Reimagining the Former Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Expansion of Student Support Survey

These sessions aim to help the Reimagine task force better serve the campus community, ensuring everyone has the support needed to succeed and thrive at Northwest. Your insights are crucial for enhancing programs, services, and support systems, with a special focus on the needs of underrepresented populations. We invite you to share your perspective on the current strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.

We will not capture any demographic information for anonymity, so please be as honest as possible.

1.How can the university better support and collaborate with identity-based organizations (i.e., those representing underrepresented populations) to strengthen their presence and impact?

2.How can we effectively advocate for and expand cultural support services on campus?

3.What specific resources or partnerships would help these organizations thrive?

4.Workshops and programs that promote cultural awareness aim to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to engage respectfully and effectively with people from different backgrounds. How should these trainings or programs be designed and delivered to be most impactful?

5.What formats or approaches would make these programs more engaging and meaningful?

6.Are there specific topics or areas you feel should be prioritized?

7.How can the university provide programs and services that address food and housing insecurities and ensure access to basic necessities?

8.What specific resources or support systems would be most helpful?

9.Are there any current challenges or barriers that students/faculty/staff face that need to be addressed? (if you are able, you can speak to issues within the underrepresented populations)

10.What types of services or programs do you feel are currently missing or need more attention?

11.Is there anything you would like to suggest or recommend to the Workforce Task Force?