| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.07 |
| Liaison | Janna Cohen-Rosenthal |
| Submission Date | July 3, 2023 |
University of Massachusetts Boston
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Dennis
Swinford Director of Campus Planning & Sustainability Office of Campus Planning and 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:
In the fall of 2022, UMass Boston administered the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC) to learn about students experiences on campus and identify areas of improvement. The National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC) is a quantitative survey on campus racial climate. This survey collects data about undergraduate students’ appraisals of institutional commitment to racial equity and diversity, the extent to which they interact meaningfully with diverse others, where and what they learn about race and their feelings of readiness for citizenship in a racially diverse democracy, and other important topics. The survey covers the following areas:
- Appraisals of Institutional Commitment by the administration
- Impact of External Environments
- Racial Learning and Literacy
- Encounters with Racial Stress
- Mattering and Affirmation
- Cross-Racial Engagement
UMass Boston's Office of Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning (OIRAP) conducts a number of surveys to assess students on their experiences. First-year and senior students participate in a survey about their academic experience which is weighted by gender and race. OIRAP also updates graduation and retention dashboards which measure student success for different demographic groups. The data is available on the University website.
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:
The NACCC assessment and student success surveys/reports are done in support of the Strategic Plan, which aims to enhance diversity, ensure equitable academic outcomes, recognize cultural wealth and deepen engagement, etc. The study aims to understand students perceptions about the campus climate, so that a more equitable and inclusive environment can be developed. The data collected from the surveys will be used to develop an action plan to improve student success, diversity and equity. Annual progress will be tracked and the plan will be adjusted accordingly.
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:
All assessments conducted by the Office of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning, including undergraduate student success, and the first year and senior surveys are available to be viewed on the UMB website (https://www.umb.edu/oirap)
The data from the NACCC survey is being processed as of spring 2023. The results will be publicly shared and not filtered once UMB receives the data.
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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