Missouri State University
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity

The Division for Diversity and Inclusion collaborated with Diversity Works, Inc., to conduct a campus climate study in 2013-2014. The MSU Campus and Community Climate Study Project (CCCSP) began in June 2013 with the establishment of a steering committee of individuals from both campus and the community. The project consisted of the following: 1. Climate survey instruments for both MSU students and employees 2. Informal interviews of MSU administrators, faculty and staff 3. Community interviews and discussion groups As a result, the final report is three-dimensional in order to represent accurately and thoroughly the wealth of information gleaned over 19 months. Results will be used to shape policies related to diversity climate, academic climate, institutional attractiveness, micro-aggressions, barriers to enrollment access and financial aid. The final report was released on March 19, 2015.

The Missouri State University Climate Study began Summer 2013 to assess the academic and diversity climate. Results were revealed in Spring 2015. Information gathered from student focus groups, interviews, faculty/staff focus groups will help to develop programs and policies based on the results gleaned from student, faculty, and staff participants.

The Missouri State University Climate Study began Summer 2013 to assess the academic and diversity climate. Results were revealed in Spring 2015. Information gathered from student focus groups, interviews, faculty/staff focus groups will help to develop programs and policies based on the results gleaned from student, faculty, and staff participants. The institution conducts an annual Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) that establishes whether placement goals are in place for hiring. Placement goals generally mean that departments enhance outreach, recruitment and hiring efforts for minorities and/or women. This year data will also be captured through utilization goals for disabled and benchmarks for veterans. Such data will be reviewed on an annual basis to ascertain how effective institution efforts are in identifying applicants, candidates as well as hiring in the M/F/Disable/Vets communities. The most recent AAPs can be found at: http://www.missouristate.edu/equity/10541.htm

The Missouri State University Climate Study began Summer 2013 to assess the academic and diversity climate. Results were revealed in Spring 2015. Information gathered from student focus groups, interviews, faculty/staff focus groups will help to develop programs and policies based on the results gleaned from student, faculty, and staff participants. Institutional policy, programs and initiatives are supported in the Long Range Plan, the Public Affairs Mission, as well as the institutional value of inclusive excellence. The institution has a Diversity Hiring and Recruitment Program policy as well as a Dual Career Policy that assists in providing employment opportunities for diverse applicants/candidates who meet the required criterion. Diversity Hiring and Recruitment Program Policy: http://www.missouristate.edu/policy/op1_02_3_diversityhiringprograms.htm Dual Career Program Policy: http://www.missouristate.edu/policy/op1_02_4_dualcareerassistanceprogram.htm