Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.65
Liaison Melissa Cadwell
Submission Date June 15, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Syracuse University
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Melissa Cadwell
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Systems & Sustainability Management
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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 the fall of 2015, Chancellor Kent Syverud announced the creation of a new University wide Chancellor’s Work-group on Diversity and Inclusion. Updates are sent to the Campus Community on the progress of the diversity and inclusion work-group.

Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of faculty, staff, administrators and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success (e.g. graduation/success and retention rates for underrepresented groups)?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity (e.g. pay and retention rates for underrepresented groups)?:
Yes

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs and initiatives:
The Chancellor’s Workgroup, co-chaired by Francine D’Amico, associate professor in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and Barry L. Wells, special assistant to the Chancellor, are working on developing solutions on how to further create a more diverse and inclusive climate at the University. Report here: https://news.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Short-Term-Recommendations-1.pdf

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:
https://news.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Diversity-and-Inclusion-Short-Term-Recommendations-1.pdf

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:
The website URL where the report or summary is publicly posted:

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