1. 2013 Campus Climate Survey Gallaudet University 1 Pat Hulsebosch Office of Academic Quality Rosanne Bangura Institutional Research

2. S URVEY O VERVIEW  The Gallaudet University Campus Climate Survey was developed in 2007 in order to better understand, respond to, and monitor concerns of Gallaudet University employees regarding climate and campus strategies designed to improve climate.  The following survey analyzes six thematic areas: Respect and Trust Communication and Information Sharing Management Style Bilingualism Academic Culture Freedom of Expression  There were 345 administrators, faculty, staff, and professional staff who participated in the 2013 Campus Climate Survey.  This year there was a 42% response rate; the highest in five years. Faculty and professional staff have the highest response rate. 2

3. O VERALL K EY F INDINGS  Best aspects about Gallaudet: Gallaudet employees highly rated the accessibility of events through ASL and English, supervisor receptiveness to input, the variety of communication means, and ongoing diversity programs.  Respondents further emphasized that they appreciate the campus community/collegiality, bilingualism on campus, emphasis on multiculturalism and diversity, and the academic environment.  Improvements for Gallaudet: Gallaudet employees were dissatisfied with the apparent favoritism in hiring practices on campus, lack of employee incentives and support (e.g., monetary raises and benefits), and the transparency of decision making and administrative policies. 3

4. K EY F INDINGS – C LIMATE S URVEY S UBSCALES  Respect and Trust: The highest rated statement regarding Respect and Trust was the availability of ongoing diversity programs. The lowest rated statement was transparent/consistent communication.  Communication and Information Sharing: The highest rated statement regarding Communication and Information Sharing was the receptiveness of supervisors to input. The lowest rated statement was the upward flow of information.  Management Style: The highest rated statement regarding Management Style was the availability of clear ethical policies. The lowest rated statement was the idea that favoritism doesn’t occur. 4

5. K EY F INDINGS – C LIMATE S URVEY S UBSCALES  Bilingualism: The highest rated statement regarding Bilingualism was the accessibility of events and meetings through both ASL and English. The lowest rated statement was the support of the budget for the bilingual mission.  Academic Culture: The highest rated statement regarding Academic Culture was that students receive appropriate accommodations. The lowest rated statement was that civil behavior is modeled and reinforced.  Freedom of Expression: The highest rated statement regarding Freedom of Expression was the receptiveness of supervisors to input. The lowest rated statement was that decision making is inclusive and transparent. 5

6. K EY F INDINGS – B ETWEEN G ROUP DIFFERENCES For FIVE of the SIX Climate Survey Subscale scores Hearing employees’ ratings were statistically significantly higher than Deaf/Hard of Hearing employees ratings. For the Academic Culture Subscale, Deaf/Hard of Hearing employees’ ratings were statistically significantly higher than Hearing employees’ ratings. No other between group differences were statistically significant. 6

7. Overall Trends 7

8. Positive = Strongly Agree, Agree Negative = Strongly Disagree, Disagree 8

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10. S TATEMENTS WITH H IGHEST A PPROVAL R ATING S TATEMENT P ERCENT S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE Events accessible through ASL and English82% Supervisor receptive to input77% Variety of communication means75% Ongoing diversity programs74% Students taught academic integrity66% Students receive appropriate accommodations66% Faculty model academic integrity58% Mutual respect among peers57% Clear ethical policies55% Individuals understand bilingual mission55% 10

11. S TATEMENTS WITH L OWEST A PPROVAL R ATING S TATEMENT P ERCENT S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE Favoritism doesn’t occur7% Inclusive and transparent decision making12% Efficient organizational structure18% Information flows upwards18% Transparent budget policies20% Transparent/consistent communication21% Coordinated problem solving24% Promotion and hiring equity25% Budget supports bilingual mission26% English strengthening programs in place27% 11

12. S TATEMENTS WITH L OWEST A PPROVAL R ATING S TATEMENT P ERCENT S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 201120122013 Favoritism occurs72%64%93% Promotion and hiring equity48% 25% Inclusive and transparent decision making 54%48%12% Transparent budget policies45%40%20% Transparent/consistent communication 42%48%21% For the past three years these items have been among the lowest rated items (in some years, they were the only low rated items). 12

13. “O NE THING I APPRECIATE ABOUT WORKING AT G ALLAUDET IS …”

14. “O NE RECOMMENDATION TO IMPROVE G ALLAUDET IS …” 14

15. For more details: Office of Academic Quality  Institutional Research  GU Campus Climate Survey https://www.gallaudet.edu/office_of_academic_quality/instit utional_research/gu_campus_climate_survey.html https://www.gallaudet.edu/office_of_academic_quality/instit utional_research/gu_campus_climate_survey.html 1)Campus Climate 2013 Report: OIR Analysis 2)Climate Survey Cabinet Presentation – Hanover Analysis 3)Survey Form 2013 15

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17. Respect and Trust 17

18. R ESPECT & T RUST S UBSCALE * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. 18

19. Communication and Information Sharing 19

20. * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. C OMMUNICATION /I NFORMATION S HARING S UBSCALE P ERCENT R EPORTING S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 20

21. Management Style 21

22. * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. M ANAGEMENT S TYLE S UBSCALE P ERCENT R EPORTING S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 22

23. Bilingualism 23

24. * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. B ILINGUALISM S UBSCALE P ERCENT R EPORTING S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 24

25. Academic Culture 25

26. * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. A CADEMIC C ULTURE S UBSCALE P ERCENT R EPORTING S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 26

27. Freedom of Expression 27

28. * Patterned boxes indicate a statistically significant difference between groups. F REEDOM O F E XPRESSION S UBSCALE P ERCENT R EPORTING S TRONGLY A GREE OR A GREE 28