| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.11 |
| Liaison | David Husemoller |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
College of Lake County
PAE-7: Measuring Campus Diversity Culture
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Dara
Reiff Sustainability Coordinator Educational Affairs |
Has the institution assessed attitudes about diversity and equity on campus in a way that meets the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the assessment(s):
A Diversity Subcommittee was charged with the responsibility of collecting diversity perception information from the college community and organizations within Lake County. The subcommittee’s goal was to open lines of communication with community groups and organizations to identify ways the college might improve upon its internal and external diversity programs, services and activities. The sub-committee developed four objectives to this goal:
1. Identifying and contacting community groups and organizations from whom perception information would be obtained;
2. Conducting interviews and focus groups information from the groups and organizations identified;
3. Designing research instruments and protocols from which the interviews and focus group information would be collected and analyzed; and
4. Preparing a final report of the findings and recommendations obtained from interviews and focus groups.
Year the assessment was last administered:
A brief description of how the results of the assessment(s) are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The result of the Diversity Subcommittee's work was to establish a Diversity Commission within the college's governance structure. This commission was established in 2010. Diversity is also listed as one of the college's ten Institutional Values in our Strategic Plan.
Outcomes from each focus group and their recommendations are listed below:
1. Seven community groups from the Lake County area were interviewed for this study during October 2009: Latinos; Gay, Lesbian, Transgender; Religious groups; African American; Individuals with Disabilities; Women; and Veterans.
2. Based on pilot interviews with students and faculty and focus group interviews with community groups, the College of Lake County was found to have a satisfactory standing on diversity concerns.
3. Respondents found that CLC strength in diversity issues has improved over the last few years and cited a growth in cultural/student clubs/organizations and employee diversity.
4. Individual ethnic/racial groups found specific areas for improvement particular to their group, including the concerns noted below.
The website URL where information about the assessment(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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