Penn State University professor Susan Rankin, the lead consultant on our Campus Climate Survey Team, defines campus climate as “the current attitudes, behaviors and standards of faculty, staff, administrators and students concerning the level of respect for individual needs, abilities and potential.”
“Respect” is one of the most critical words in this description. It’s not just the experience of individuals and groups on a campus; it’s also the quality and extent of the interaction among those various groups and individuals that determines a healthy campus climate. Diversity and inclusion are extremely important aspects.
Campus Climate Q&A
Previous Climate Studies
2016 Campus Climate Survey
Nearly 10,000 students, faculty and staff members completed the 2016 Campus Climate Survey. Below are the presentation from the town hall sessions, the executive summary and the full Campus Climate Research Study. During the spring 2017 semester, Rankin and Associates analyzed the results and prepared recommendations. They delivered their final report to the campus community during two September town hall forums. The final report will serve as a catalyst to develop and implement action plans for a better Mizzou.
- Presentation (PDF)
- Executive Summary (PDF)
- Full Campus Climate Report (PDF)
- Track our progress.
- Read our Campus Climate Q&A collected before, during and after the forums.
- Learn about our project history, including goals and the survey team.
2009 Campus Climate Study
2001-05 Campus Climate Study
- 2001-05 Campus Climate Executive Summary
- Rankin National Climate Study: Underrepresented Group Assessment
- Rankin National Climate Study: LGBT Assessment
- Volume II — Includes the following:
- Phase II — MU Student Services Providers Survey
- Phase III — MU Student Services Consumers Survey
- Phase IV — Sexual Harassment, Hate Crimes & Hate Incidents
- Volume III — Includes Phase V: MU Stakeholders and Focus Groups and Interviews