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SIU Carbondale Campus Climate Survey Results Spring 2017 Presented by Elizabeth I. Lewin, Ed.D. Interim Associate Chancellor for Diversity October 17, 2017 1

Objectives 1. Provide Background on what Sparked this Process 2. The University’s Response 3. Discuss Diversity Plan Development Process 4. Share Findings and Observations 5. Present Summary of Diversity Council Recommendations 6. Summarize Next Steps 2

What Sparked this Process? • A series of reports from 2008 to 2011 raising “serious concerns” about diversity and SIUC’s climate. • Negative perceptions from stakeholders • Notable incidents including Trump rally confrontation 3

The University’s Response The Chancellor • Established the Diversity Council chaired by Phil Howze, • Appointed a diverse cross section of faculty and staff to serve on the Diversity Council, • Charged the Diversity Council to develop a Diversity Plan by the end of the 2016/2017 school year. 4

Chancellor’s Initial Charge to the Diversity Council  Define and articulate the importance of diversity and inclusion at SIU,  Identify, in appropriate consultation with campus units, measurable goals for diversity and inclusion in key areas such as student, faculty and staff recruitment and retention,  Include specific strategies for achieving those goals that align with best practice, federal and state legislation, and the University’s commitment to diversity as a core educational and institutional value and,  Establish protocols for monitoring ongoing progress. 5

The Ongoing Role of the Diversity Council  Overseeing the implementation, updating and monitoring of the approved plan, providing reports at least annually to the chancellor,  Recommending programming and initiatives that support a welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff,  Promoting cross-campus collaboration in and engagement with diversity initiatives and,  Providing counsel on issues and opportunities related to diversity and inclusion. 6

Members of the SIU Carbondale Diversity Council (1/2) Todd Bryson Administrative Professionals Staff Council Ashley Followell Affirmative Action Office Michael Haywood Alumni Association Cristina Pisoni Athletics Lanel Love Multicultural Resource Center (Black Resource Center) Rene Poitevin Multicultural Resource Center (Hispanic/Latino Resource Center) Travis Tucker Multicultural Resource Center (LGBTQ Resource Center) Nicole Tabor Multicultural Resource Center (Women's Resource Center) Cheryl Barnett Center for International Education Elaine Conrad Center for International Education Jane Meuth Civil Service Council Lori Crenshaw Bryant Dean of Students (Vets, 1st Gen, Non-Traditional) Donald Chamberlain Graduate and Professional Student Council Rita Medina Undergraduate Admissions Nathan Stephens Center for Inclusive Excellence 7

Members of the SIU Carbondale Diversity Council (2/2) Getahun Benti Faculty Senate Abdulsamad Humaidan Graduate and Professional Student Council Willie Lyles Graduate and Professional Student Council Michael Brown Graduate Council Renee Colombo Human Resources Naomi Tolbert Co-Chair and Undergraduate Student Government Marissa Jackson Undergraduate Student Government Rose Weisenstein Undergraduate Student Government Johnathan Flowers Graduate and Professional Student Council Renada Greer University College (Disability Support Services, Achieve) Phil Howze Co-Chair Elizabeth Lewin Office of Associate Chancellor for Diversity 8

The Diversity Plan Development Process • Reviewed Previous Climate Surveys and Diversity Reports at SIUC • Conducted Student Survey • Hosted Student Listening Sessions • Conducted Faculty and Staff Survey • Hosted Faculty and Staff Listening Sessions • Reviewed Diversity Plans from other Educational Institutions • Robust Discussion and Input from All Diversity Council Members

Summary of Findings and Observations 10

Student Survey Results 11

4. What is your race/ethnicity, as you 1. What is your current class standing? define it? (Select all that apply.) Black/African American 239 First-year Hispanic/Latino 146 student Graduate or 15% professional Asian/NHOPI 122 student 25% White/Caucasian 1304 Second-year student 14% American Indian/Alaska Native 34 International 67 Self-Identify Race 57 Third-year Fourth-year student student Fifth-year (or Missing Race 9 22% 18% higher) student 2 or More 254 6% 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 12

