| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.58 |
| Liaison | Christopher Homeister |
| Submission Date | Oct. 30, 2023 |
Salisbury University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Christopher
Homeister Director of Campus Sustainability Campus Sustainability |
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:
https://www.salisbury.edu/administration/president/climate-study/
Salisbury University seeks to create and maintain a welcoming and inclusive campus environment that respects individual abilities, differences, needs, and potentials. The study was conducted to understand the current climate that exists at SU. This campus climate study provided the opportunity for members of the campus community to describe their personal experiences and observations, and offer suggestions for change to help enhance the campus climate at SU.
The goals of the climate study were to:
- Identify successful initiatives;
- Uncover challenges facing members of our University community; and
- Develop strategic initiatives to build on the successes and address the challenges.
All Salisbury University faculty, staff and students were encouraged to participate in this confidential study that was conducted by an external consultant, Rankin & Associates Consulting, which has conducted more than 200 similar studies at other institutions across the nation. The findings from this survey are used to help SU to create and maintain a healthy, inclusive environment for all.
For a description of the methodology used in the campus climate study, please review the SU Campus Climate Survey Final Report (attached).
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:
A summary of the findings has been attached. Please review SU Campus Climate Survey Executive Summary.
At SU, the campus climate study findings are used to shape policy, programs, and initiatives. To that end, the Campus Climate Study Implementation Committee (CCSIC) connected the results of the campus climate study with the University’s strategic plan. A summary of the CCSIC efforts doing so is attach. Please review SU Campus Climate Survey Final Recommendations.
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:
A Town Presentation was held on October 30, 2020. Subsequently, a Campus Climate Study Implementation Committee (CCSIC) was formed to propose recommendations based on what we learned from the campus climate study. Recommendations were presented to the University Presidents, its Cabinet, and the SU campus community during the spring semester 2021.
I copy of the presentation is attached. Please review SU Campus Climate Town Hall PowerPoint Presentation Slides.
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:
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