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Sample Faculty Survey

Introduction

Thank you for your participation in the Campus Climate Survey on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. The survey provides you with an opportunity to share your experiences as a Wilkes community member and provide critical information to campus leadership on the ways in which Wilkes can strategically work to create a more inclusive and equitable environment for all. 

Demographic

1. Please indicate to which group you belong. What is your primary role at Wilkes? If you identify with more than one role, please choose which role fits you best.
2. How long have you been at Wilkes?
3. If a faculty member, please indicate your academic rank:
4. Are you employed full-time or part-time?
5. What is your tenure status?
6. How do you most identify yourself?
7. What is your gender identity?
8. Which term best describes your sexual identity?
9. Please indicate if you have a disability (e.g., learning, physical, sensory, mental, chronic health):

Institutional Climate

10. Thinking about your entire experience at Wilkes as a whole, including the academic/professional climate, social climate, and racial climate, what is your level of satisfaction with the overall climate at the university?
11. To what extent do you feel like you belong at Wilkes?
12. Faculty colleagues in my department pre-judge my abilities based on my perceived identity/background
13. There is at least one faculty member, staff member, or administrator whom I consider a person to talk to about DEI
14. I don’t see enough faculty/staff at Wilkes with whom I identify
15. Faculty members in my school respect students with diverse learning styles/needs

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Equity in Policies and Practices

16. Our institutional policies are applied fairly and equitably to all groups?
17. There clear pathways to address concerns about discrimination or inequities?
18. Faculty/Staff hiring or promotion processes prioritize diversity and equity?

Representation and Visibility

19. I see diversity reflected in the leadership of the institution?
20. Diverse voices adequately represented in the curriculum or programming?
21. I attended DEI-related events or training and they were impactful?

Support and Resources

22. I find it easy to express myself on diversity, equity and inclusion to my colleagues on campus
23. When expressing my views on DEI, I feel understood and appreciated by my colleagues.
24. There are opportunities on campus to learn more and provide more insight about DEI.
25. Understanding DEI concepts allows me to have the necessary skills to achieve my career goals.

Classroom and Academic Environment

26. Faculty creates an inclusive and respectful learning environment?
27. I am able to incorporate diverse perspectives and materials into my courses?
28. As a faculty member, I have experienced or witnessed microaggressions or biases in classroom discussions.
29. There are accommodations for disabilities or other needs easily accessible.

DEI Initiatives and Feedback

30. I am aware of the institution's DEI goals or initiatives?
31. Would you like to see more DEI trainings offered to faculty/staff during annually?
32. Are there any barriers that prevent you from participating in DEI activities? (Check all that apply.)
33. I am comfortable talking about my background and cultural experiences with fellow colleagues.
34. People of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and valued in our Wilkes community.
35. Employees of different backgrounds interact well within our institution.
36. Wilkes has external relationships with diverse communities outside the campus.
37. Are you aware of procedures in place to ensure equitable outcomes should concerns about discrimination/harassment arise.
38. I can handle difficult classroom conversations about differences in background and culture appropriately.

Thanks for submitting!

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