1. Diversity Assessment 2012 FALL TRAINING Jackson, MS November 1, 2012 Alexander Washington Diversity Chair Mississippi State University

2. Diversity Plan

3. Survey Data Survey conducted October 1, 2012- October 30, 2012 Emailed using the MASFAA Listserv 45 members participated—36.3% of listserv

4. Question 1 Yes93.3% No6.7%

5. Question 2 Yes35.6% No64.4%

6. Question 3 Yes82.2% No17.8%

7. Question 4 Yes91.1% No8.9%

8. Question 5 Yes86.7% No13.3%

9. Question 6 In-house77.8% State82.2% Regional57.8% National51.1% Webinars77.8%

10. Question 7 Yes57.8% No42.2%

11. Question 8 Excellent-26.7% Progessing-31.1% Moderate-35.6% Infrequent-6.7%

12. Question 9 Race Relations-48.9% Gender Diff-44.4% Sexual Orient-42.2% Age-82.2% Language—42.2%

13. Question 10 Range from 30%- 75%

14. Question 11 Race95.6% Ethnicity88.9% Age86.7%

15. Takeaways More webinars on how to break down barriers with students and colleagues Diversity amongst departments Partner with a variety of student organizations for Financial Aid Awareness programs Act as role-models for students On campus surveys to ensure we are meeting the needs of all students Our overall goals is to help all students equally