Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.15
Liaison Yumiko Jakobcic
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Grand Valley State University
PAE-7: Measuring Campus Diversity Culture

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Norman Christopher
Executive Director
Sustainable Community Development Initiative
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Has the institution assessed attitudes about diversity and equity on campus in a way that meets the criteria for this credit?:
Yes

A brief description of the assessment(s):
The University Climate Study and myGVSU surveys gather collective thoughts from employees and students on how we can better help support and further achieve the goal of providing a rich, inclusive learning, living, and working environment that attracts, retains, and supports a diverse community.

Year the assessment was last administered:
2,008

A brief description of how the results of the assessment(s) are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
Comments and ideas from thousands of survey participants with prior climate studies have helped to make GVSU more welcoming and inclusive. Some of these positive changes include the creation or enhancement of: Inclusion and Equity Division Campus lighting for extra safety Children’s Enrichment Center building Employee salary review for gender equity International students and faculty recruitment LGBT Resource Center Team Against Bias (TAB) Household member benefits Allies and Advocates program Services for student veterans Inclusion advocates on search committees LGBT Faculty and Staff Association Services for nontraditional and returning students

The website URL where information about the assessment(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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