| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.63 |
| Liaison | Konrad Schlarbaum |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Sloan
Gonzales Director of DEI Education and Outreach DEI |
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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 University of Colorado system and each campus (Anschutz, Boulder, Colorado Springs, and Denver) launched the Campus and Workplace Culture (CWC) Survey in the fall semester of 2021. The survey provided an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to share anonymized information about the extent to which they feel respected, supported, and valued at UCCS. There were surveys for each of four populations: undergraduate students, graduate students, staff, and faculty.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The five pillars were intentionally informed by quantitative and qualitative data as well as analysis through active engagement with the campus community. Additionally, each pillar aligns directly with our mission-driven UCCS strategic plan and CU System strategic goals and priorities.
Pillar 1: Campus Culture of Belonging- Increase institutional agency and action toward a greater campus culture of belonging through inclusive practices, affirming social interactions, and socially just educational opportunities.
Pillar 2: Inclusion in Teaching, Research, and Service- Enhance UCCS’s academic DEI infrastructure through innovative practices that promote inclusive pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and diversity in research and scholarship.
Pillar 3: Diverse Student Access, Retention and Persistence - Increase access, retention, persistence, and graduation rates of marginalized, underserved, and/or underrepresented undergraduate and graduate student.
Pillar 4: Diverse Talent Foundation and Pathways- Increase diverse talent resources, opportunities for advancement and promotion, and retention strategies for marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented staff and faculty.
Pillar 5: Equity in Community Engagement and Partnerships- Promote and advance greater DEI community engagement through local and regional collaborative partnerships and philanthropic opportunities.
Pillar 1: Campus Culture of Belonging- Increase institutional agency and action toward a greater campus culture of belonging through inclusive practices, affirming social interactions, and socially just educational opportunities.
Pillar 2: Inclusion in Teaching, Research, and Service- Enhance UCCS’s academic DEI infrastructure through innovative practices that promote inclusive pedagogy, culturally responsive teaching, and diversity in research and scholarship.
Pillar 3: Diverse Student Access, Retention and Persistence - Increase access, retention, persistence, and graduation rates of marginalized, underserved, and/or underrepresented undergraduate and graduate student.
Pillar 4: Diverse Talent Foundation and Pathways- Increase diverse talent resources, opportunities for advancement and promotion, and retention strategies for marginalized, underserved, and underrepresented staff and faculty.
Pillar 5: Equity in Community Engagement and Partnerships- Promote and advance greater DEI community engagement through local and regional collaborative partnerships and philanthropic opportunities.
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 Division of DEI held twelve community dialogues with students, staff, and faculty. From these dialogues and insight survey the following highlights and themes report was created.
The campus was provided the results on the Campus and Workplace culture through a series of channels. The full survey results was posted on the UCCS and CU system website, along with multiple campus communications on how to access the results.
In addition, The ADVANCE Project CREST Team developed a user guide to assist faculty and staff in the important work of creating action plans in response to the CWC data. The purpose of the guide was to provide resources to stakeholders, leaders, and change agents who want to generate an informed action plan for DEI.
The campus was provided the results on the Campus and Workplace culture through a series of channels. The full survey results was posted on the UCCS and CU system website, along with multiple campus communications on how to access the results.
In addition, The ADVANCE Project CREST Team developed a user guide to assist faculty and staff in the important work of creating action plans in response to the CWC data. The purpose of the guide was to provide resources to stakeholders, leaders, and change agents who want to generate an informed action plan for DEI.
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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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://dei.uccs.edu/inclusive-excellence-and-belonging-action-plan-cloned
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