• Cultural Assessment Survey Results

    Wright State University conducted a survey in October 2010 to assess our students' and employees' perceptions of Wright State University's cultural environment, specifically focusing on diversity and inclusion. The intent of the survey was not only to better understand the overall perspective of our students and employees, but also to determine if there were any significant differences in perspectives between different demographic groups.

    Employees Survey Results

    704 employees responded, including:

    • 41 Administrators
    • 266 Faculty
    • 391 Staff
    • 4 who did not identify

    Download complete Employee Cultural Assessment Executive Summary report (PDF)

     

    Question Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Agree
    %
    Disagree
    %
    # % # % # % # % # %

    1

    Wright State creates a campus environment that values diverse employees.

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    314

    44.8%

    238

    34.0%

    62

    8.8%

    55

    7.8%

    32

    4.6%

    78.7%

    12.4%

    2

    I am personally interested in increasing my knowledge about diversity.

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    263

    38.0%

    231

    33.3%

    137

    19.8%

    36

    5.2%

    26

    3.8%

    71.3%

    8.9%

    3

    In general, employees at Wright State are treated with respect.

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    271

    38.7%

    291

    41.5%

    55

    7.9%

    47

    6.7%

    36

    5.1%

    80.3%

    11.9%

    4

    Wright State takes appropriate action to address incidents of discrimination that occur toward diverse students.

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    165

    30.2%

    176

    32.2%

    149

    27.3%

    32

    5.9%

    24

    4.4%

    62.5%

    10.3%

    5

    Wright State takes appropriate action to address incidents of discrimination that occur toward diverse employees.

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    147

    25.7%

    173

    30.3%

    142

    24.9%

    60

    10.5%

    49

    8.6%

    56.0%

    19.1%

    6

    My department demonstrates its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.

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    349

    49.8%

    190

    27.1%

    63

    9.0%

    49

    7.0%

    44

    6.3%

    77.6%

    13.4%

    7

    At Wright State, there are sufficient opportunities for me to advance.

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    175

    25.6%

    191

    27.9%

    105

    15.4%

    118

    17.3%

    95

    13.8%

    53.5%

    31.1%

    8

    Overall, I am satisfied with Wright State.

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    293

    41.8%

    271

    38.7%

    67

    9.6%

    43

    6.1%

    26

    3.7%

    80.6%

    9.9%

    9

    My supervisor treats me with respect.

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    422

    60.2%

    157

    22.4%

    44

    6.3%

    36

    5.1%

    32

    4.6%

    83.8%

    9.8%

    10

    My supervisor is open to my ideas and suggestions.

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    388

    56.2%

    171

    24.7%

    48

    7.0%

    36

    5.2%

    47

    6.8%

    81.0%

    12.0%

    11

    Some employees display biases that negatively impact me.

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    82

    12.1%

    176

    26.0%

    122

    18.0%

    96

    14.2%

    201

    29.7%

    38.1%

    43.9%

    12

    I have made a conscious effort to build relationships with diverse students.

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    323

    49.5%

    241

    36.9%

    70

    10.7%

    15

    2.3%

    4

    0.6%

    86.4%

    2.9%

    13

    I am skillful at effectively communicating with diverse employees.

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    288

    41.3%

    335

    48.1%

    63

    9.0%

    8

    1.2%

    3

    0.4%

    89.3%

    1.6%

    14

    I have biases that could negatively impact my relationship with other employees.

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    6

    0.9%

    56

    8.3%

    76

    11.3%

    143

    21.2%

    392

    58.2%

    9.2%

    79.5%

    15

    I have biases that could negatively impact my interactions with diverse students.

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    5

    0.8%

    46

    6.9%

    74

    11.1%

    120

    18.1%

    419

    63.1%

    7.7%

    81.2%

    Students Survey Results

    1382 students responded, including:

    • 993 Undergraduates
    • 375 Graduate and doctoral students
    • 14 who did not identify

    Download complete Student Cultural Assessment Executive Summary report (PDF)

     

    Question Strongly Agree Somewhat Agree Neutral Somewhat Disagree Strongly Disagree Agree
    %
    Disagree
    %
    # % # % # % # % # %

    1

    Wright State has a welcoming environment.

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    612

    44.7%

    519

    37.9%

    153

    11.2%

    58

    4.2%

    28

    2.0%

    82.6%

    6.3%

    2

    Wright State is inclusive of diverse students and viewpoints.

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    662

    48.5%

    447

    32.7%

    156

    11.4%

    69

    5.1%

    31

    2.3%

    81.2%

    7.3%

    3

    Other students treat me with respect.

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    621

    45.5%

    518

    38.0%

    147

    10.8%

    51

    3.7%

    27

    2.0%

    83.5%

    5.7%

    4

    My professors treat me with respect and fairness.

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    760

    55.7%

    433

    31.7%

    82

    6.0%

    60

    4.4%

    30

    2.2%

    87.4%

    6.6%

    5

    My contributions in the classroom are valued.

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    626

    45.9%

    503

    36.9%

    170

    12.5%

    36

    2.6%

    29

    2.1%

    82.8%

    4.8%

    6

    I receive the support I need to succeed academically.

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    583

    42.9%

    460

    33.9%

    150

    11.0%

    108

    8.0%

    57

    4.2%

    76.8%

    12.2%

    7

    I have made a conscious effort to build relationships with diverse Wright State students.

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    435

    31.9%

    457

    33.6%

    307

    22.5%

    108

    7.9%

    55

    4.0%

    65.5%

    12.0%

    8

    I am skillful at communicating with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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    494

    36.1%

    537

    39.3%

    242

    17.7%

    75

    5.5%

    20

    1.5%

    75.4%

    6.9%

    9

    I socialize mostly with students from my own cultural background.

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    209

    15.6%

    411

    30.6%

    278

    20.7%

    248

    18.5%

    197

    14.7%

    46.2%

    33.1%

    10

    I am personally interested in increasing my knowledge about Diversity.

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    469

    34.4%

    422

    30.9%

    329

    24.1%

    81

    5.9%

    63

    4.6%

    65.3%

    10.6%

    11

    I have personally experienced discrimination or harassment at Wright State.

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    114

    9.6%

    127

    10.7%

    135

    11.4%

    136

    11.4%

    677

    56.9%

    20.3%

    68.4%

    12

    I have personally observed discrimination or harassment of others at Wright State.

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    144

    11.8%

    174

    14.2%

    149

    12.2%

    161

    13.2%

    594

    48.6%

    26.0%

    61.8%

    13

    I have biases that could negatively impact my relationship with other students.

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    37

    3.0%

    131

    10.6%

    193

    15.6%

    210

    17.0%

    665

    53.8%

    13.6%

    70.8%

    14

    Overall, I am satisfied with Wright State experience.

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    602

    44.3%

    492

    36.2%

    155

    11.4%

    65

    4.8%

    46

    3.4%

    80.4%

    8.2%

  • Diversity Data 2013

    Over the past few years, several measures of campus climate have been taken. Results that inform the following discussion come from the 2011 work of the Integrity Development Corporation consultants, Wright State University (WSU) data from a 2009 survey conducted by the LEADER Consortium, a survey conducted by the Wright State University ALLIES faculty/staff group, and listening sessions conducted by the Vice President for Multicultural Affairs & Community Engagement (VP MACE). Preliminary analysis of dissertation data collected by Corinne Wright were also examined in formulating this summary. 

    Diversity Data Summary