Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 67.49
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date March 15, 2023

STARS v2.2

Florida State University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 1.00 Michelle Douglas
Director
Human Resources
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Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey was facilitated to faculty, staff and students in Fall 2021.
The HEDS Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey asks students, faculty, staff, and administrators about their:
• perceptions of their institution’s climate,
• perceptions of how their institution supports diversity and equity, and
• experiences with discrimination and harassment at their institution.

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?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
No

Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
No

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The total survey population was 56,540 people. A total of 4,865 or 8.6% of the population responded to the survey. The results are under review by senior administrators. All actionable outcomes will be incorporated into current D&I initiatives as well as the university’s strategic plan.

Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
Yes

A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
Both the CIRP and NSSE are shared with the university and available publically online. The Diversity and Inclusion Council has a website where information, initiatives, and diversity statements are publically available. Assessment results are also shared publically on the Division of Student Affairs website.

Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
Yes

The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
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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:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Diversity initiatives are developed through the Human Resources Diversity & Inclusion Council which aims to increase awareness and enhance diversity throughout the entire campus community. As FSU continues to increase awareness and participation of individuals and groups that represent cultural diversity, the university is committed to the development of policies, programs, groups and special initiatives that address diversity and inclusion. Some of the key focus areas include; recruiting, developing and training a diverse faculty and staff, recruit and graduate outstanding and diverse students, and developing and strengthening partnerships with diverse internal and external organizations. FSU continually updates focus areas as progress is made through diversity and inclusion programs, initiatives, and policy review.

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