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Race or Ethnicity

Physical Abilities

Sexual Orientation

"Climate" is generally viewed as the behavior or atmosphere within a workplace or learning environment that influences whether an individual feels personally safe, listened to, valued, and treated fairly and with respect. According to Keefe, Kelly, and Miller (1985) Climate is the relatively enduring pattern of shared perceptions about the characteristics of an organization and its members.

Diversity Quality Team

SOE Student Climate Survey

1. INCLUSIVENESS:

A. At Indiana University Southeast, School of Education (SOE) rate your views on Inclusiveness,

Using the following scale to rate how strongly you agree with the following statements.

Low Agreement 1…………..2……………..3…………..4……………..5 High Agreement

#	Statement	1	2	3	4	5
1	Getting to know people with racial/ethnic backgrounds different from my own has not been easy.
2	My social interactions on this campus are largely confined to students of my own race/ethnicity.
3	I feel pressured to participate in ethnic/cultural activities.
4	In my courses, I would describe the faculty as approachable outside the classroom.
5	In my courses, I would describe the faculty as treating all students fairly regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds.
6	The SOE provides an environment for the free and open expression of ideas opinions and beliefs.
7	Overall my educational experiences in the SOE has been rewarding.
8	The atmosphere in my SOE courses does not make me feel like I belong. (Take out? Seems to offer the same chance of an answer as #7, but in negative form.)
9	I would recommend the SOE to siblings or friends as a good place to receive a teaching degree.
10	Overall the quality of academic programs in the SOE is excellent.
11	Since attending IUS SOE, I now recognize culturally biased behavior I had not previously identified.
12	Since attending IUS SOE, I now discuss topics related to cultural awareness with friends.
13	Since attending IUS SOE, I now stop myself from using language that may be offensive to others.
14	Since attending IUS SOE, I now handle negative language used by another in such a way as to try to educate the other person. ( Do we teach this?)
15	Since attending IUS SOE, I now initiate contact with people who are not of my culture or ethnic background.

B. At Indiana University Southeast, School of Education (SOE), during the current semester, how often have your felt in relationship to inclusiveness:

#	Statements	Never	Seldom	Sometimes	Often
1	Accepted
2	Valued
3	Overwhelmed by demands on your time
4	Intellectually stimulated
5	Concerned about financial issues
6	Left out
7	Welcome at IUS SOE
8	Disconnected from other students
9	Physically threatened
10	Different
11	Supported

C. Everyone is a member of many groups including but not limited to those based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, mental health abilities, country of origin, major, job, and religion. However, to people a few group memberships are usually most import. We realize that this may be a difficult question, but considering all of your group memberships, pick one that’s important in how you are treated or interact with others when you are on campus and type it in the box below.

D. For each statement below, indicate how true it has been for you during your enrollment at IUS SOE. The group identity refers to the group membership you listed in Question 3.

How true is this for YOU?

#	Because of my group identity:	Don’t know	Not At all	Somewhat	Pretty much
1	Classroom instructors expect especially high academic performance from me.
2	Classroom instructors expect low academic performance from me.
3	I feel isolated or left out when working on class assignments in a group.
4	I am asked more often to participate in SOE related activities.
5	I have been asked what my native language is. (Seen as a problem? – I do it all the time because I’m interested.)
6	Other students have called me names.
7	The assumption is that I’m from a wealthy family.
8	The assumption is that I’m from a poor family.
9	I am singled out as the “resident authority” for my particular group when issues come up in class.
10	I feel like I can never slip up because of my group’s abilities, behaviors, etc.
11	I feel a need to play down various characteristics of my identity (e.g., dress, language) to fit in.
12	Others assume I am prejudiced.
13	I have encountered overt prejudice/discrimination from faculty and classroom instructors.
14	I have encountered overt prejudice/discrimination from administrators and staff.
15	I have encountered over prejudice/discrimination from students.
16	I have encountered over prejudice/discrimination From members of the IUS community.

