Fitchburg State University Campus Climate Survey 218 Department of Humanities University Students: White n=148, Non-White n=36 Interdisciplinary Studies Students: White n=8, Non-White n=1 Part I: Welcoming Environment Overall, I would recommend FSU to friends or colleagues as a good place to work 68.57 82.31 When I have a concern or problem, I feel that there is a faculty or staff member at FSU that I can talk to 58.82 79.98 I feel that my instructors care about me as an individual 63.89 81.88 I feel that FSU is committed to my success 61.76 72.98 I feel like I belong here 62.86 78.23 I feel respected by my peers 86.67 I feel physically safe on campus 62.86 83.11 I feel that I have the opportunity to succed at Fitchburg State University 85.71 92.56 2 4 6 8 12 1
How satisfied are you with your experiences at FSU? (% Very Well/Well) Interdisciplinary Studies White 87 Interdisciplinary Studies Non White University Non-White 72 University White 84 2 4 6 8 12 FSU strives to create a welcoming environment for all members of the university community. How well does FSU succeed in this (% Very Well/Well) Interdisciplinary Studies White 76 Interdisciplinary Studies Non White University Non-White 7 University White 92 2 4 6 8 12 2
Part II: Diverse Relationships FSU communicates to all members of the university community the importance of respecting others with differing opinions 54.5 79.6 My experiences at FSU have helped me interact more effectively with people who are very different from me 59.46 71.62 Some of the friends I have made at FSU have very different opinions and beliefs from mine 84.93 Some of the friends I have made at FSU are from very different background than mine 77.18 At FSU I have had the opportunity to get to know people who are very different from me 81.9 83.12 2 4 6 8 12 3
FSU strives to provide experiences outside the classroom that are culturally and socially divers. How well does FSU succeed in this 52.94 69.8 FSU strives to provide experiences in the classroom that are culturally and socially diverse. How well does FSU succeed in this 6 FSU strives to provide an environment where all members of the university community can benefit from culturally and socially diverse relationships. How well does FSU succeed in this 56.76 8.41 2 4 6 8 12 4
Part III: Inclusive Diversity Faculty, staff members and administrators at FSU treat all students fairly 54.6 74.49 Faculty, staff members and administrators at FSU are sensitive to the needs of all types of students 57.14 74.32 FSU provides the support students need to thrive socially 58.33.68 In class discussion, my contributions are treated with the same respect as everyone else 7.59 85.62 Different views and perspectives are encouraged in classes 71.43 71.43 79.73 Appropriate and inclusive language is used in the classes at FSU 74.28 87. FSU provides the support students need to succeed academically 74.29 85.34 2 4 6 8 12 Percentage of Respondents Very Well/Well FSU strives to provide out-of-class experiences that are culturally inclusive. How well does FSU succeed in this 54.84 77.8 FSU strives to deliver instruction in ways that are culturally inclusive. How well does FSU succeed in this 57.15 77.77 79.19 2 4 6 8 12 5