| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.35 |
| Liaison | Kimberly Post |
| Submission Date | Sept. 26, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Saint Joseph's College - ME
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Nancy
Kristiansen Online Business Program Director Saint Joseph's On-line |
Has the institution assessed diversity and equity in terms of campus climate?:
A brief description of the campus climate assessment(s) :
2013
Modern Think's "Great Colleges to Work For" survey sponsored by the Chronicle of Higher Education has been administered. All faculty and staff were encouraged to participate.
Of 223 surveys sent, there were 111 Total Respondents.
The information from this survey is also provided for PA-10 due to overlapping areas covered by the survey.
Has the institution assessed student diversity and educational equity?:
A brief description of the student diversity and educational equity assessment(s):
Has the institution assessed employee diversity and employment equity?:
A brief description of the employee diversity and employment equity assessment(s):
Ongoing review of program enhancements and development of new programs by HR Director and senior leadership team. An example of improvement resulting from identification of a general sense that staff had been excluded from decisions and planning has been implemented to improve relations between faculty and staff. Committees (budget, for example) have been formed to be more inclusive and blend the diverse perspectives of the entire campus community resulting in a greater sense of "shared vision."
Another example is provided by inclusion of the HR Director in senior leadership meetings, where the leadership team is advised of areas in need of focus and improvement.
The survey provides the basis for discussion and quarterly management meetings that address financial as well as other concerns pertaining to compensation, health and wellness, diversity, etc..
To improve general awareness of resources and new developments, and increased number of informational meetings and community forums have been conducted to address areas of concern about strategic planning, health benefits, compensation and health and wellness.
Has the institution assessed diversity and equity in terms of governance and public engagement?:
A brief description of the governance and public engagement assessment(s):
The website URL where information about the assessment(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.