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Hawai‘i Pacific University is privileged to have one of the most diverse campuses in the country, and we are dedicated to cultivating a campus community that fosters an equitable and inclusive living, learning, and working environment. To this end, we seek to gain a better understanding of the community’s perspectives and experiences related to diversity, equity, and inclusion on our campus. As a result, earlier this year, we launched our first of what will be an annual Campus Climate Survey on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, using a validated survey instrument developed by the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium [HEDS]. This survey explores the perspectives and experiences of students, faculty, staff, and administrators at ±´²©ÌåÓý related to these topics. The data collected in this study will be used in many ways, including to establish a baseline for understanding the present climate at ±´²©ÌåÓý, to help inform current and future planning about supporting a diverse, inclusive, and vibrant campus community, and to serve as a benchmark against which to measure change over time.
The 2022 survey solicited the views of our entire campus community of 3,977 students, faculty, staff, and administrators. 860 individuals responded (22% participation rate).
Here are some of the preliminary findings. The majority (80%) of students, faculty, and staff surveyed expressed overall satisfaction with the campus climate, and most (76%) also expressed satisfaction with the campus experience/environment regarding diversity at ±´²©ÌåÓý. Nearly all of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed that diversity at ±´²©ÌåÓý improves experiences and interactions within the classroom, the workplace, and the overall community, with only 2% disagreeing. Most also agreed that senior leadership demonstrates a commitment to diversity and equity on campus.
The preliminary data and findings are posted here. A more complete report will be posted when the university receives it from our contact at HEDS later this summer.
