Diversity Assessment 2012 FALL TRAINING Jackson, MS November 1, 2012 Alexander Washington Diversity Chair Mississippi State University

Diversity Plan

Survey Data Survey conducted October 1, October 30, ed using the MASFAA Listserv 45 members participated—36.3% of listserv

Question 1 Yes93.3% No6.7%

Question 2 Yes35.6% No64.4%

Question 3 Yes82.2% No17.8%

Question 4 Yes91.1% No8.9%

Question 5 Yes86.7% No13.3%

Question 6 In-house77.8% State82.2% Regional57.8% National51.1% Webinars77.8%

Question 7 Yes57.8% No42.2%

Question 8 Excellent-26.7% Progessing-31.1% Moderate-35.6% Infrequent-6.7%

Question 9 Race Relations-48.9% Gender Diff-44.4% Sexual Orient-42.2% Age-82.2% Language—42.2%

Question 10 Range from 30%- 75%

Question 11 Race95.6% Ethnicity88.9% Age86.7%

Takeaways More webinars on how to break down barriers with students and colleagues Diversity amongst departments Partner with a variety of student organizations for Financial Aid Awareness programs Act as role-models for students On campus surveys to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students Our overall goals is to help all students equally