| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.20 |
| Liaison | Tori Grant |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Calgary
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Aine
Keogh Specialist, Operational Sustainability & Reporting Office of Sustainability |
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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:
Employee Engagement Survey administered every 2 years; Research for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic plan that included interviews and surveys with staff, faculty and students about diversity and inclusion issues. Benchmarking in Human Resources around Employment Equity Groups is ongoing.
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:
We interviewed 200 students and 23 staff/faculty. 473 staff, students and faculty participated in the survey. The results showed that the university is doing a good job overall but could do better in areas like accessibility, respectful dialogues, and in representation of under-represented groups. These results inform the priorities and strategies for a 5 year strategic plan that will go to leadership in early 2016. It provides recommendations for policy, programs and strategic initiatives to continue to foster an inclusive and welcoming campus.
The 2015 Employee Engagement Survey provided insights into how staff and faculty feel about the university, the work they do, and opportunities for improvement. The results of past surveys have helped the university engage and support employees, and helped us understand how to reach the goals set out in our Eyes High strategy. Employee feedback has resulted in improved opportunities for professional development in many areas, our university-wide Respect in the Workplace program and several new teaching and research initiatives. There were significant increases in employee satisfaction and engagement from the 2011 and 2013 surveys and leadership is committed to continuous improvement in areas flagged by the survey.
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:
Results from the 2015 Employee Engagement Survey were shared through university-wide town halls. Teams also met to discuss specific results and identify areas of improvement.
The 2015 Employee Engagement Survey Town Hall can be viewed at this location: http://www.ucalgary.ca/hr/2015-engagement-town-hall
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:
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The website URL where the report or summary is publicly posted:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/advisoronwomensissues/reports
http://www.ucalgary.ca/women/
http://www.ucalgary.ca/wao/
http://www.schulich.ucalgary.ca/gdec/
http://www.bio.ucalgary.ca/contact/EIC_committee.html
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