Campus Climate Survey

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.

2009 Campus Climate Study

2001-05 Campus Climate Study