Campus Climate

Goal

Create and sustain an organizational environment that celebrates diversity and employs inclusive practices throughout daily operations

University KPIs

Academic Affairs

• Student Success

Student Experience

• Student Engagement with Academic Support Resources
• Student Engagement with Health & Wellness Resources

Suggested KPI to add: Faculty and Staff Retention Rates

Objective

Create a climate that is supportive and respectful while valuing myriad perspectives and experiences and aligned with the university’s mission, vision and values

Strategies 2025

1. Create a community where uncomfortable, meaningful dialogue is valued and practiced
2. Educate the community on non-discriminatory practices and productive conflict-resolution
3. Effectively address concerns and complaints, addressing bullying in the workplace
4. Distinguish W&M Athletics in ways that are equitable, more financially sustainable, and that enhance the sense of belonging for all by uniting the campus during games and events
5. Offer educational and celebratory events for students, faculty and staff, and the community that recognize, and honor diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds
   • New student orientation: introduce W&M’s values and responsibilities
   • Hearth celebrations

Milestones 2023-2025

1. Perceptions of climate for diversity and inclusion as measured by internal and external surveys (benchmarked nationally):
       ☐   Repeat internal climate surveys 2025-26
       ☐   Hillel International campus climate initiative – Fall 2025
       ✔   Student Affairs national organization awards
       ✔   Insight into Diversity award year 6
       ✔   FIRE Green rating (top rating for free speech)
2. Awareness and understanding of campus resources related to harassment, discrimination and identity-based violence as measured by climate surveys and evaluations
3. The Ombuds team, University Counsel, Student Affairs, UHR, PPC, and the provost are steadily working through improved policies for workplace complaints
4. Results of program evaluations designed to facilitate intergroup dialogue and trust: high praise from all constituencies for W&M Better Arguments via new student orientation, student leadership training, and employee professional development