| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.79 |
| Liaison | Barbara Queen |
| Submission Date | June 20, 2022 |
California State University, Los Angeles
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.88 / 1.00 |
Octavio
Villalpando Vice Provost Office of the Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion |
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 Office of Diversity and Inclusion utilizes Hurtado, et.al. assessment framework for diversity in analyzing basic measures of equity and diversity and assessing our progress against these measures. We conduct entering freshmen surveys using UCLA's CIRP surveys through HERI, and NSSE, and conduct local alumni surveys.
In addition, focus groups have been conducted collaboratively between the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Division of Student Life to assess campus climate as perceived by specific groups (e.g. Male Latinx and Male Black Students)
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:
CIRP entering freshmen surveys helped identify educational needs of students and intendended educational interests. Engaged academic advisors across colleges by providing a profile of freshmen majoring in their college. Also provided campus-wide presentation on our student body and entering freshmen characteristics. Focus group data for males of color are being used to develop a Males of Color Network and programing to better support males of color and close the equity gap.
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:
During opening welcome forums and equity-based training workshops, the Chief Diversity Officer and/or Associate Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion review entering student characteristics, aspirations, and goals based on freshmen surveys.
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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