1. Alignment and engagement among all sectors of the institution are essential:
Success is determined with reference to the educational benefits of diversity—it’s not just a question of numbers
What is the student experience in and out of the classroom?
What are student learning outcomes?
Effective leadership is essential in order to establish clear directions and coherent, inclusive governance—informed by information derived from key staff, students and faculty.
Aligned and connected systems throughout the institution are essential
Key Questions
How do institutional leaders, responsible for vision and direction, engage with key faculty, staff, and students to assure systems support and reinforcement of goals?
What processes for ongoing, periodic review and evaluation are established—and do they meaningfully connect all relevant sectors of the institution?
Does your institution define educational success with respect to the student experience and learning-related outcomes associated with diversity? If so, how? What are key indicators and benchmarks?
What actions and investments are called for by enrollment, retention, and transfer patterns, trends, and developments (disaggregated by sub- group)?
Success