University of Missouri asks students, faculty and staff to take campus climate survey
The University of Missouri is asking students, faculty and staff to complete a survey on the current campus climate.
The survey opened Tuesday and is scheduled to close on November 4th.
On the MU website that links to the survey it says “We seek to create an environment characterized by openness, fairness and equal access for all students, faculty and staff.”
It also says the survey is designed to provide information about both positive and challenging aspects of the campus climate.
It says the survey is an opportunity for students and others to describe personal experiences and observations and to offer suggestions for change that might enhance campus.
The website says participation in the research project is voluntary, but it is offering incentives.
Once someone has completed the survey, the website says they will have the chance to enter a weekly drawing to win prizes, including a year of free parking.
MU says all answers will remain confidential.
Our ABC 17 News crews were able to take and submit the survey without it asking for any sort of verification of enrollment or employment at MU.
Among the questions on the survey was one asking those taking it to rank the campus climate on certain dimensions by using a one to five scale, with one being “completely free of racism” and five being “constantly encounter racism.”
Others ask those taking it if they have encountered or seen any exclusionary, intimidating, offensive and/or hostile conduct that has interfered with the ability to work, learn or live at MU.
