Section A: General Climate
Question 1: The college encourages and supports:
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 10 31%
Agree 13 41%
Strongly Agree 7 22%
Unanswered 1 3%
Gender Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 2 6%
Neutral 8 25%
Agree 12 38%
Strongly Agree 10 31%
Unanswered 0 0%
Sexual Orientation Diversity
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 3 9%
Neutral 11 34%
Agree 10 32%
Strongly Agree 4 13%
Unanswered 3 9%
Age Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 4 13%
Agree 8 25%
Strongly Agree 19 59%
Unanswered 0 0%
Disabilities Diversity
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 3 9%
Neutral 7 22%
Agree 10 32%
Strongly Agree 11 34%
Unanswered 0 0%
Religious Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 5 16%
Neutral 11 34%
Agree 9 28%
Strongly Agree 6 19%
Unanswered 1 3%
Socio-Economic Class Diversity
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 2 6%
Neutral 14 44%
Agree 8 25%
Strongly Agree 7 22%
Unanswered 0 0%
Educational Background Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 12 38%
Agree 11 34%
Strongly Agree 8 25%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 2: It is important that the college encourages and supports:
Racial/Ethnic Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 3 9%
Agree 6 19%
Strongly Agree 22 69%
Unanswered 0 0%
Gender Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 4 13%
Agree 7 22%
Strongly Agree 20 62%
Unanswered 0 0%
Sexual Orientation Diversity
Strongly Disagree 3 9%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 6 19%
Agree 3 9%
Strongly Agree 19 60%
Unanswered 0 0%
Age Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 3 9%
Agree 3 9%
Strongly Agree 25 79%
Unanswered 0 0%
Disabilities Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 0 0%
Neutral 2 6%
Agree 4 13%
Strongly Agree 26 81%
Unanswered 0 0%
Religious Diversity
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 4 13%
Agree 4 13%
Strongly Agree 22 68%
Unanswered 0 0%
Socio-Economic Class Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 6 19%
Agree 4 13%
Strongly Agree 21 65%
Unanswered 0 0%
Educational Background Diversity
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 5 16%
Agree 7 22%
Strongly Agree 19 59%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 3: People who work at COCC support diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 4 13%
Agree 20 62%
Strongly Agree 6 19%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 4: It is important that people who work at COCC support diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 3 9%
Agree 6 1 9%
Strongly Agree 22 69%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 5: Instructors recognize and value the diversity that exists in their students.
Strongly Disagredd 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 7 22%
Agree 17 53%
Strongly Agree 6 19%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 6: It is important that instructors recognize and value the diversity that exists in their students.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 5 16%
Agree 6 19%
Strongly Agree 20 62%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 7: Student leadership positions at COCC are generally filled by people who reflect diversity.
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 2 6%
Neutral 15 47%
Agree 10 32%
Strongly Agree 2 6%
Unanswered 2 6%
Question 8: It is important that student leadership positions at COCC are generally filled by people who reflect diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 9 28%
Agree 10 32%
Strongly Agree 11 34%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 9: COCC had done a good job providing programs, activities, and forums that foster diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 2 6%
Neutral 12 38%
Agree 11 34%
Strongly Agree 6 19%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 10: It is important that COCC does a good job providing programs, activities, and forums that foster diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 4 13%
Agree 10 31%
Strongly Agree 17 53%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 11: COCC student policies and practices recognize and value student diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 11 34%
Agree 11 34%
Strongly Agree 8 26%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 12: It is important that COCC student policies and practices recognize and value student diversity.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 1 3%
Neutral 6 19%
Agree 10 31%
Strongly Agree 15 47%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 13: COCC supports the development of a wide variety of educational programs and curriculum.
Strongly Disagree 1 3%
Disagree 4 13%
Neutral 9 28%
Agree 12 37%
Strongly Agree 5 16%
Unanswered 1 3%
Section B: How Well is COCC Doing on Diversity?
Question 14: It is important that COCC supports the development of a wide variety of educational programs and curriculum.
Strongly Disagree 0 0%
Disagree 2 6%
Neutral 1 3%
Agree 5 16%
Strongly Agree 24 75%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 15: Have you experienced discrimination at COCC?
Yes 4 13%
No 28 87%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 16: Have you observed discrimination at COCC?
Yes 6 19%
No 26 81%
Unanswered 0 0%
Section C How Diverse are we?
Question 17: Please circle those items that apply to you:
Caucasian 27 85%
African American 0 0%
Asian American 0 0%
Latino 0 0%
Native American 1 3%
Other 2 6%
Unanswered 2 6%
Male 6 19%
Female 24 75%
Unanswered 2 6%
Heterosexual 24 74%
Gay, Lesbian 0 0%
Bisexual 4 13%
Unanswered 4 13%
Question 18: What is your educational objective?
Certificate of degree 16
Transfer 12
ABE, GED, HSC, ESL 0
Community Education 1
Other 2
Unanswered
Question 19: What type of students are you
Full time 22 69%
(12 credits or more)
Part time 10 31%
(fewer that 12 credits)
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 20: I’m taking classes at (circle all that apply):
Bend Campus 28
North Campus (Redmond) 3
LaPine College Center 0
Madras College Center 0
North Lake County College Center 0
Prineville College Center 0
Sisters College Center 0
Other 1
Unanswered 0
Question 21: Approximately how many credits have you taken at COCC?
24 of fewer 17 54%
25 – 48 6 19%
49 – 72 3 9%
73 – 96 2 6%
97 and above 3 9%
Unanswered 1 3%
Section C: How Diverse are We?
Question 22a: Do you have a disability?
Yes 1 3%
No 30 94%
Unanswered 1 3%
Question 22b: Does your disability require accommodation?
Yes 1 3%
No 20 63%
Unanswered 11 34%
Question 22c: Are the accommodations you need to be most productive provided? Yes 13 41%
No 5 16%
Unanswered 14 43%
Question 23: What is your age?
20 and under 11 34%
21 – 30 12 38%
31 – 40 2 6%
41 – 50 4 13%
51 – 60 1 3%
61 – 70 1 3%
71 + 1 3%
Unanswered 0 0%
Question 24: Do you have a religious affiliation?
Yes 14 44%
No 14 44%
Unanswered 4 12%
Question 25: Please describe your parent’s educational background.
Parent A
High School Diploma 7
College attendance 11
Associates Degree 3
Baccalaureate Degree 4
Masters Degree 4
Ph.D. 0
Other 3
Parent B
High School Diploma 10
College attendance 8
Associates Degree 1
Baccalaureate Degree 4
Masters Degree 1
Ph.D. 1
Other 7
Question 26: Please describe your own educational background.
High School Diploma 10
College attendance 13
Associates Degree 4
Baccalaureate Degree 1
Masters Degree 2
Ph.D. 0
Other 2
Question 27: Please specify other colleges and/or university you have attended. Columbian Basin College
Treasure Valley Community College
North Idaho College
University of Oregon
Misashi Institute of Technology
Blue Mountain Community College
Missoula VO-Tech Center
Brooks College
Skagit Valley Tunian College
University of Portland
Long Beach, CA
University of San Francisco
Pacific Luthern University
Oregon State University
Southern Oregon University
Chemeketa
Lane Community College
Question 28: Which economic background best describes the environment you were raised in?
Low Income 11
Middle Income 16
Upper Income 4
Unanswered 1
Question 29: Which economic background do you new identify with?
Low Income 6
Middle Income 21
Upper Income 2
Unanswered 3