Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 48.02
Liaison Zachary Czuprynski
Submission Date Feb. 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

Prescott College
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 1.00 Zachary Czuprynski
Sustainability Coordinator
Green Mountain Center for Sustainablity
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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:
The Chief Diversity Office led an assessment in Spring 2021 using the DEI Maturity Index. The Index survey was designed by and for higher educations institutions and was developed with five key needs for DEI at HEIs: 1) Communication and Education; 2) Assessment; 3) Culture; 4) Investment and Infrastructure; 5) Compensation, Recruitment, and Retention

More information on this index can be found here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4590824/DEI-Maturity-Index

The assessment was used to establish a baseline audit of Prescott College's progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Results of the assessment are now being used to guide improvements described in the Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan.

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?:
No

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan, which was guided by the results of the Maturity Index assessment, is attached under the "optional" documentation. Currently, a policy is being created to promote more inclusive hiring practices by training various committees on such practices.

Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
No

A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
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Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
No

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:
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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:
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