Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Assessment

Your participation is voluntary, highly encouraged and valued. Please be as honest as possible with your answers.

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* 1. How much do you agree with the following statement: "IPS has equipped me with the tools needed to work with communities that consist of identity groups I don't belong to (e.g., race, gender, sexual identity, etc.)."

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* 2. How much do you agree with the following statement: "IPS has equipped me with the tools needed to work with external partners that consist of identity groups I don't belong to (e.g., race, gender, sexual identity, etc.)."

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* 3. IPS offers a variety of training opportunities to all staff. Which of the following IDEA opportunities have you taken advantage of? Please select all that apply.

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* 4. How much do you agree with the following statement: "I feel confident leading a discussion on the below topics in the office."

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/NA
Gender
Sexual Identity
Race
Ability
Class
Citizenship
Power
Oppression

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* 5. How much do you agree with the following statement: "I feel confident leading a discussion on the below topics with external partners/stakeholders."

  Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree DK/NA
Gender
Sexual Identity
Race
Ability
Class
Citizenship
Power
Oppression

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* 6. Has equity been integrated into the work that you do? If yes, how? 

For the following questions, please respond with the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement.

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* 7. IPS leadership has communicated a clear vision for IDEA that is connected to the work staff are doing.

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* 8. IPS has created a clear framework and shared language to advance IDEA.

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* 9. There is clarity among IPS employees about how to carry out IDEA within their work internally and externally.

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* 10. IPS prioritizes IDEA as a component of employee performance reflections.

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* 11. IPS policies, processes and procedures promote diversity among board, staff, and vendors. 

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* 12. IPS examines established policies and procedures for potential bias.

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* 13. IPS provides a supportive foundation and culture for engaging in IDEA work.

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* 14. Human resource policies and practices are enforced in an equitable manner.

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* 15. IPS staff have a sense of personal connection with IPS’ IDEA vision and values.

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* 16. IPS provides resources and opportunities for professional growth related to IDEA.

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* 17. IPS staff reflect the communities they serve.

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* 18. IPS tracks, benchmarks, and analyzes IDEA data.

Equity in a workplace means everyone receives fair treatment. There is a transparency to cause and effect, and everyone knows what to expect in terms of consequences and rewards. When equity exists, people have equal access to opportunities. It sets up an advantageous environment for both the employees and the employer.

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* 19. Does IPS provide an equitable work environment?

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* 20. What could IPS do to provide a more equitable work environment?

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* 21. From 1-10, 10 being the highest, how high of a priority are the following initiatives for furthering DEI at the organization?

  1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 N/A
Staff learning/development plan
Coaching program for new staff
Revamping job descriptions
Standardizing interview process
Implementing non-standard interview process
Including more DEI training during onboarding process
More supervision and management training aimed at supervisors
Establishing global DEI training program
Involving the Board of Directors in more DEI activities
This concludes the survey. Thank you for your feedback.

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