| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.09 |
| Liaison | Ciara Tennis |
| Submission Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
Eastern Connecticut State University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.88 / 1.00 |
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 Student Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Committee utilized the Everfi Diversity Training platform to educate students and staff on diversity and inclusion related concepts. Incorporated with the training was a campus perceptions assessment. The data obtained from that online assessment helps to ascertain the campus climate.
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:
Eastern has ascertained that students have a level of satisfaction regarding the diversity and inclusion of our campus. The perception is that Eastern is a welcoming environment who strives to make all persons feel included.
Of the students who responded to the survey question "Eastern is a Diverse Community," their responses were 88% favorable ("Strongly Agree" 35% and "Agree" 53%). (See p. 4-5 of Appendix I)
Of the students who responded to the survey question "The leadership at Eastern fosters respect for diversity on campus," their responses were 94% favorable ("Strongly Agree" 36% and "Agree" 58%). (See p. 5-6 of Appendix I)
Of the students who responded to the survey question "The climate in the classroom/work environment is accepting of who I am," their responses were 93% favorable ("Strongly Agree" 44% and "Agree" 49%). (See p. 6-7 of Appendix I)
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:
The results of the assessment will be posted to the Equity & Diversity website and shared at various university meetings.
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:
https://www.easternct.edu/equity-and-diversity/_documents/files/AppendixI.pdf
Information provided by LaMar Coleman, Vice President for Equity & Diversity.
https://www.easternct.edu/equity-and-diversity/_documents/files/AppendixI.pdf
Information provided by LaMar Coleman, Vice President for Equity & Diversity.
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