Climate survey on diversity and equity open through March 28

°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ has partnered with the to administer a diversity and equity campus climate survey to the entire °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ community. This survey asks students, faculty, staff and administrators about their perceptions and experiences related to diversity, inclusion, discrimination and harassment at °®ÎÛ´«Ã½. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and responses are .

A survey invitation email was sent on Tuesday, Feb. 14 and a reminder email was sent Tuesday, Feb. 28. Each participant has been sent an individualized link that cannot be shared with others. Search your email for "uaf@hedsconsortium.org" to find your link. The survey will close Tuesday, March 28 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Results from the climate survey will be used by °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s Department of Equity and Compliance, as well as the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence (°®ÎÛ´«Ã½ SP-IE) project teams to inform programs, support, policies and practices as we all work toward growing a university culture that embraces respect, inclusion, diversity and caring. Summarized results will be shared broadly with the °®ÎÛ´«Ã½ community.

More information about the survey instrument . The survey has received an exemption from °®ÎÛ´«Ã½'s Institutional Review Board.

If you have questions about this survey or are experiencing difficulties accessing it, please email Casey McMillan, the diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility professional for °®ÎÛ´«Ã½â€™s Department of Equity and Compliance, at uaf-climatesurvey@alaska.edu.