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IBPA 360 DIBs Assessment Survey

The following questions will help inform the direction of IBPA’s recently announced DEI plan. IBPA recognizes that this work is never done and is committed to continued process in this area. IBPA’s DEI Task Force appreciates your honest input on the first steps it will take.
1.The following best describes me at work:
2.The following best describes my thoughts about non-business conversations around Race and 'difference' in the workplace:
3.I have a solid understanding of what Diversity is and is not.
4.I have a solid understanding of what Inclusion is and is not.
5.I have a solid understanding of what Bias is and is not.
6.I can explain the difference between Diversity, Inclusion and Bias.
7.I can articulate the business case around Diversity, Inclusion and Bias.
8.Racist. Non Racist.  Anti Racist.  I know and can explain the difference.
9.I have a clear understanding of what Systemic Racism is and is not.
10.I would describe my Gender as:
11.Generationally, I would describe myself as:
12.Ethnically, I would describe myself as:
13.I have been affiliated with IBPA for...
14.As a STAFF PERSON the following best describes my position at/with IBPA:

15.As a MEMBER the following best describes my position at/with IBPA:
16.Please indicate the degree to which you agree that IBPA should focus on the following DEI priorities.
I Strongly Agree
I Agree
I Neither Agree Nor Disagree
I Disagree
I Strongly Disagree
Ensuring IBPA's policies and practices welcome, include, value, and support members of underrepresented groups.
Facilitating conversation within IBPA’s membership that leads toward greater understanding and more diverse, equitable, and inclusive outcomes.
Engaging and supporting underrepresented groups in IBPA's community, education, advocacy, and tools for success.
Developing resources to increase the cultural competency of IBPA’s staff, key volunteers, and members.
17.Please indicate the degree to which you agree that IBPA should focus on the following DEI goals.
I Strongly Agree
I Agree
I Neither Agree Nor Disagree
I Disagree
I Strongly Disagree
Recruit and retain an IBPA membership base that reflects the diversity of the United States.
Recruit and retain an association staff and set of key volunteers (e.g., IBPA Board, committee members, and others) that reflects the diversity of the United States.
Integrate DEI content, as well as a diversity of content leaders into IBPA meetings, programs, publications, and events.
Integrate DEI content, as well as a diversity of content leaders into IBPA meetings, programs, publications, and events.
Provide annual training for IBPA staff and key volunteers in best practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ensure IBPA’s key governance documents and statements (Bylaws, mission statement, vision statement, core values, anti-harassment policy, etc.) comply with a modern understanding of DEI within a nonprofit association.
18.I feel represented within IBPA.
19.I feel welcomed by IBPA.
20.The staff, board, and key volunteers (committee members) understand my specific publishing challenges.
21.The services and benefits offered by IBPA address my specific publishing challenges.
22.I would be interested in participating in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training if it were offered to me and/or my organization.
23.What more should the IBPA DEI Task Force know about your experience at IBPA?
Current Progress,
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