Diversity and Inclusion Master Plan

Attitude Towards Studies

I enjoy my studies

46

35%

75

57%

8

6%

2

2%

92%

3.26

I believe in what optometry stands for I am respected by faculty for my academic and/or clinical work I receive timely feedback about my performance I use my talents and abilities at school Faculty at SUNY take time to help me when I need it I feel accepted by those around me at school I know that faculty in this institution are here to support me I know that administrators in this institution are here to support me I like and trust faculty members/administration My peers at SUNY take time to help me when I need it I can express my thoughts and feelings openly without fear of retaliation I feel safe at school

75

57%

52

40%

4

3%

0

0%

97%

3.55

35

27%

70

54%

19

15%

6

5%

81%

3.05

23

18%

69

53%

34

26%

4

3%

71%

2.87

37

28%

75

58%

14

11%

4

3%

86%

3.13

38

29%

78

60%

14

11%

0

0%

89%

3.20

Attitude Towards School

48

37%

68

52%

13

10%

1

1%

89%

3.27

35

27%

78

60%

13

10%

4

3%

87%

3.20

28

22%

66

51%

26

20%

9

7%

73%

2.88

72

55%

56

43%

2

2%

0

0%

98%

3.55

35

27%

74

56%

22

17%

0

0%

83%

3.12

49

38%

70

54%

11

8%

0

0%

92%

3.30

26

20%

66

51%

30

23%

8

6%

71%

2.87

Total Satisfaction

3.17

Student, Academic, and Clinical Affairs 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 found the awareness of student issues to be 82% for Student Affairs, 83% for Academic Affairs, and 89% for Clinical Education. Responsiveness to student issues was found to be 85% for Student Affairs, 82% for Academic Affairs, and 88% for Clinical Education.

Table 7. Level of Agreeableness

Student Affairs

Academic Affairs

Clinical Education

Staff members are accessible to students

97%

93%

93%

Staff members are aware of student problems/issues

82%

83%

89%

Staff members are responsive to student problems/issues

85%

82%

88%

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