Support the arts
  23. Priorities reveal two camps Smaller Camp (mostly Republicans) Sum of All Responses Defense Immigration Cyber-terrorism Education Healthcare Infrastructure Defense Poverty Cyber-terrorism Immigration NASA/Science Arts Larger Camp(mostly Democrats) Education Healthcare Poverty Arts
  24. Is Dartmouth a Better Place Today? 53% of ‘78s say YES …and only 9% disagree Education Healthcare Poverty Arts Defense Immigration Cyber-terrorism Only 37% of this group agree But 66% of this group agree
  25. Fraternities & Sororities Are they a positive part of college life? Overall: 36% say “yes” 52% say “not sure” Former members of fraternities and sororities 55% say “yes” 38% say “not sure” Just half!
  26. Finally, which class has… Three currently serving elected officials in the US Congress The highest number of current Dartmouth Trustees? The record for 25th reunion giving? A major life science facility named after it? The highest turnout at a 35th reunion ever? The most charm, sophistication, and good looks? Class of 1978
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