Campus climate refers to the current attitudes and behaviors, as well as standards and practices, of employees and students of an institution of higher education. We focus particularly on those attitudes, behaviors, standards and practices that impact the access for, inclusion of, and level of respect for individual and group needs, ability and potential—and not just of those groups who have been historically marginalized, excluded or underserved by colleges and universities.
- Rankin & Reason, 2008
President’s Task Force on Campus Climate
In September 2017, President Leslie E. Wong appointed a Task Force on Campus Climate to examine the challenges and opportunities related to campus climate at SF State. The Task Force was comprised of students, staff, faculty and community representatives. After meeting four times during the Fall 2017 semester, the Task Force presented its recommendations to the President. The President also provided his response to the Task Force. Both documents are available below:
- Recommendations of the President’s Task Force on Campus Climate (February 4, 2018)
- President’s Response to the Task Force on Campus Climate (March 15, 2018)
Campus Climate Assessment Project
The Campus Climate Assessment Project kicked off Monday, February 5, 2018, with Susan Rankin & Associates Consulting as our project facilitator. This will begin an 18-month long, comprehensive self-study using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The Project will help serve as a needs assessment effort to guide priority setting for the new Division of Equity & Community Inclusion (DECI). The final report from the consultants will include not only the complete data and their analyses but also a measurable, actionable plan for moving forward—developed collaboratively with the campus community.
For information about the Campus Climate Assessment Project and ongoing updates on our 18-month process, please bookmark and visit our Project page frequently.