{"id":12448,"date":"2026-10-21T13:58:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:58:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/?page_id=12448"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:58:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:58:34","slug":"nsse-inclusiveness-st-olaf","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/nsse-inclusiveness-st-olaf\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NSSE Shorts: Inclusiveness and Cultural Diversity – St. Olaf"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? (380 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from various backgrounds<\/td>378<\/td>3.16<\/td>0.81<\/td>39%<\/td>42%<\/td>16%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Recognizing your own cultural norms and biases<\/td>375<\/td>3.20<\/td>0.82<\/td>42%<\/td>39%<\/td>16%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Sharing your own perspectives and experiences<\/td>379<\/td>3.30<\/td>0.74<\/td>45%<\/td>42%<\/td>11%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Exploring your own background through projects, assignments, or programs<\/td>379<\/td>2.99<\/td>0.87<\/td>32%<\/td>41%<\/td>22%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Learning about other cultures<\/td>379<\/td>3.23<\/td>0.80<\/td>44%<\/td>39%<\/td>15%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Discussing issues of equity or privilege<\/td>377<\/td>3.24<\/td>0.80<\/td>44%<\/td>39%<\/td>14%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Respecting the expression of diverse ideas<\/td>380<\/td>3.42<\/td>0.72<\/td>53%<\/td>37%<\/td>8%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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During the current school year, how much does your institution emphasize the following? (379 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Demonstrating a commitment to diversity<\/td>377<\/td>3.23<\/td>0.78<\/td>42%<\/td>40%<\/td>15%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in a multicultural world<\/td>376<\/td>3.12<\/td>0.78<\/td>35%<\/td>43%<\/td>20%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Creating an overall sense of community among students<\/td>378<\/td>3.24<\/td>0.77<\/td>42%<\/td>41%<\/td>15%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Appreciating the expression of a variety of opinions and values<\/td>377<\/td>3.22<\/td>0.79<\/td>42%<\/td>40%<\/td>16%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Ensuring that you are not stigmatized because of your identities (racial\/ethnic, gender, religious, sexual orientation, etc.)<\/td>377<\/td>3.24<\/td>0.79<\/td>43%<\/td>40%<\/td>15%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Providing information about anti-discrimination and harassment policies<\/td>376<\/td>3.18<\/td>0.85<\/td>43%<\/td>36%<\/td>17%<\/td>4%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Taking allegations of discrimination or harassment seriously<\/td>375<\/td>3.18<\/td>0.81<\/td>40%<\/td>40%<\/td>17%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. Helping students develop the skills to confront discrimination and harassment<\/td>379<\/td>2.87<\/td>0.90<\/td>29%<\/td>35%<\/td>30%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i. Appreciating your unique background and experiences<\/td>378<\/td>3.20<\/td>0.78<\/td>40%<\/td>43%<\/td>15%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
j. Connecting to groups of people at your institution with interests like yours<\/td>377<\/td>3.04<\/td>0.88<\/td>35%<\/td>40%<\/td>19%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k. Connecting to groups of people beyond your institution with interests like yours<\/td>379<\/td>2.49<\/td>1.08<\/td>23%<\/td>27%<\/td>28%<\/td>23%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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How much does your institution provide a supportive environment for the following forms of diversity? (367 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very much (4)<\/th>Quite a bit (3)<\/th>Some (2)<\/th>Very little (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Racial\/ethnic identities<\/td>366<\/td>3.22<\/td>0.78<\/td>42%<\/td>41%<\/td>16%<\/td>2%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Gender identities<\/td>363<\/td>3.39<\/td>0.74<\/td>53%<\/td>35%<\/td>11%<\/td>1%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Economic backgrounds<\/td>361<\/td>2.90<\/td>0.94<\/td>32%<\/td>34%<\/td>26%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Political affiliations<\/td>362<\/td>2.53<\/td>0.93<\/td>19%<\/td>29%<\/td>40%<\/td>13%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Religious affiliations<\/td>364<\/td>3.12<\/td>0.80<\/td>35%<\/td>45%<\/td>17%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Sexual orientations<\/td>363<\/td>3.37<\/td>0.78<\/td>53%<\/td>34%<\/td>10%<\/td>3%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Disability status<\/td>361<\/td>3.04<\/td>0.90<\/td>37%<\/td>35%<\/td>22%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. Citizenship or immigration status<\/td>366<\/td>3.12<\/td>0.88<\/td>40%<\/td>36%<\/td>19%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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During the current school year, about how often have you done the following? (367 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Question Item<\/th>Count<\/th>Mean<\/th>StDev<\/th>Very often (4)<\/th>Often (3)<\/th>Sometimes (2)<\/th>Never (1)<\/th>Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Attended events, activities, or presentations that reflect an appreciation for diverse groups of people<\/td>366<\/td>2.67<\/td>0.89<\/td>22%<\/td>31%<\/td>40%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Participated in the activities of centers related to specific groups (racial-ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, LGBT, etc.)<\/td>364<\/td>2.29<\/td>1.00<\/td>16%<\/td>21%<\/td>39%<\/td>24%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Participated in a diversity-related club or organization<\/td>363<\/td>2.13<\/td>1.04<\/td>15%<\/td>17%<\/td>34%<\/td>34%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Participated in a demonstration for a diversity-related cause (rally, protest, etc.)<\/td>364<\/td>2.04<\/td>1.05<\/td>14%<\/td>16%<\/td>31%<\/td>40%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Reflected on your cultural identities<\/td>365<\/td>2.83<\/td>0.94<\/td>30%<\/td>30%<\/td>33%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Have you experienced or witnessed an incident of discrimination, bias, or harassment at your institution? (367 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Response<\/th>Count<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
No<\/td>242<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, but it did not interfere with my education<\/td>97<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, and it interfered with my education<\/td>28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Do you know how to find support related to an incident of discrimination, bias, or harassment at your institution? (365 total respondents)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Response<\/th>Count<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
No<\/td>48<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, but I would not be comfortable doing so<\/td>55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, and I would be comfortable doing so<\/td>262<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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