Campus Climate Assessments: Limitations of Siloing Sexual Violence and Diversity Surveys. Issue 5 (3rd September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leskinen, Emily A.; Cusano, Julia; Fenneberg, Leanna; Cascardi, Michele
• Is Part Of: Journal of evidence-based social work. Volume 19:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 557
• Page End: 573
• Publication Date: 2022-09-03
• Subjects: Campus climate -- colleges and universities -- methodology -- diversity; Human services -- Periodicals; Evidence-based social work -- Periodicals; 361.3205
• DOI: 10.1080/26408066.2022.2086444
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2640-8066

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Climate surveys are common tools for assessing and improving the experience at institutions of higher education. However, methodological limitations currently exist as assessment tools tend to be siloed with climate surveys assessing sexual misconduct on campus generally failing to assess issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and vice versa. As a result of this siloing, institutions of higher education possess a limited ability to notice and address patterns of injustice and inequity that cut across campus climate domains. This review summarizes the limitations of siloing sexual misconduct and diversity and inclusion climate assessments and provides a theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of utilizing a comprehensive approach to assessing campus climate. From this framework we derive theoretical and practical recommendations for researchers and practitioners to advance scholarship and guide institutional research, planning, and practice.