16 NRMN Institutional context Module

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NRMN Institutional Context Module

Note: This module will be part of the annual follow-up survey for selected respondents, so the general
information about survey purpose and information protection are described as part of the main survey.

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Institutional Context Module (administered every 2 years)

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response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and
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1. Below are some statements about your college or university. Indicate the extent to which you agree or
disagree with each of the following.

Institutional Context
Strongly
Disagree

Somewhat
Disagree

Neither
Agree nor
Disagree

Somewhat
Agree

Strongly
Agree

a. Racial and ethnic diversity is
reflected in the curriculum

1

2

3

4

5

b. This institution has effective
hiring practices and policies that
increase faculty diversity

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2

3

4

5

c. There is a lot of campus racial
conflict here

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2

3

4

5

d. This institution takes
responsibility for educating
underprepared students

1

2

3

4

5

e. Faculty are not prepared to
deal with conflict over
diversity issues in the
classroom

1

2

3

4

5

f. This institution recognizes
diversity efforts in research

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2

3

4

5

g. This institution recognizes
diversity efforts in teaching

1

2

3

4

5

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h. This institution recognizes
diversity efforts in service

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2

3

4

5

i. My research is valued by
faculty in my department

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2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5

l. The criteria for advancement and
promotion decisions are clear

1

2

3

4

5

m. There is adequate support for
faculty development

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2

3

4

5

j. My teaching is valued by
faculty in my department
k. My service is valued by
faculty in my department

2. Indicate how important you believe each priority listed below is at your college or university:

College or University - Priority
Low Priority

Medium Priority

High Priority

Highest Priority

a. Recruit more minority
students

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2

3

4

b. Promote gender diversity in the
faculty and administration

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

e. Pursue extramural funding

1

2

3

4

f. Strengthen links with the for
profit, corporate sector

1

2

3

4

g. Develop an appreciation for
multiculturalism

1

2

3

4

c. Promote racial and ethnic
diversity in the faculty and
administration
d. Provide resources for faculty to
engage in community-based
teaching or research

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3. Indicate how well each of the following describes your college or university: (Mark one for each item)

College or University - Description
Not Descriptive

Somewhat Descriptive

Very Descriptive

a. The faculty are typically at
odds with campus
administration

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2

3

b. Faculty here respect each other

1

2

3

1

2

3

1

2

3

e. There is respect for the
expression of diverse values and
beliefs

1

2

3

f. Administrators consider faculty
concerns when making policy

1

2

3

c. Faculty are rewarded for being
good teachers
d. Faculty are rewarded for
mentoring students

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