Empowering Inclusive Excellence at LAS

The campuswide climate study and the college-level climate study are both valuable tools for assessing and understanding the overall climate and culture at our institution, but they differ in their scope and focus. The campuswide climate study aims to capture a broad and comprehensive view of the institution’s climate and culture. It considers the experiences and perceptions of students, faculty, staff, and administrators across campus. It will address general and overarching topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and include a wide range of questions. The College of LAS climate study is more focused and tailored to our college's and units' specific needs and concerns. It delves deeper into issues related to specific aspects of academic units. The primary goal of the College of LAS climate study is to gain insights into the specific challenges and strengths of the academic unit being studied, which can lead to targeted strategies and improvements within the college and its units.

Based on the responses, there was insufficient data to assess the undergraduate experience comprehensively. The College of LAS plans to disseminate an undergraduate students-specific climate study after the campus climate survey. 

The frequency of the climate survey can vary, but we aim to conduct a climate study every 3-5 years.

Ensuring anonymity is crucial for the Inclusive Excellence team. The LAS climate study has Institutional Review Board approval, and everyone involved in handling the data has received the appropriate training. The LAS Office of Inclusive Excellence has also worked closely with CITL to ensure that respondent’s privacy and confidentiality are a priority. Comments provided in the survey are heavily scrutinized by members on the research team before any release to the department.