For the first question: “Has STTI Gamma Tau-at-Large met your expectations as a professional organization?”, the results showed that 69.5% (32) replied Yes, 4.35 % (2) replied No, I would have liked more contact from local chapter, 17.39% (8) replied No, I wasn't sure of chapter benefits, and 8.7% (4) replied "other". Out of those that answered “other”, 3 felt it was too early to tell, 1 wanted to be a member with a greater focus on trying to advance education and then interact with the chapter more once employed.
For the second question: “How can our chapter improve the experience for new members and maintain your membership?”, the results showed that 73.91% (34) replied Improve networking opportunities for members, 43.48% (20) replied Improve chapter activities for new members, 15.22% (7) replied Improve communication to new members, and 4.35% (2) replied "Other". For those who answered “other”, 1 suggested “Provide more education through hosting classes and seminar”, and 1 had no complaints.
For the third question: “What kinds of activities would interest you as a new member?” we asked the participants to choose their top three reasons. The results showed that 67.39% (31) replied Networking and social events with members, 60.87% (28) replied Educational Events, 56.52% (26) replied Career Guidance, 36.96% (17) replied Community service events, 34.78% (16) replied both Nursing practice events and Recreational outdoor events, 32.61% (15) replied Resume reviews, 30.43% (14) replied both Mock Interviews and Happy hour with Gamma Tau board members, 28.26% (13) replied Research events, 23.91% (11) replied Online webinars, 6.52% (3) replied 40th anniversary chapter fundraising events, 2.17% (1) replied other and specified “Roundtable events that allow members to meet established nurses in the concentration that members have a desire to explore in their career; CRNAs, NPs, RNFAs”. Overall, the results revealed that majority would like more opportunities for networking and professional development.