Page 4 - Campus Climate Report 2023 — Rochester

4 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA ROCHESTER CAMPUS CLIMATE SURVEY
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
To assess current campus climate, the University of Minnesota conducted a
systemwide, climate survey focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) during
the spring 2023 semester. This survey was designed to help university leaders
and campus communities develop baseline understanding of diversity, equity, and
inclusion by gathering information about faculty, staff, and students’ perceptions,
experiences, and perspectives related to these topics. The survey aligns with
the goals outlined in MPact 2025, the U of M Systemwide Strategic Plan and the
Cambridge Hill Partners (CHP) Systemwide DEI report. The survey results will help
inform current and future decisions to support a diverse, inclusive and welcoming
community, and serve as a benchmark against which to measure change over time. As
stated in our mission, the University “strives to sustain an open exchange of ideas in
an environment … that provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, free from racism,
sexism, and other forms of prejudice and intolerance.”