Diversity Assessment

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, 2012- October 30, 2012 • Emailed using the MASFAA Listserv • 45 members participated—36.3% of listserv

Question 1 Yes 93.3% No 6.7%

Question 2 Yes 35.6% No 64.4%

Question 3 Yes 82.2% No 17.8%

Question 4 Yes 91.1% No 8.9%

Question 5 Yes 86.7% No 13.3%

Question 6 In-house 77.8% State 82.2% Regional 57.8% National 51.1% Webinars 77.8%

Question 7 Yes 57.8% No 42.2%

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 Race 95.6% Ethnicity 88.9% Age 86.7%

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

Diversity Assessment