Campus Climate Survey

Saginaw Valley State University is at its best when we acknowledge and nurture the individual needs, abilities, and potential of all of our people across campus – students, faculty, and staff alike.

That’s why, in fall 2024, we are undertaking our third Campus Climate Survey. The purpose of the survey is to measure inclusiveness and feelings of belonging among all SVSU students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds and identities. Approximately 8,000 people across campus will be invited to participate in this confidential online survey.

We are conducting this survey because campus climate matters. Students, staff, and faculty who feel connected to and supported by their campus communities have a higher likelihood of success – in the classroom, in their personal lives, and in the workplace. Because we cherish our values of diversity, inclusion, and our commitment to being an inclusive university, we feel compelled to continually strive for a campus environment marked by openness, fairness, and equal access for all students, faculty, and staff.

Research indicates that thriving campus climates directly contribute to the overall success of students, staff, and faculty. The results will aid us in comprehending our learning, living, and working environments more comprehensively, identifying areas of strength and areas needing improvement. Your participation in this effort ensures that your voice contributes to this ongoing endeavor.

Dr. Sue Rankin from Rankin Climate, the external consultant collaborating with the Climate Study Working Group to develop the survey, will analyze the survey results. Once completed, Rankin Climate will provide a key findings summary and a slide deck of the most salient findings from the results.