{"id":12449,"date":"2026-10-21T13:58:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/?page_id=12449"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:58:36","slug":"nsse-inclusiveness-other-institutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/iea\/nsse-inclusiveness-other-institutions\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 NSSE Shorts: Inclusiveness and Cultural Diversity – Other Institutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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During the current school year, how much has your coursework emphasized the following? (7,185 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>7,164<\/td>2.85<\/td>0.89<\/td>27%<\/td>39%<\/td>27%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Recognizing your own cultural norms and biases<\/td>7,155<\/td>2.82<\/td>0.92<\/td>26%<\/td>38%<\/td>27%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Sharing your own perspectives and experiences<\/td>7,164<\/td>3.00<\/td>0.84<\/td>31%<\/td>42%<\/td>22%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Exploring your own background through projects, assignments, or programs<\/td>7,154<\/td>2.68<\/td>0.98<\/td>23%<\/td>34%<\/td>29%<\/td>13%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Learning about other cultures<\/td>7,165<\/td>2.77<\/td>0.93<\/td>25%<\/td>36%<\/td>30%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Discussing issues of equity or privilege<\/td>7,156<\/td>2.77<\/td>0.95<\/td>26%<\/td>36%<\/td>28%<\/td>11%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Respecting the expression of diverse ideas<\/td>7,163<\/td>3.00<\/td>0.86<\/td>32%<\/td>41%<\/td>22%<\/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, how much does your institution emphasize the following? (7,172 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
\nmuch (4)<\/th>		Quite a
\nbit (3)<\/th>		Some (2)<\/th>Very
\nlittle (1)<\/th>		Total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
a. Demonstrating a commitment to diversity<\/td>7,155<\/td>2.97<\/td>0.85<\/td>30%<\/td>41%<\/td>24%<\/td>5%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Providing students with the knowledge and skills needed for success in a multicultural world<\/td>7,131<\/td>2.89<\/td>0.86<\/td>26%<\/td>42%<\/td>26%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Creating an overall sense of community among students<\/td>7,149<\/td>2.99<\/td>0.87<\/td>31%<\/td>42%<\/td>21%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Appreciating the expression of a variety of opinions and values<\/td>7,134<\/td>2.97<\/td>0.83<\/td>29%<\/td>44%<\/td>23%<\/td>4%<\/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>7,125<\/td>2.96<\/td>0.88<\/td>31%<\/td>41%<\/td>22%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Providing information about anti-discrimination and harassment policies<\/td>7,130<\/td>2.92<\/td>0.89<\/td>29%<\/td>40%<\/td>24%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Taking allegations of discrimination or harassment seriously<\/td>7,111<\/td>2.90<\/td>0.92<\/td>29%<\/td>39%<\/td>24%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. Helping students develop the skills to confront discrimination and harassment<\/td>7,122<\/td>2.72<\/td>0.94<\/td>24%<\/td>35%<\/td>31%<\/td>10%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
i. Appreciating your unique background and experiences<\/td>7,126<\/td>2.91<\/td>0.87<\/td>28%<\/td>41%<\/td>26%<\/td>6%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
j. Connecting to groups of people at your institution with interests like yours<\/td>7,129<\/td>2.87<\/td>0.90<\/td>27%<\/td>40%<\/td>25%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
k. Connecting to groups of people beyond your institution with interests like yours<\/td>7,122<\/td>2.54<\/td>1.02<\/td>21%<\/td>31%<\/td>29%<\/td>19%<\/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? (7,108 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>7,081<\/td>2.99<\/td>0.85<\/td>31%<\/td>41%<\/td>23%<\/td>4%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
b. Gender identities<\/td>7,083<\/td>2.93<\/td>0.93<\/td>32%<\/td>37%<\/td>23%<\/td>8%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Economic backgrounds<\/td>7,073<\/td>2.68<\/td>0.96<\/td>23%<\/td>34%<\/td>31%<\/td>12%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Political affiliations<\/td>7,067<\/td>2.54<\/td>0.95<\/td>19%<\/td>31%<\/td>37%<\/td>14%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Religious affiliations<\/td>7,078<\/td>2.90<\/td>0.91<\/td>30%<\/td>38%<\/td>25%<\/td>7%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
f. Sexual orientations<\/td>7,068<\/td>2.88<\/td>0.95<\/td>31%<\/td>35%<\/td>25%<\/td>9%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
g. Disability status<\/td>7,066<\/td>2.78<\/td>0.95<\/td>27%<\/td>34%<\/td>29%<\/td>10%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
h. Citizenship or immigration status<\/td>7,062<\/td>2.76<\/td>0.95<\/td>26%<\/td>34%<\/td>30%<\/td>10%<\/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? (7,102 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>7,079<\/td>2.35<\/td>0.95<\/td>14%<\/td>26%<\/td>41%<\/td>19%<\/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>7,070<\/td>2.04<\/td>1.00<\/td>11%<\/td>18%<\/td>34%<\/td>37%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
c. Participated in a diversity-related club or organization<\/td>7,065<\/td>1.90<\/td>1.01<\/td>11%<\/td>15%<\/td>28%<\/td>46%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
d. Participated in a demonstration for a diversity-related cause (rally, protest, etc.)<\/td>7,067<\/td>1.63<\/td>0.93<\/td>7%<\/td>11%<\/td>20%<\/td>62%<\/td>100%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
e. Reflected on your cultural identities<\/td>7,052<\/td>2.34<\/td>1.01<\/td>17%<\/td>24%<\/td>36%<\/td>24%<\/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? (7,069 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>5,075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, but it did not interfere with my education<\/td>1,549<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, and it interfered with my education<\/td>445<\/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? (7,071 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>1,638<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, but I would not be comfortable doing so<\/td>1,167<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yes, and I would be comfortable doing so<\/td>4,266<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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