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Spring 2021 Viewfinder Administrator Survey
What is campus climate?
“The current attitudes, behaviors and standards of faculty, staff, administrators and students concerning the level of respect for individual needs, abilities and potential.” (Susan Rankin, 2008)
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Perception of Campus Climate
Administrators share their perceptions of the campus climate:
believe our campus is diverse
are encouraged to weave diversity/cultural competence into work
would recommend CSUSM to others considering working here
believe our campus is inclusive
Campus Communications
believe public announcements regarding internal communications and practices are honest
and truthful.
believe CSUSM communicates effectively with staff, faculty, administrators about changes
to campus operations.
Disparities on Campus
71% of Administrators
believe there are pay disparities
Job Satisfaction
75% of Administrators
love their job
Work Experiences
Administrators were asked to respond to statements about their work experiences at CSUSM.
- 75% agree their performance evaluations are fair & impartial.
- 69% Agree they utilize their full range of skills in their current position.
- 63% Agree there is a great sense of belonging.
Political Views
Respondents report whether they can openly express their political views on campus.
- 34% Strongly Agree/Agree
- 29% Neutral
- 37% Disagree/Strongly Disagree
Senior Leadership & Diversity Efforts
Believe senior leadership establishes the campus vision for diversity
Believe senior leadership shows a visible commitment to campus diversity
Believe senior leadership creates a culture of accountability
Administrator Voices
Themes From Open Ended Survey Questions
Felt Excluded/Not Welcome Due to Gender
"Not all colleagues treat female colleagues with the level of respect and professionalism they should."
Experienced Microaggressions
"[have heard]...racially insensitive comments, actions, and behaviors by senior leadership and faculty."
Unreasonable Workload / Burned Outs
"General exhaustion from the demands of the position."
Improve Climate for Varying Thoughts, Beliefs & Opinions
"I feel at times we, as an institution, need to find a balance and provide equal time and opportunities for the various held beliefs. I don't think that is the case."
The Survey Administration
This infographic summarizes quantitative and qualitative responses. Strongly Agree/Agree
responses are combined.
Please contact institutional Planning & Analysis at survey@csusm.edu with questions.