| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.03 |
| Liaison | Bradley Flamm |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
PA-5: Assessing Diversity and Equity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Bradley
Flamm Director of Sustainability Office of the President |
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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:
A survey was distributed in 2015. The survey was was designed by Rankin and Associates (the same survey that was used by them in 2009 with slight modifications) and distributed to all members of the campus community. The survey consisted of drop-down responses and open-ended questions designed for respondents to provide information about their personal experiences with regard to climate issues, perceptions of campus climate, student and employee satisfaction, and respondents' perceptions of institutional actions including policies and academic initiatives regarding climate issues and concerns on campus. Results were reviewed and analyzed by Rankin and Associates.
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:
Each division used the data from the Campus Climate Survey within their own areas to address climate issues relative to their area or department.
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:
Rankin and Associates shared the results of the campus climate survey during open forums in October, 2016.
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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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Lynn Klingensmith, Director of Social Equity/Title IX and ADA Coordinator (lklingensmith@wcupa.edu 610-436-2433).
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