University of Texas at Austin
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.75 / 1.00 |
Suchitra
Gururaj Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement and Economic Development Division of Diversity and Community Engagement |
Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
The Provost Office conducts the COACHE (Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education) faculty job satisfaction survey on a regular basis. The most recent survey was conducted in spring 2020. https://reports.utexas.edu/coache
In spring 2022, the "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Learning Survey" was administered to non-academic staff at the beginning of a structured assessment and action process. https://financials.utexas.edu/diversity-commitment/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi-committee/fas-edi-learning-survey
Student opinions on campus diversity are gathered through the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU). https://enrollmentmanagement.utexas.edu/resources/utell-us-survey/#acc2_col7
During the most recent Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSOC) accreditation process, it was noted that the university was in full compliance with regard to assessment, with several sub-units of the DDCE that work to increase and support diverse student populations were lauded for “thorough and candid presentation of outcomes, metrics, findings, and action plans.”
Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of employees and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
This will be part of the comprehensive assessment to be undertaken according to the University Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (UDIAP) and through guidance from the Financial and Administrative Services Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee. https://financials.utexas.edu/diversity-commitment/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi-committee
Student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success have been gathered through the university's Student Success Initiatives.
A number of assessment findings were used in development of the University Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan including data from SERU, the Employee Engagement Survey, the faculty report produced by IUPRA, and data gathered by the Campus Climate Response Team. Additionally, input was gathered from across campus to ensure CSUs, the Faculty and Staff Councils and Student Government had input into creation of the plan.
Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
Assessment results are shared through campus-wide release of results via group email and presentations to university groups and online.
Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
Website URL where the diversity and equity assessment report or summary is publicly posted:
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity assessment efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Student Success Initiative Results
https://studentsuccess.utexas.edu/surveys/results
https://enrollmentmanagement.utexas.edu/resources/utell-us-survey/#acc2_col7
Employee Engagement findings may found at https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/hr.utexas.edu/files/Engagement_Survey_Exec_Brief_v2.pdf
FAS EDI Learning Survey: https://financials.utexas.edu/diversity-commitment/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi-committee/fas-edi-learning-survey
Student Success Initiative Results
https://studentsuccess.utexas.edu/surveys/results
https://enrollmentmanagement.utexas.edu/resources/utell-us-survey/#acc2_col7
Employee Engagement findings may found at https://hr.utexas.edu/sites/hr.utexas.edu/files/Engagement_Survey_Exec_Brief_v2.pdf
FAS EDI Learning Survey: https://financials.utexas.edu/diversity-commitment/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-edi-committee/fas-edi-learning-survey
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