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How can I get involved?
- When we launch the survey in September, please fill out the survey and encourage your community to do the same!
- Spread the word and help us ensure that our community is involved in this entire process.
- Ensuring inclusive and equitable campus experiences for all staff members of the Kent State community requires us to deeply listen and understand these often disparate experiences. You can help us gather voices!
Who’s on the committee?
The full Working Group list can be found here: https://www.kent.edu/voices/2024-climate-survey-working-group
Why was an outside consultant used for this project?
- In reviewing efforts by other universities to conduct comprehensive culture climate studies, several best practices were identified. One was the need for external expertise in survey administration. The administration of a survey relating to a very sensitive subject like culture climate is likely to yield higher response rates and provide more credible findings if led by an independent, outside agency. Members of a college community may feel particularly inhibited to respond honestly to a survey administered by their own institution for fear of retaliation.
Why did the committee select Rankin Climate as their outside consultant?
- After a review of potential vendors, the Climate Survey Working Group selected Rankin Climate, LLC.
- Rankin Climate, LLC has been working with college campuses for over 20 years and has conducted similar assessments on more than 300 college campuses nationwide.
- Their process is highly confidential and transparent. No protected data is used in the project.
Where can I learn more?
- The website is the best place to learn more. You can find peer-reviewed research on campus climate, ways to get involved and more at www.kent.edu/voices.
- We will also be sending updates and invitations to get involved via email.