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University of Wisconsin-Superior

University of Wisconsin-Superior. Campus Climate Assessment Results of Report. October 14, 2011. Climate In Higher Education.

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University of Wisconsin-Superior

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  1. University of Wisconsin-Superior Campus Climate Assessment Results of Report October 14, 2011

  2. Climate In Higher Education Barcelo, 2004; Bauer, 1998, Kuh & Whitt, 1998; Hurtado, 1998, 2005; Ingle, 2005; Milhem, 2005; Peterson, 1990; Rankin, 1994, 1998, 2003, 2005; Smith, 1999; Tierney, 1990; Worthington, 2008

  3. Assessing Campus Climate Rankin & Reason, 2008

  4. Campus Climate & Students 1 Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991, 2005 2 Cabrera, Nora, Terenzini, Pascarella, & Hagedron, 1999; Feagin, Vera & Imani, 1996; Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991. 3 Hale, 2004; Harper & Quaye , 2004; Harper, & Hurtado, 2007; Hurtado, 2003.

  5. Campus Climate & Faculty/Staff 1Settles, Cortina, Malley, and Stewart (2006) 2Sears, 2002 3Silverschanz, Cortina, Konik, & Magley, 2007; Waldo, 1999

  6. Project Objectives Provide UW-Superior with information, analysis, and recommendations as they relate to campus climate. This information will be used in conjunction with other data to provide UW-Superior with an inclusive view of campus.

  7. University of Wisconsin System Mission The mission of the system is to develop human resources, to discover and disseminate knowledge, to extend knowledge and its application beyond the boundaries of its campuses and to serve and stimulate society by developing in students heightened intellectual, cultural and humane sensitivities, scientific, professional and technological expertise and a sense of purpose. Inherent in this broad mission are methods of instruction, research, extended training and public service designed to educate people and improve the human condition. Basic to every purpose of the system is the search for truth.

  8. Core Mission of the University Cluster …“Serve the needs of women, minority, disadvantaged, disabled, and nontraditional students and seek racial and ethnic diversification of the student body and the professional faculty and staff.”

  9. UW-Superior Mission Statement The University of Wisconsin-Superior fosters intellectual growth and career preparation within a liberal arts tradition that emphasizes individual attention and embodies respect for diverse cultures and multiple voices. We value intellectual growth, honesty, individual attention, professionalism, and respect for others and the diversity of peoples and cultures.

  10. Process to Date Participating Institutions

  11. Process to Date Participating Institutions

  12. Overview of the Project

  13. Survey Instrument • Final instrument • 88questions and additional space for respondents to provide commentary • On-line or paper & pencil options • Sample = Population • All students and employees of UW-Superior’s community received an invitation to participate from the Chancellor. • Results include information regarding: • Respondents’ personal experiences at UW-Superior • Respondents’ perceptions of climate at UW-Superior • Respondents’ perceptions of institutional actions • Respondents’ input into recommendations for change

  14. Survey Assessment Limitations • Self-selection bias • Response rates • Social desirability • Caution in generalizing results for constituent groups with significantly lower response rates

  15. Method Limitation • Data were not reported for groups of fewer than 5 individuals where identity could be compromised. • Instead, small groups were combined to eliminate possibility of identifying individuals.

  16. Results Response Rates

  17. Who are the respondents? • 869 people responded to the call to participate (23% overall response rate). • 775 respondents contributed remarks to one or more of the open-ended questions.

  18. Student Response Rates (17%)

  19. Faculty Response Rates (84%)

  20. Staff Response Rates (55%)

  21. Student Response Rates by Selected Demographics

  22. Results Additional Demographic Characteristics

  23. Respondents by Racial/Ethnic Identity (n)(Duplicated Total)

  24. Respondents by Racial/Ethnic Identity (n)(Unduplicated Total)

  25. Respondents by Position Status and Gender Identity (n) 3 transgender respondents are not included in this review to protect anonymity

  26. Respondents by Position Status and Sexual Identity (n)

  27. Respondents by Ability/Disability (n)

  28. Respondents by Spiritual Affiliation and Campus

  29. Citizenship Status by Position

  30. Students by Position Status and Age (n)

  31. Students by Class Standing (n)

  32. Student Respondents’ College Career (n)

  33. Income by Student Position Status (n)

  34. Students’ Residence

  35. Findings

  36. Overall Comfort Levels

  37. Least Comfortable with Overall Campus Climate and Class Climate * No substantial differences for comfort with department/work unit by select demographics.

  38. Overall Satisfaction • Employees who were “highly satisfied” or “satisfied” with the way their careers have progressed at UW-Superior

  39. Levels of Satisfaction by Demographic Groups

  40. Student Satisfaction with Education at UW-Superior (%) * Highly Satisfied and Satisfied collapsed into one category. ** Highly Dissatisfied and Dissatisfied collapsed into one category.

  41. Challenges and Opportunities

  42. Experiences with Harassment

  43. Form of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Note: Only answered by respondents who experienced harassment (n = 210). Percentages do not sum to 100 due to multiple responses.

  44. Personally Experienced Based on…(%)

  45. Overall Personal Experiences of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Due to University Status (by University Status) (%) (n=90)¹ (n=16)² (n=42)¹ (n=14)² (n=32)¹ (n=16)² (n=43)¹ (n=21)² ¹ Percentages are based on total n split by group. ² Percentages are based on n split by group for those who believed they had personally experienced this conduct.

  46. Overall Personal Experiences of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Due to Gender Identity (%) 1 2 (n=130)¹ (n=34)² (n=76)¹ (n=9)² ¹ Percentages are based on total n split by group. ² Percentages are based on n split by group for those who believed they had personally experienced this conduct.

  47. Overall Personal Experiences of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Due to Racial Identity (%) (n=40)¹ (n=19)² (n=164)¹ (n=3)² ¹ Percentages are based on total n split by group. ² Percentages are based on n split by group for those who believed they had personally experienced this conduct.

  48. Overall Personal Experiences of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Due to Sexual Identity (%) (n=17)¹ (n=7)² (n=186)¹ (n=1)² ¹ Percentages are based on total n split by group. ² Percentages are based on n split by group for those who believed they had personally experienced this conduct.

  49. Overall Personal Experiences of Perceived Offensive, Hostile, or Intimidating Conduct Due to Disability (%) (n=151)¹ (n=2)² (n=47)¹ (n=22)² ¹ Percentages are based on total n split by group. ² Percentages are based on n split by group for those who believed they had personally experienced this conduct.

  50. Location of Perceived Harassment Note: Only answered by respondents who experienced harassment (n = 210). Percentages do not sum to 100 due to multiple responses.

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