Walden University Campus-Wide Climate Survey
Problem
Walden University needed to understand perceptions and experiences of belonging across its widely dispersed campus community.
Walden University requested an assessment of belonging across all members of their campus community. Walden wanted to understand any issues their students, faculty, and staff might be experiencing.
Solution
Walden University partnered with NORC to develop and conduct a campus-wide climate survey.
Walden University and NORC at the University of Chicago designed and implemented a campus-wide climate survey, which invited all enrolled students over 18 years of age, all faculty, all staff, and a random sample of 5,000 Walden University alumni to participate.
To better understand their campus membership’s perceptions, the climate survey consisted of a variety of questions to capture:
- Feelings of belonging
- Feelings of welcomeness
- Avoidance of disclosure
- Perceptions of respect
Result
The survey elicited insights that can be used to promote a better sense of belonging across a largely online campus community.
The campus-wide climate survey provided a wealth of information on the perceptions and experiences of belonging, welcomeness, and respect among the Walden University community, including areas of strength and challenge. Walden University leadership is using this information to create a more supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff.
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Karen Grigorian
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Erin Knepler
Senior Research DirectorProject Director
