ASR Staff Engagement August 22 Survey

With less than two weeks until the start of the term, this week’s ASR Engagement Survey asks how staff are doing as we head into the fall semester. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most are planning to attend the State Fair this year (54.5%). When asked about your preferred time and day to attend the State Fair, most say on a weekday morning (54.5%) followed by a weekday afternoon/evening (30.3%).

Finally, we asked about your favorite foods or drinks at the State Fair. A wide array of food was submitted, but cheese curds and deep-fried pickles were mentioned the most! Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated. The results from the last survey are available below.

August 8 survey results

Are you going to the State Fair this year?

• Yes (54.5%)
• No (21.2%)
• I’m not sure (24.2%)

In your opinion, when is the best time to go to the State Fair?

• Weekday morning (54.5%)
• Weekday afternoon/evening (30.3%)
• Never! (15.2%)

If you have attended the State Fair before, what was one of your favorite State Fair foods or drinks?

• Deep fried olives, french fries, and chocolate malt from the Moo Booth outside the cattle barn
• Deep fried pickles and a michelada!
• Fried green tomatoes and fresh cut french fries
• Nitro Ice Cream
• Martha's Cookie bucket and unlimited milk
• Chocolate covered bacon (Big Fat Bacon)
• Apple cider freeze pop from the Ag building, and a milkshake from the UMN Gopher Dairy Bar at the Cattle Barn
• Crepes from the French Creperie stand the test of time.