Analyzing Departmental Diversity Climate Impact on Faculty Outcomes
Explore the importance of departmental climate in relation to gender diversity within faculty. The study conducted surveys and focus groups to understand the impact, with a strong emphasis on confidentiality for minority groups. Results and correlations shed light on the relationship between diversity climate and various outcomes for faculty members.
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Dr. Andrea Snell Dr. Joan Carletta Dr. Linda Subich Faculty Gender Diversity How important is departmental climate?
Department Diversity Climate Survey Goal is to analyze the impact of department diversity climate on outcomes for faculty members Before the survey began, focus groups were conducted Concerns were raised about confidentiality, particularly for women and racial minorities who could be easily identified if asked to provide both department name and demographics Solution Trust building via clear, detailed confidentiality information Direct involvement with the Dean s office to build credibility Outcomes Complete surveys from 95 faculty members (32% response rate) 21 departments represented Of those who completed the survey, 93% provided optional demographics
Diversity Climate Ratings by Department Dept. N M SD Dept. N M SD 1 2 4.36 .909 12 3 3.86 .795 2 6 3.76 .924 13 2 4.71 .000 3 2 4.07 .909 14 4 3.71 .880 4 11 4.42 .598 15 8 4.08 .777 5 1 4.71 .000 16 2 4.21 .505 6 10 3.28 .728 17 2 4.64 .505 7 4 3.57 .764 18 7 3.42 .968 8 3 4.09 .786 29 6 4.64 .358 9 6 3.88 .800 20 2 5.00 .000 10 4 3.28 1.20 21 4 4.67 .297 11 6 3.80 1.18 Total 95 3.95 .853 Note: All responses ranged from 1 to 5.
Diversity Climate Correlations 1 2 3 4 1. Diversity Climate 2. Internal Academic Resources .304** 3. Internal Relational Supports .414** .546** 4. Academic Job Satisfaction .388** .707** .814** 5. Organizational Commitment .202 .457** .655** .621** ** p < .001
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