Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

• Overall school satisfaction was not impacted by gender, age, race, religion, or LGBTQ+.

4a. Attitudes towards study

Overall, the students’ satisfaction rates with regards to their studies was very high: 92% of respondents reported enjoying their studies, 97% believed in what optometry stands for, 81% felt that faculty respected them for their academic work, 86% believed that they use their talents and skills at school, and 71% felt that they receive timely feedback about their performance. • Class year was a factor in the overall attitude towards study score, with members of the Class of 2017 having a lower satisfaction rate compared to the Class of 2019. • Members of the Class of 2017 also scored significantly lower on the following individual survey items: “ I believe in what optometry stands for ,” and “ I receive timely feedback about my performance . ” Students’ reports regarding attitudes toward school were also encouragingly high. Ninety eight percent of respondents feel safe at the College, 89% feel that faculty members are here to support them, 90% feel accepted and report that their peers take time to help them, 83% feel respected by faculty for their academic work, and 73% feel that administrators are here to support them. • Age of the respondent affected responses to the survey prompts “ Administrators are here to help me ” and “ Faculty are here to support me . ” On average, respondents over 30 reported higher scores than those 26-29. • Class year was a factor in the overall attitudes towards school score, with the Class of 2017 scoring significantly lower compared to other classes. Members of the Class of 2017 also scored significantly lower on the following individual survey items: “ I like and trust faculty members and administration ,” “ Faculty members take time to help me , ” “ Faculty members are here to support me , ” and “ Administrators are here to support me . ” In general, the class of 2019 scored higher than or equal to the class of 2018, both of which scored higher than the class of 2017. 4b. Attitudes towards school

5. Student, Academic, and Clinical Education Accessibility, Awareness of Issues, and Responsiveness

In terms of accessibility, 97% agree or strongly agree that the staff in the office of Student Affairs is accessible, followed by 93% for both Academic Affairs and Clinical Education. Respondents

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