The Fast Five team is taking reader feedback to heart. In September, readers were invited to share their thoughts through a short survey — and their responses are helping shape what comes next for OF&S’ monthly news update.
How Readers Engage
Survey results showed that the Fast Five audience connects with the newsletter in different ways:
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54% are Skimmers — they check out the highlights.
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36% are Superfans — they read every word.
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10% are Skippers — it’s not really their thing.
Most respondents said the Fast Five helps them feel informed, and nearly everyone finds something worth knowing at least occasionally.
What Readers Want and How We’ll Deliver
The feedback highlighted several opportunities to make the Fast Five even more engaging and useful. Readers expressed interest in:
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Timely updates that look ahead
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Shorter, more focused articles
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More conversational, approachable writing
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Stories about the people and places of Rice
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New formats such as infographics, videos, or audio clips
Based on what readers shared, the Fast Five team is planning several updates in the coming months, including:
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Shortening articles for easier reading
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Simplifying language to make stories more accessible
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Exploring multimedia formats to complement written stories
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Adding features that highlight Rice’s people and culture
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Including standing links for ongoing feedback and story submissions
Continuing the Conversation
The Fast Five remains committed to keeping readers informed, engaged, and connected.
Those who wish to help shape future editions can share their thoughts or story ideas anytime.
Have feedback? Share it here.
Have a story idea? Submit it here.
The Fast Five team extends its thanks to all who participated in the survey and continues to focus on making each issue informative, approachable, and worth every reader’s time.