Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 83.87
Liaison Yolanda Cieters
Submission Date March 1, 2024

STARS v2.2

Seattle University
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.75 / 1.00 Yolanda Cieters
Associate Director
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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:
In spring 2023, the Human Resources office conducted a “Workforce Engagement survey” that included several questions related to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence to inform how well Seattle University is advancing toward inclusion, retention, and experience improvement of BIPOC community members.

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The University is currently (Fall 2023-Winter 2024) assessing the survey and we won’t have specifics until spring 2024.

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 survey results have been shared with all SU faculty and staff in fall 2023: SU’s Vice President of HR, President, Provost, and the company that provided the survey organized a Town Hall to provide staff and faculty with an overview of the engagement survey results. Key findings were shared, including areas of strength and areas of opportunity. The survey results will direct SU’s action planning efforts moving forward: 2-3 focus areas will be targeted for improvement prior to the next survey in 2025.

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:

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