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Campus Belonging and Engagement Survey

Introduction

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

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

Demographics

1. How long have you been employed at Wilkes?
2. Does your position at Wilkes directly serve the needs of an academic division or unit (e.g. specific college, department, etc.)?
3. Are you employed full-time or part-time?
5. What is your sexual orientation?
6. Which term best describes your gender identity?
7. Please indicate if you have a disability (e.g., learning, physical, sensory, cognitive, chronic health):

Institutional Climate

8. Thinking about your entire experience at Wilkes as a whole (examples include but are not limited to, the 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. Colleagues in my department/unit 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 staff at Wilkes with whom I identify.
13. Faculty and staff members in my department/unit respect diverse students.

Equity in Policies and Practices

14. Our institutional policies are applied fairly and equitably.

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15. There are clear pathways to address concerns about discrimination or inequities.
16. Staff hiring or promotion processes consider equity and inclusion.

Representation and Visibility

17. I see inclusion (examples include but are not limited to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.) reflected in the leadership of the institution.
18. All voices are adequately represented in staff meetings.
19. I attended diversity, equity and inclusion-related events and they were impactful.

Support and Resources

20. I find it easy to express myself in conversations related to equity and inclusion with my colleagues.
21. When expressing my views on equity and inclusion, I feel understood and appreciated by my colleagues.
22. There are opportunities at Wilkes to learn about equity, and inclusion.
23. Understanding equity and inclusion concepts allows me to have the necessary skills to achieve my career goals.

Work Environment

24. Fellow staff members create an inclusive and respectful environment.
25. I am open to incorporating diverse perspectives and materials to inform the work that I do.
26. As a staff member, I have experienced or witnessed microaggressions or biases.
27. Accommodations for disabilities or other needs are easily accessible.

Belonging, Equity and Inclusion

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 staff?
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 colleagues.
32. People of all cultures and backgrounds are respected and valued in our Wilkes community.
33. Employees of different backgrounds interact well within our institution.
34. Wilkes has external relationships with diverse communities outside the campus.
35. I have handled difficult conversations about differences in background and culture.
36. Do you know whom to contact at Wilkes if you have concerns about discrimination or harassment?

Thanks for submitting!

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