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Campus Diversity Survey - 1995

Please respond to the following statements on a continuum from A to E:
A= agree strongly
B= agree
C= no opinion
D= disagree
E= disagree strongly

Mark A if you are female; mark B if you are male.

Mark A if you are a student; B if staff; C if faculty; D if administrator.

Mark A if you have been at SCCC for less than one year; B if 5-10; C if greater than 10 Years.

Mark A if you work days; B if you work evenings; C if you work both days and evenings.

1. The cultural/ethnic background of the Board of Trustees reflects that of the student population.

2. The cultural/ethnic background of the administration reflects that of the student population.

3. The college is responsive to the needs of the Seattle community.

4. The college initiates links with the community.

5. There are clear procedures for addressing instances of discrimination based on race and ethnicity.

6. There are clear procedures for addressing instances of discrimination based on gender.

7. There are clear procedures for addressing instances of discrimination based on sexual orientation.

8. There are clear procedures for addressing instances of discrimination based on physical challenges or special needs.

9. The campus community is aware of the grievance procedures.

10. The outcomes of the grievance procedures are trusted.

11. Student clubs, organizations, and activities reflect the diverse student body of SCCC.

12. Culturally diverse students regularly participate in college activities.

13. Differently abled students regularly participate in college activities.

14. Efforts are made to increase culturally diverse student participation in these activities.

15. Efforts are made to increase differently abled student participation in these activities.

16. On-campus events (exhibits, plays, movies, and other performances) reflects the interests of diverse student groups.

17. Student publications and promotional materials are screened for racist, sexist, and homophobic content.

18. Have you met, had a conversation, or studied with someone from a different culture?

19. SCCC's commitment to celebrate cultural diversity in communicated to new faculty, staff, and students.

20. Training on diversity issues is regularly provided to all faculty and staff.

21. SCCC is a comfortable and secure place for differently abled students.

22. SCCC is a comfortable and secure place for people regardless of gender.

23. SCCC is a comfortable and secure place for people of all sexual orientations.

24. SCCC is a comfortable and secure place for culturally diverse students.

25. The campus is accessible to physically challenged individuals.

26. Culturally diverse students are represented equally in all of the programs provided by Seattle Central.

27. Differently abled students are represented equally in all of the programs provided by Seattle Central.

28. When new employees are interviewed, their skill, commitment, and aptitudes in promoting cultural pluralism are assessed.

29. Faculty are regularly evaluated for their ability to promote diversity.

30. Departments are regularly asked to summarize their work in enhancing equal opportunity.

31. People who are in management positions are skillful in working with diverse workforce.

32. The student evaluation of faculty forms include items on promoting diversity.

33. Materials used in classes at SCCC are drawn from a culturally diverse body of literature.

34. Courses are regularly taught from a culturally diverse perspective.

35. Courses on race, culture, ethnicity, and other issues of diversity are regularly offered.

36. An ethnic studies (multicultural) course should be a core requirement.

37. Students receive the support services necessary to help them succeed.

38. Advisors are prepared to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

39. Counselors are prepared to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.

40. SCCC provides special programs to ensure the success of differently abled students.

42. SCCC provides special programs to ensure the success of culturally diverse students.

42. The library collection and services promote cultural diversity.

Questions, comments, and suggested resources should be directed to Hugo Najera at diversityweb@aacu.org.
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