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Campus Belonging and Engagement Survey

Introduction

Thank you for your participation in the Belonging and Engagement Survey. This 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. This survey is anonymous.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Dr. Sonel Y. Shropshire at info@academicnetworkinc.com.

Demographics

1. Please select your class level:
2. Are you currently enrolled full-time or part-time?
3. With which race/ethnicity do you most closely identify? You may check multiple boxes if needed.
4. Which is your sexual orientation?
5. Which term best describes your gender identity?
6. Please indicate if you have a disability (e.g., learning, physical, sensory, cognitive, chronic health):
7. Please identify the primary mode through which you participate in your classes:

Institutional Climate

8. Thinking about your entire student experience at Wilkes as a whole, (examples include but are not limited to academic/professional climate, gender climate, social climate, and racial climate, etc.) what is your level of satisfaction with the overall climate at the university?
9. To what extent do you feel like you belong at Wilkes?
10. Fellow students at Wilkes pre-judge my abilities based on my perceived identity/background.
11. There is at least one faculty member, staff member, or administrator whom I consider a person to talk to about equity and inclusion.
12. I don’t see enough students at Wilkes with whom I identify.
13. Faculty and staff members in my college/school respect diverse students.

Equity in Policies and Practices

14. Faculty and staff members in my college/school at Wilkes respect students with diverse learning styles/needs.

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15. Our institutional policies are applied fairly and equitably.
16. There are clear pathways for students to address concerns about discrimination or inequities.
17. Students are provided with a global perspective about inclusion and equity in the classroom.

Representation and Visibility

18. I see inclusion (examples include but are not limited to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.) reflected in the leadership of the institution.
19. Faculty members allow students to share personal experiences when discussing belonging, inclusion and equity in the classroom.

Support and Resources

20. I find it easy to express myself in conversations related to equity and inclusion with my fellow students.
21. When expressing my views on equity, and inclusion, I feel understood and appreciated by my fellow students.
22. There are opportunities at Wilkes to learn more about equity, and inclusion.
23. Understanding equity, and inclusion concepts will help me to achieve my career goals upon leaving Wilkes.

Classroom and Academic Environment

24. Wilkes fosters an inclusive and respectful learning environment.
25. Learning materials provide a diverse perspective in the classroom.
26. As a student, I have experienced or witnessed microaggressions or biases.
27. Accommodations for disabilities or other needs are easily accessible.

Belonging, Equity  and Inclusion Initiatives and Feedback

28. I am aware of the institution's belonging, equity, and inclusion goals or initiatives.
29. Would you like to see more belonging, equity, and inclusion trainings and activities offered to students?
30. Are there any barriers that prevent you from participating in belonging, equity, and inclusion activities?
31. I am comfortable talking about my background and cultural experiences with fellow students.
32. People of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and valued in our Wilkes community.
32. Students of different backgrounds interact well within our institution.
33. Wilkes has external relationships with diverse communities outside the campus.
34. I have handled difficult conversations about differences in background and culture.
35. Do you know whom to contact at Wilkes if you have concerns about discrimination or harassment?

Thanks for submitting!

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