E. During the current semester, how often have you heard a student or a faculty member or classroom instructor make disparaging remarks about members of the following groups:

#	GROUPS	STUDENTS	FACULTY/CLASSROOM INSTRUCTORS
		Never Seldom Sometimes Often	Never Seldom Sometimes Often
1	Women
2	Men
3	Racial/Ethnic minorities
4	People with disabilities
5	People with strong religious beliefs
6	Gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender persons.
7	Whites
8	Non-native English speakers
9	Foreign Students

F. How often do you see negative or disparaging graffiti on the IUS campus (i.e., sidewalks, chalkboards, bathroom walls, etc.) that target members of particular groups?

Never

Seldom

Often

G. How likely are you as an individual to challenge others on derogatory comments or behaviors regarding…

H. Please rate your experiences on the IUS campus, both inside and outside the SOE’s classrooms on the following characteristics.

			SOE classrooms			Outside SOE Classrooms
#		Don’t know	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much	Not at all	Some what	Pretty much
1	Sexist
2	Friendly
3	Disrespectful
4	Civil
5	Accessible to persons with disabilities
6	Racist
7	Homophobic
8	Accepting Diversity

I. In your opinion, how much do these groups at IUS’s SOE value diversity?

#	Groups	Not at All	A Little	Some	Pretty Much
1	Faculty members & course instructors
2	Staff and administrators
3	Student organizations
4	Students
5	Local community

J. In your opinion, how high of a priority should diversity be for the School of Education (SOE)?

Not at All	Low Priority	Somewhat	High Priority

2. ACCESS/EXPOSURE TO DIVERSITY (courses, field experiences, and extracurricular activities)

A. Below is a list of some opportunities for students. Most students don’t have the interest, need, or time for them. We DON’T want to know which ones interest you or which ones you’ve done. We DO want to know how COMFORTABLE you think you would feel in each setting or activity.

#		Don’t know	Very Uncomfortable	Somewhat Uncomfortable	Neutral	Somewhat Comfortable	Very Comfortable
1	Participating in ethnic/cultural activities
2	Using the Student Recreation Center
3	Interacting with IUS police
4	Expressing an opinion that is controversial or different than others’ views
5	Field Experiences in diverse schools
6	Attending classes with people from a different ethnic/cultural background than yours
7	Faculty using examples relevant to people of my race/ethnic group in lectures

B. In thinking about your experiences in the SOE, in general, how often do you interact or have contact with…

#		Never	Seldom	Sometimes	Often
1	Racial and ethnic minorities
2	People with disabilities
3	People with strong religious beliefs
4	Gay, bisexual, lesbian, or transgender persons
5	Non-native English speakers
6	Ethnic minority faculty members or classroom instructors

C. Please give your opinion of The School of Education (SOE) by rating the following statements.

#		Strongly Agree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
1	SOE has done a good job providing programs and activities that promote multicultural understanding.
2	My experiences in the SOE have led me to become more understanding of racial/ethnic differences.
3	The xxxx coverage of racial/ethnic events and issues is balanced.
4	I know how to seek help if I feel that I am being mistreated because of my gender or sexual orientation.
5	I know how to seek help if I feel that I am being mistreated because of a disability.
6	I know how to seek help if I feel that I am being mistreated because of my race/ethnic origin.
7	SOE needs more classes and programs that teach about cultural and ethnic differences among people.
8	I feel the SOE is a community of learners.
9	In the SOE students of racial/ethnic minorities do not have the same opportunities as White students.
10	I enjoy the courses most that make me think bout things from a different perspective.
11	Immigrants should try to fit into the culture and adopt the values of the U.S.
12	There is no discrimination against sexual orientation in the SOE.

We’re dropping these – right?

3. Support services in the SOE and at IUS (including recruitment, PRAXIS I/II activities).

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4. Financial support to enhance diversity (including scholarships for minority and international students, grants for overseas experiences.)

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