Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 46.29
Liaison Thomas Frazer
Submission Date March 4, 2022

STARS v2.2

University of South Florida
PA-6: Assessing Diversity and Equity

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.75 / 1.00 Thomas Frazer
Dean
College of Marine Science
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Has the institution engaged in a structured assessment process during the previous three years to improve diversity, equity and inclusion on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the assessment process and the framework, scorecard(s) and/or tool(s) used:
Enrollment, Sex Equity in Athletics, and Employment
Part I. Executive Summary and/or Description of Plan Development
Part I. Executive
Introduction
The Annual Florida Equity Report is required under Florida Statutes as follows: The Florida Educational Equity Act (Section 1000.05 F.S.) and the Florida Board of Governors Regulation 2.003 Equity and Access. The University of South Florida (USF System), which is comprised of three institutions: USF Tampa (USF), USF St. Petersburg (USFSP), and USF Sarasota-Manatee (USFSM), report provides an analysis for key areas as indicated below. The report identifies, measures and provides an analysis of equity, as well as recommendations by which the institution may make improvements for the appropriate representation of women and minorities in selected areas.

Does the assessment process address campus climate by engaging stakeholders to assess the attitudes, perceptions and behaviors of employees and students, including the experiences of underrepresented groups?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address student outcomes related to diversity, equity and success?:
Yes

Does the assessment process address employee outcomes related to diversity and equity?:
No

A brief description of the most recent assessment findings and how the results are used in shaping policy, programs, and initiatives:
online - https://www.usf.edu/compliance-ethics/equal-opportunity/florida-equity-report.aspx

Are the results of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment shared with the campus community?:
Yes

A brief description of how the assessment results are shared with the campus community:
online - https://www.usf.edu/compliance-ethics/equal-opportunity/florida-equity-report.aspx

Are the results (or a summary of the results) of the most recent structured diversity and equity assessment publicly posted?:
Yes

The diversity and equity assessment report or summary (upload):
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Website URL where the diversity and equity assessment report or summary is publicly posted:

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Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity assessment efforts is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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