ACUA Member Diversity Survey

ACUA is committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in the association so that every member, regardless of race, color of skin, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, range of abilities, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, feels valued and welcome among all levels of the organization. With this survey, the Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Committee hopes to gather baseline data to determine where ACUA stands as it relates to diversity. Please complete the survey by April 2, 2021. Thank you!

What is diversity?
According to the Global Diversity Practice, diversity is “any dimension that can be used to differentiate groups and people from one another .... It is about empowering people by respecting and appreciating what makes them different, in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and national origin.

Diversity allows for the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It means understanding one another by surpassing simple tolerance to ensure people truly value their differences. This allows us both to embrace and celebrate the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual and place positive value on diversity in the community and in the workforce.

Each individual in an organization brings with them a diverse set of perspectives, work and life experiences, as well as religious and cultural differences. The power of diversity can only be unleashed, and its benefits reaped when we recognize these differences and learn to respect and value each individual (regardless of their) background.”

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* 1. In which state are you located? Select one.‎

What is the size of your institution? (Carnegie Foundation Guide)‎

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* 2. Two-year Institution Fall Enrollment

Very small – Less than 500 students

Small - 500–1,999 students‎

Medium - 2,000–4,999 students‎

Large - 5,000–9,999 students ‎

Very large – At least 10,000 students ‎

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* 3. Four-year Institution Fall Enrollment

Very small - Fewer than 1,000 degree-seeking students ‎

Small - 1,000–2,999 degree-seeking students

Medium - 3,000–9,999 degree-seeking students ‎

Large - At least 10,000 degree-seeking students

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* 4. Public or Private School

Public

Private

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* 5. What is your perception of diversity within ACUA leadership and membership? ‎

Diverse

Not diverse

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 6. In the past 5 years, have you served as an officer/board member of ACUA?‎

Yes

Office(s) held/Year:

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* 7. In the past 5 years, have you campaigned for or been nominated for an office/board of ACUA?‎

Yes

Not aware of the positions

Interested in running but need more information of the process

If yes, list Office(s):

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* 8. In the past 5 years, have you served as a volunteer on any ACUA Committee(s)? Select all that apply.‎

Yes

Not aware of the committees

Interested in serving but need more information of the process

Ambassador Program

Audit Committee

Communications Committee

Conference Host Committee

Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Committee

Investment Committee

Marketing Task Force

Membership Committee

Nominating Committee

Partnerships Committee

Professional Education Committee

Recognition Committee

Standards & Best Practices Committee

Technology / Data Task Force

Other not listed above:

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* 9. In the past 5 years, have you volunteered for any of the following opportunities?‎

	Yes	No	Not aware of the opportunity	Interested but need more information
Speak at a conference?	Speak at a conference? Yes	Speak at a conference? No	Speak at a conference? Not aware of the opportunity	Speak at a conference? Interested but need more information
Present a webinar?	Present a webinar? Yes	Present a webinar? No	Present a webinar? Not aware of the opportunity	Present a webinar? Interested but need more information
Proctor at a conference?	Proctor at a conference? Yes	Proctor at a conference? No	Proctor at a conference? Not aware of the opportunity	Proctor at a conference? Interested but need more information

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* 10. In the past 5 years, have you received or been recognized for any of the following?‎‎

	Yes	No	Not aware of the award
Member Excellence in Service Award?‎	Member Excellence in Service Award?‎ Yes	Member Excellence in Service Award?‎ No	Member Excellence in Service Award?‎ Not aware of the award
Outstanding Professional Contributions Award?‎	Outstanding Professional Contributions Award?‎ Yes	Outstanding Professional Contributions Award?‎ No	Outstanding Professional Contributions Award?‎ Not aware of the award
Rising Star Award?‎	Rising Star Award?‎ Yes	Rising Star Award?‎ No	Rising Star Award?‎ Not aware of the award
Volunteer Spotlight?‎	Volunteer Spotlight?‎ Yes	Volunteer Spotlight?‎ No	Volunteer Spotlight?‎ Not aware of the award

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* 11. How many years have you been an ACUA member?

0-1

2-4

5-7

8-10

11-13

14+

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* 12. How frequently do you attend ACUA conferences and events (including webinars)?‎

‎3-6 times per year‎

‎1-2 times per year ‎

None (use resources only)‎

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* 13. Which of the following best describes your race (in alphabetical order)?‎

Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, ‎Southeast Asia or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, ‎Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand and Vietnam.‎

Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the black racial groups ‎of Africa.‎

Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.

Multi-racial: A person who identifies with two or more races. ‎

Native American or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original ‎peoples of North and South America (including Central America) and who maintains tribal affiliation or ‎community attachment.‎

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the peoples of ‎Hawaii, Guam, Samoa or other Pacific Islands.‎

White (Not Hispanic or Latino): A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle ‎East or North Africa.‎

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)‎

Other not listed above:

Source (except Multi-Racial definition): United States Census Bureau

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* 14. What is your religion or creed?‎

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)

‎ Please type in response: ‎

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* 15. AGE:‎

<25 years

25-30 years

31-40 years

41-50 years

51-60 years

61-70 years

>70 ‎years  ‎

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)‎

Which of the following best describes your gender identity / sexual orientation and expression?‎

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* 16. Gender Identity

Female

Intersex

Male

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)‎

Other not listed above: ‎

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* 17. Sexual Orientation & Expression

Lesbian

Gay

Bisexual

Transgender

Queer

Asexual

Heterosexual

Pansexual

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)‎

Other not listed above: ‎

Sources: LGBTQIA Resource Center at https://lgbtqia.ucdavis.edu/; PLOS One Research Article: Community attitudes on genetic research of ‎gender identity, sexual orientation, and mental health at https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0235608 ; GLAAD ‎Media Reference Guide - Lesbian / Gay / Bisexual Glossary Of Terms at https://www.glaad.org/reference/lgbtq

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* 18. Do you have a physical or mental disability?‎

Yes

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)

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* 19. Are you a US Veteran?‎

Yes

Prefer not to answer (Note: Survey is confidential, and we do not ask for names)

Thank you for participating in the survey! ‎

‎~ ACUA Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Committee

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* 20. Are you an ACUA member?

Yes