Survey on Skidmore's Investment Strategies
We -- Skidmore's Investment Working Group --- are hoping to learn more about preferences for Skidmore's Investment. Your participation is voluntary and you may skip any questions you wish to skip; results will be reported in aggregate. We will hold a raffle for one of two Triangle Diner gift certificates; there is a separate link at the end of the survey to provide your e-mail address if you would like to be entered into the raffle. Entry in the raffle is not contingent on your survey responses.
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Which best describes you?
Do you think that there should be a connection between Skidmore's institutional values and its investment portfolio?
Investment strategies MUST NOT be linked to institutional/ethical/social values.
Investment strategies MUST be linked to institutional/ethical/social values.
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How much would you support each of the following investment strategies? Keep in mind that the college's investments support the college’s budget, so "bad" investments could mean drastic cuts to the college's operational budget.
Strongly Against
Against
Somewhat against
Neutral
Somewhat in favor
In favor
Strongly in favor
Increased investment in woman-owned companies.
Increased investment in tobacco
Increased investment in fossil fuels
Increased investment in companies owned by individuals of color
Increased investment in initiatives that improve the local community (e.g., Skidmore's solar array)
Increased investment in for-profit prisons
Increased investment in green and clean energy
Increased investment in particular companies (e.g., as shareholders)
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Would your donations to Skidmore change in the future if you knew that some or all of your donations would be placed into funds that matched your investment preferences (described above)?
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To what extent do you agree with the following views?
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Slighlty disagree
Neutral
Slightly Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
When it comes to climate change, Skidmore should focus on educating students, not on being political actors.
Skidmore should devote a certain percentage of its investments towards sustainable and socially responsibility investments.
A "Socially Responsible Investment" strategy is too risky for Skidmore.
Skidmore should invest in funds with a proven track record.
Skidmore should involve students, staff, alumni, and faculty in decisions about where its money is invested.
Skidmore should invest more in local energy projects.
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If you invested $1000 in Phillip Morris in 1957, you would have approximately 5.5 million dollars today. A $1000 investment in a more ethical company might be worth only $500,000 dollars today. Please weigh the desire for a strong return on investment against any ethical concerns you might have and decide: how much of the $1,000 would you choose to invest in Phillip Morris? Recognize that poor returns might mean large cuts to Skidmore's operating budget.
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Company A is a fossil fuel company with a poor environmental record. If you invest $1000 today in Company A, you can expect that you will have $2000 in 10 years. Company B has an outstanding environmental record. If you invest $1000 in Company B, you can expect that you will have $1500 in 10 years. What percent (between 0-100%) would you like to invest in Company A? Recognize that poor returns might mean large cuts to Skidmore's operating budget.
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Please provide any comments that you would like to share.
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