Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 48.68
Liaison Darcy Coughlan
Submission Date Nov. 24, 2015
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STARS v2.0

Coastal Carolina University
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.75 / 1.00 Jennifer Sellers
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability
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Has the institution assessed diversity and equity in terms of campus climate?:
Yes

A brief description of the campus climate assessment(s) :

Coastal Carolina University distributed an email in January to students that includes a link to the campus climate survey. This survey asked questions in relation to discrimination that may occur based on gender, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability status, and age via experiences and policies. It also inquired about knowledge and experiences regarding sexual violence. Coastal Carolina University is doing this to enhance the University experience and make campus a safer and more welcoming place for all students. Participation for this survey is completely voluntary. All responses are anonymous and will be reported in aggregate only.


Has the institution assessed student diversity and educational equity?:
Yes

A brief description of the student diversity and educational equity assessment(s):

Coastal Carolina University distributed an email in January to students that includes a link to the campus climate survey. This survey asked questions in relation to discrimination that may occur based on gender, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ability status, and age via experiences and policies. It also inquired about knowledge and experiences regarding sexual violence. Coastal Carolina University is doing this to enhance the University experience and make campus a safer and more welcoming place for all students. Participation for this survey is completely voluntary. All responses are anonymous and will be reported in aggregate only.


Has the institution assessed employee diversity and employment equity?:
Yes

A brief description of the employee diversity and employment equity assessment(s):

The University has an affirmative action plan in place. Underutilization reports are generated regularly to assess areas where availability externally exceeds representation in our current workforce. If there is underrepresentation, efforts are made to enhance recruitment opportunities by advertising in certain publications and/or journals as well as websites. The University also uses recruitment tools and professional networking to identify potential applicants in under-represented groups.
Post hire, periodic reviews of employee salaries are conducted to assess and address compensation inequity.


Has the institution assessed diversity and equity in terms of governance and public engagement?:
No

A brief description of the governance and public engagement assessment(s):
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