| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.97 |
| Liaison | Natalie Hayes |
| Submission Date | Aug. 6, 2020 |
Bentley University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.38 / 1.00 |
Natalie
Hayes Associate Director of Sustainability Office of 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:
A survey developed by the Educational Advisory Board (EAB) was issued to all undergraduate students in Spring 2018. The survey covered General Campus Climate, Perceptions of Diversity, Services and Programs, Discrimination and Harassment, and Interactions with Diverse Peers.
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:
Findings showed that we are largely on par with comparable institutions (small, private) in most metrics of the survey tool and where there is variance it is not substantial in either directions. The data was in part used to better distribute resources, impact staffing patterns, and to ensure diversity was prominently featured in the University’s Strategic 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:
Results were shared in meetings with various constituencies including faculty, staff, and students.
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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