ABOUT
This project produced an updated guide for conducting campus climate surveys among HBCUs. The original guide was completed in 2019 as part of a larger project that originally included the intention to administer the survey at two HBCU institutions but was paused. Since that time, there have been additional contributions to the science of conducting campus climate surveys that are reflected in the manual. The project included a comprehensive literature review of work produced since 2019 as well as consultation with those with expertise in HBCU climate studies.
The specific areas that were addressed in updating the manual included: 1) best practices related to the science/methodology of conducting campus climate surveys; 2) the impact of COVID on conducting survey; 3) possibilities for adopting more intersectional approaches to campus climate that include other aspects of diversity and inclusion; and 4) information related to customizing campus climate surveys for HBCUs, HSIs, and community colleges. The project produced a manual outlining these updates and providing recommendations for implementation and next steps.