Theme researched: Institutional Culture
(Chapter V)

University Strategic Planning Guidelines, catalog, Public Affairs publications, HEERA policy, diversity materials

Purpose/goal:
Assess change in culture, status of campus climate

Topics: integrity, leadership, diversity, culture of evidence, (four others)

Data collection
(methods and sources)

Interviews; Campus Climate Survey; focus groups; policy in catalog; Student Affairs surveys and programs; ODCP; FCPD; CFA; Staff groups; ASI; Senate

Data
(types)

Statements, documents, letters, responses (quantitative and qualitative), consultants

Analysis
(indicators)

• Diversity and organizational history show changes of path
• Policy coverage and clarity (e.g., sexual harassment, disability, zero tolerance)
• Employment trends and characteristics of employees
• Program growth and achievement (e.g., Health, Security, Culture Centers, etc.

Results
(where we are)

• Good baseline data on student experiences at university
• Better understanding of diversity; better coordinated approach to administering diversity programs
• Climate dips related to rates of change, high reported work loads, mis-communications, external authority, pay disputes
• Becoming a validating university

Conclusion
(general interpretation: where we want to go)

Organizational focus needed: Community-building, validation

Use
(basic action plans - how to get there)

• Prioritization of human factor
• Beef up staff development, training
• Continue strengthening student success/support programs
• Reinforce and add to "spirit" activities (Athletics, Bronco, Founders, etc.)
• Emphasize inter-cultural activities