| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.26 |
| Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2022 |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Sean
MacInnes Sustainability Specialist Office of Sustainability |
Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
Through administration of standardized testing (BSSE, NSSE, StarLabs, etc.), the University has assessed feedback from students and staff related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. Programming on campus has resulted from survey.
Additionally, assessment is conducted through Student Affairs for programs, events, activities, and interactions related to EDIJ initiatives. Assessments are reviewed and appropriate changes are made in offerings to best support students, faculty, and staff.
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?:
Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
The University and the Division of Student Affairs strive to promote a climate at UNCG where everyone feels supported and welcomed. In order to better understand student experiences here, the iBelong Project was launched in the Spring 2019 semester. The project utilized the Culturally Engaging Campus Environments (CECE) survey, developed by the National Institute for Transformation and Equity. https://sa.uncg.edu/ibelong/
In 2021, UNCG launch a new website and roadmap for EDI on campus which will
- Advance an Academic Framework, which will advance equity, diversity, and inclusive excellence action and provide a roadmap to guide campus-wide efforts toward systemic change.
- Invest in Pathways to Equity, which will focus on mentoring, faculty success, and leadership development for underrepresented faculty.
- Promote Inclusive Excellence with education and training, and providing guidance for discovery assessment and strategic priorities planning for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
The UNCG Diversity Dashboard Series is an interactive tool that provides disaggregated equity, access, and climate indicators for faculty and staff. A custom, user-driven, intersectional analysis tool is also available. Using a boutique approach, the UNCG Diversity Dashboard Series increases our knowledge about the strengths and challenges in areas of race and gender equity; equity diversity, and inclusion; campus climate, and may inform strategic priorities and action.
Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
Website URL where the diversity and equity assessment report or summary is publicly posted:
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity assessment efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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.