Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) survey aims to measure the community’s overall view on inclusivity, DEI efforts on campus and gauge knowledge of resources for discrimination and harassment. The survey also provides insights for future DEI programming, workshops, and events to enhance inclusion efforts on campus.

We define diversity as differences among people in their race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, family income levels, national or regional origin, religion, age, disability status or political perspectives. We define inclusion as the extent to which all people feel welcomed, respected and valued. We describe a sense of community as the feeling of being part of an inclusive community based on mutual respect and appreciation.

The surveys, which were administered in May 2021, were sent to all members of the Seton Hall community, including students, faculty and employees. These survey results are compared to results from 2018 when the survey was last administered.

Executive Summary

The 2021 DEI survey results show marked improvement in views of inclusivity at Seton Hall. Overall, campus community members feel that Seton Hall is a welcoming and inclusive community based on mutual respect and involvement. Seton Hall also emphasizes creating a sense of community among students, faculty and employees. Community members also believe that Seton Hall takes discrimination and harassment allegations seriously.

Community members report they are aware of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the University. Members believe the training and programming offered by Seton Hall help students develop the skills necessary to confront discrimination and harassment. Students are also developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.

Below are the survey results for students, faculty and employees. The percentages in the parentheses compare any differences to the 2018 DEI survey results. The statements denoted with an asterisk (*) are new questions.

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee continues to meet regularly and will continue to analyze the survey results. Plans for additional review are underway, including subgroup analysis. Qualitative responses are also being reviewed. Please contact the DEI Committee at dei@shu.edu with any questions

Students

A total of 755 students responded to the survey, representing an 8% response rate.

94% agree that professors and employees (+9%) at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
87% are aware of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the University.*
86% (+15%) agree that Seton Hall takes allegations of discrimination and/or harassment seriously.
85% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.*
82% (+9%) believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment.
76% (+5%) believe that Seton Hall emphasizes fostering an inclusive community based on mutual respect and involvement.
75% (+17%) agree the training and programming offered by Seton Hall help students develop the skills necessary to confront discrimination and harassment.
73% (+5%) believe Seton Hall emphasizes creating a sense of community among students, faculty, and employees

The majority of students who took the survey self-identified as female (62%), White or Caucasian (58%), straight or heterosexual (79%), Catholic, Protestant or “Other” Christian (62%) or having a liberal political perspective (39%). Nine percent of respondents self-identified with having an existing or temporary physical or mental impairment. Except for gender, the measured demographic characteristics of the respondents seem to align with the current student body.

Faculty

A total of 254 faculty members responded to the survey, representing a 26% response rate.

96% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.*
96% are aware of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the University.*
89% agree that faculty at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
82% agree that the staff and administration at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
86% (+11%) agree that Seton Hall takes allegations of discrimination and/or harassment seriously.
74% (+8%) believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment.
74% (+18%) agree the training and programming offered by Seton Hall help students develop the skills necessary to confront discrimination and harassment.
62% (+2%) believe that Seton Hall emphasizes fostering an inclusive community based on mutual respect and involvement.
57% (+2%) believe Seton Hall emphasizes creating a sense of community among students, faculty, and employees.

The majority of faculty who took the survey self-identified as male (52%), White or Caucasian (70%), straight or heterosexual (77%), Catholic, Protestant or "Other" Christian (55%) or having a liberal political perspective (31%). Six percent of respondents self-identified with having an existing or temporary physical or mental impairment.

Employees

A total of 301 employees responded to the survey, representing a 36% response rate.

90% agree that faculty at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
95% agree that the staff and administration at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
95% are aware of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the University.*
97% (+11%) agree that Seton Hall takes allegations of discrimination and/or harassment seriously.
86% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.*
85% (+6%) believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment.
77% (+8%) believe that Seton Hall emphasizes fostering an inclusive community based on mutual respect and involvement.
70% (+6%) believe Seton Hall emphasizes creating a sense of community among students, faculty, and employees.
92% (+19%) agree the training and programming offered by Seton Hall help students develop the skills necessary to confront discrimination and harassment.

The majority of employees who took the survey self-identified as male (56%), White or Caucasian (61%), straight or heterosexual (85%), Catholic, Protestant, or "Other" Christian (72%), or having a liberal political perspective (37%). Four percent of respondents self-identified with having an existing or temporary physical or mental impairment.