Climate Survey Report Virginia Tech 2019

During the 2018-19 academic year, employees and students across the VT community were invited to participate in surveys designed to measure the overall climate of the institution. Separate survey instruments were administered across the VT community. This included undergraduate and professional students, graduate students, and faculty, staff, and wage employees. A comparison of findings from each of the surveys allows the university to make informed decisions regarding campus climate and assist the institution develop appropriate strategies to address any areas of concern. A survey of employee and student groups was intended to gain a comprehensive view of campus climate, perceptions of diversity, inclusion, leadership, work environment, and job satisfaction that could be used to understand differences in campus experiences, shape strategies for positive change, and inform efforts to implement the Principles of Community. Employees were invited to participate in the survey from October 15 to November 9, 2018. All students were surveyed between February 12 and March 8, 2019. While each survey was specifically targeted toward that population, each group was asked eight identical questions (see Appendix A for items).