Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

Reported levels of perceived biases amongst students are very low. The majority of students disagree that the College is biased based on gender identity (95%), age (92%), race and ethnicity (91%), sexual orientation (99%), veteran status (100%), religion (89%), physical disability (98%) or learning disability (96%). • Students self-identified as URMs reported more perceived race and ethnicity bias compared to White students. However, the sample size for URMs low and any final inferences should be made with caution. This is an important finding and deserves further investigation to determine the root cause of the perceived bias (e.g. if URMs feel treated differently by faculty/staff or by fellow students; if there is a perception that the student body is not diverse enough, etc.) • The perceived bias was not influenced by age, LGBTQ+, and Class. Students responded positively to experiencing a sense of belonging and camaraderie at the College. Ninety three percent reported feeling that they are “part of the College” community , 92% feel that their peers are genuinely concerned with their well-being, 97% believe they are respected, and 98% report that their peers treat them fairly. In regards to faculty and higher administration, results were equally encouraging. Eighty eight percent of student respondents agreed that the administration and faculty at the College are genuinely concerned about their welfare, 83% feel that their thoughts are respected, and 91% feel that they are treated fairly. • Members of the Class of 2017, compared to other classes, had lower averages on their perception of higher administration’s concern for their welfare, respect, and fairness • Perceptions of belonging, welfare, respect, and fairness were not impacted by gender, age, race, religion, or LGBTQ+. 3. Belonging, Concern about Welfare, Respect, and Fairness.

4. School Work Satisfaction

School satisfaction measures students’ 1) overall attitudes towards their studies and 2) attitudes towards the College. An overall school satisfaction score was determined with by averaging all items on the school satisfaction portion of the climate survey.

• Overall school satisfaction varied based on class year. Members of the Class of 2017 reported significantly lower ratings compared to members of the Class of 2019.

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