1. What makes the Vandalia area a good place to live?
• Small town values
• People
• Very accommodating community
• Low crime rate
• Good police force
• A lot of professional people
• Great place to raise a family
• Good quality newspaper
• Schools
• Parks
• Hospitals and healthcare
• Churches
• The College
• Diversity of social organizations
• Cleanliness
• Welcoming
• Friendly
• Close to interstate
• Easy access to Chicago
• Easy access to St. Louis
• Tourist attraction with the State House
   
2. What would make it a better place to live?
• More jobs
• Industry
• Business growth
• More opportunities for young people
• Recreational and cultural opportunities
• Place for fine arts performances
• Auditorium
• Community center
• More participation from young people
• Attracting more customers
• Highway 51 should be a four-lane road
• Improve the downtown area
• Some people need to change their attitude if they are resistant to growth and change
• The new college campus would make it a better place to live
• Electronics and technology classes at the Vandalia campus
   
3. Have you, members of your family, your organization, or your employees had any personal relations with Kaskaskia College?
   • 80% of those asked either took or are taking classes themselves, their children or grandchildren, parent or spouse took or are taking classes, or have taught or are teaching for KC.
      
4. If yes, was it a good experience? If no, what was the problem? 
• 89% answered that it was a good experience
   
5. Do you believe that Kaskaskia College does a good job in providing education and training opportunities for the citizens of the College district?
   • 100% of those interviewed stated that the College does a good in providing good education and training opportunities for the citizens of the area. However, several stated that more needed to be done.
      
6. How would you rate Kaskaskia College on a scale of 1 to 10?
   • All comments placed the College between 8 and 10 on the scale.
     
    
7. What would make Kaskaskia College a better institution?
   • New campus
   • Bigger facility
   • Add more programs
   • More technical courses to help people find jobs
   • More parking
   • Offer more 4 year degree programs
      
8. As stated in the case for support, the Kaskaskia College Foundation is considering launching a major gifts campaign to raise the funds for a state of the art Vandalia Campus. In your opinion, will concerned, community-minded citizens give or pledge the $2.8 million to fund this new campus?
   • 58% of those asked answered "yes"
   • 38% of those asked answered "not sure"
   • 4% of those asked answered "no"
      
9. If Kaskaskia College decides to undertake a campaign to raise the funds for this project, it is imperative that the image of the institution is such that the people would support a campus. In your opinion, does Kaskaskia College have a good image in the Vandalia area?
   
• 94% answered that Kaskaskia College has an excellent image in the area
   
10. Do you believe that a Kaskaskia College Campus located in Vandalia would have a significant impact on the Vandalia area?
    • 100% of those asked answered "yes"
       
11. Do you think that this campaign can succeed under the current economic conditions?
    
    • 33% of those asked answered "yes"
    • 67% of those asked answered "not sure"
       
12. Would you be interested in accepting a role as a volunteer with the Vandalia Campus Campaign?
    • 87% of those asked answered "yes"
    • 8% of those asked answered "not sure"
    • 4% of those asked answered "no"
       
13. What advice would you give to Kaskaskia College as this project is being developed?
    • "Keep people informed."
    • "Don't get too brazen."
    • "Keep historical theme intact."
    • "Approach factories and local businesses to pledge funds."
    • "Nothing, you're on the right track."
    • "You need to start on it soon to draw people into this project."
    • "You're doing the right thing at the right time."
    • "Get some KC students to write editorials as to why we need the campus."
    • "Keep in mind that Fayette County has the lowest per capita income in the entire state of Illinois."
    • "You need to make people aware of why you need a new building."
    • "People are concerned about increasing their taxes."
    • "You need to promote in-district costs for all of Fayette County."
    • "A majority of the City Council is behind this project."
    • "You need to offer more things for senior citizens."
    • "Make sure you don't become a virtual campus."
    • "You need to make more people aware of how they can afford to attend classes. People will go where they think they can afford it."
    • "You need to get a location and a visual of the project for people to grasp. Your picture should be in color."
    • "Make people aware of the Greenville connection and the 4 year degrees."
    • "Have public forums."
    • "Educate the public on the project."

Conclusions and Recommendations of the Study