Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 41.51
Liaison Lori Chance
Submission Date May 16, 2024

STARS v2.2

Messiah University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Brandon Hoover
Director of Sustainability
Operations
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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:

Annual diversity startegic plan that identifies key themes (Campus Climate, Education, Compisiton, and Foundational), Goals, and annual action steps identified by senior leaders and their respective divisions. Annual end of year report and the full plan are for internal purposes only.


 


 


 


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?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
Yes

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:

The University's diversity strategic plan is used to shape policy, programs and initatives. Annually, action steps are identified by University leaders and as a result educational sessions and programming are established to meet the needs of the community.


 


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:

The assessment results were shared with the Board of Trustees, as well as aong the President's Cabinet. Each member of the Cabinet in turn shares these results with their respective divisions/teams.


 


 


 


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):
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:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Data and reports provided by the VP for Diversity Affairs.


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