Question 16. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about SIU faculty in general. ("Faculty" includes positions such as instructors, professors, and teaching assistants.) In general, faculty make me feel included. Black/African American All Strongly Disagree/ Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Disagree, 9.04% 22.69% Neutral, 18.36% Strongly Agree/ Strongly Agree/ Agree, 72.60% Agree, 53.36% Neutral, 23.95% In general, faculty make me feel valued. All Black/African American Strongly Disagree/Disagree, 10.07% Strongly Disagree/ Disagree, 24.37% Neutral, 21.26% Strongly Agree/ Strongly Agree/ Agree, 49.16% Agree, 68.67% Neutral, 26.47% Faculty show diversity is important through actions. All Black/African American Strongly Disagree/Disagree, 12.98% Strongly Disagree/ Disagree, 31.22% Strongly Agree/ Neutral, 24.52% Strongly Agree/ Agree, 62.49% Agree, 47.26% Neutral, 21.52% 13

Question 21. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about SIU leadership staff. ("Leadership staff" includes coordinators and directors.) In general, leadership staff make me feel included. All Black/African American Strongly Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Disagree/Disagree, 9.00% 18.06% Neutral, 16.77% Strongly Agree/Agree, Strongly Neutral, 20.83% 61.11% Agree/Agree, 74.23% In general, leadership staff make me feel welcomed. Black/African American All Strongly Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Disagree/Disagree, 9.43% 19.44% Neutral, 14.96% Strongly Neutral, 16.67% Strongly Agree/Agree, Agree/Agree, 63.89% 75.61% Leadership staff demonstrate that diversity is important through actions. Strongly All Black/African American Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 9.75% Disagree/Disagree, 21.13% Neutral, 18.26% Strongly Strongly Agree/Agree, Agree/Agree, Neutral, 21.13% 57.75% 71.99% 14

Question 24. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about other students you interact with. I feel safe around other students. All Black/African American Strongly Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Disagree/Disagree, 10.12% 17.91% Neutral, 22.22% Strongly Strongly Agree/Agree, Agree/Agree, Neutral, 28.36% 53.73% 67.67% In general, other students make me feel included. All Black/African American Strongly Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Disagree/Disagree, 15.22% 21.29% Strongly Strongly Agree/Agree, Neutral, 27.75% Agree/Agree, 43.56% Neutral, 35.15% 57.03% 15

Question 26. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about SIU administrators. ("Administrators" include positions such as chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, and department chairs.) In general, administrators make me feel included. All Black/African American Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 17.68% Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Agree/Agree, 35.06% Strongly 37.93% Agree/Agree, Neutral, 26.67% 55.66% Neutral, 27.01% In general, administrators make me feel valued. All Black/African American Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 20.01% Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Agree/Agree, 34.88% 34.88% Strongly Agree/Agree, Neutral, 26.06% 53.92% Neutral, 30.23% In general, administrators make me feel respected. All Black/African American Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 19.13% Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Agree/Agree, Strongly 35.06% 35.63% Agree/Agree, Neutral, 25.93% 54.93% 16 Neutral, 29.31%

Question 26. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements about SIU administrators. ("Administrators" include positions such as chancellor, vice chancellors, deans, and department chairs.) In general, administrators make me feel welcomed. Black/African American All Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 16.44% Disagree/Disagree, 32.57% Strongly Agree/Agree, Strongly 40.00% Agree/Agree, Neutral, 26.46% 57.10% Neutral, 27.43% Administrators show diversity is important through its actions. Black/African American All Strongly Disagree/Disagree, 17.60% Strongly Disagree/Disagree, Strongly 37.21% Agree/Agree, Strongly 33.72% Agree/Agree, Neutral, 27.87% 54.53% Neutral, 29.07% 17

Students’ Listening Session Comments • Feel singled out in classes due to diversity and culture. • Professors who are racist/sexist should be reported, as those who hand out anti-sematic/racist materials, and those who help male students and not female students. • Cultural insensitivity/ignorance by faculty. • Lack of diversity in faculty hiring. • Faculty should be trained to make classrooms ‘safe spaces’ for students; free of hate speech . • Professors need to be able to teach a diverse student population, related to a cross-culture [student population]. • Enrollment issues because lack of diversity in faculty/staff as resources for these (underrepresented) populations. 18

Faculty and Staff Results 19