BRYN MAWR Campus Climate Assessment Diversity Council October 26, 2006

BRYN MAWR Shared Goals for Our Ideal Campus Climate (April ’06 Mtg) Diversity is the work of the entire community Everyone is accountable for diversity work Interdependence Not feeling you have to change to “become Bryn Mawr” Value difference, not just tolerate it Conflict as a learning opportunity/constructive disagreements Feeling support Freedom to express unpopular ideas Policies that become our practices and values Purposefully developing trust Feeling welcome/included/invited Feeling respected/valued Diversity as part of our traditions Curriculum transformed Advice and evaluations not affected by any minority status Celebrating together

BRYN MAWR Career advice/evaluations not affected by any minority status  Assessed your career goals or timetable.  Gave you personalized feedback.  Helped you revise your goals, timetable, or strategy to better attain your goals.  Shared valuable workplace experience and knowledge.  Provided guidance to you formally or informally.  Neglected career-related questions you had.  Spoke candidly with you about your career.  Helped you develop a broader network of people who could be helpful.  Explained the procedures for tenure or promotion thoroughly.  Recommended you for an opportunity for which you were qualified.  Took specific actions that would purposely limit your career or block promotion.  Showed that he/she actually cares at all about you. Career Advancement: (Check all that apply) In the last academic year, a colleague and/or administrator in your department...

BRYN MAWR I feel that my cultural heritage is valued at Bryn Mawr.  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree I am comfortable being open on campus about my identity.  Never  Rarely  Sometimes  Often  Very Often I believe that Bryn Mawr values my involvement in diversity initiatives on campus.  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree Value Difference, Not Just Tolerated

BRYN MAWR I feel I need to hide some characteristics of my identity in order to fit in here.  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree  Not Sure/Don’t Know I have avoided disclosing a disability to an instructor or college/university employee due to fear of negative consequences.  Yes  No I have felt disapproval for displays of public affection as part of a same-sex couple.  Yes  No I have avoided speaking in a different language or dialect for fear that others may not take me as seriously in the classroom/in the workplace.  Yes  No Not Feeling You Have to Change to “Become Bryn Mawr”

BRYN MAWR Feeling welcomed/included/invited NeverRarelyOccasionallyVery OftenFrequently (1-2/yr)(3-5/yr)(6-9/yr) (10 or more/yr) Gay, lesbian, or bisexual persons  Non-native English speaking persons  Persons of particular socio-economic backgrounds  Persons of particular religious backgrounds  Persons with a disability  Persons of particular racial/ethnic backgrounds  How frequently have you been present at a college-affiliated event where the following would not feel welcome :

BRYN MAWR Diversity is the work of the entire community Everyone is accountable for diversity work President’s Office Dean of the College Provost’s Office Treasurer’s Office Admissions and Financial Aid Offices Information Services Offices Deans of GSSWSR Dean of GSAS Diversity Leadership Group My Direct Supervisor Faculty in Major Dept. Self-Government Association Student Organizations Committee on Academic Priorities (CAP) Faculty Search Committees Residence Life Athletics Public Safety There is visible leadership that fosters diversity on my campus from:  Strongly Agree  Agree  Disagree  Strongly Disagree  Do Not Agree or Disagree

BRYN MAWR Questions to guide assessment 1)What goals did we identify in April 2006 as critical to developing a healthier campus climate around diversity? How do they relate specifically to goals in your area? 2)What are the emerging diversity issues in your area? 3)Without creating anything new, what reports, analyses, and/or data are currently available related to campus climate in your area? 4)What new information do we need to gauge progress towards the goals we identified?