First Harvard-wide survey on inclusion and belonging begins
Harvard University is piloting an unprecedented community-wide survey on inclusion and belonging for its faculty, staff, and students. The 10-question, three-minute pilot Pulse Survey will ask every member of the community about perceptions of inclusion and belonging at Harvard, and help University leaders evaluate the survey instrument and best channels for reaching such a broad community. This pilot of the survey instrument will ultimately help the University establish a baseline and guide. Future work will measure progress toward enhancing inclusion and belonging in the University’s culture and experiences. The survey, available from today through March 22, will be the first at Harvard distributed to all faculty and academic personnel, staff, and degree-seeking students. “The experience of every member of our community matters,” said President Larry Bacow. “The pilot Pulse Survey will enable us to hear and learn from everyone, and it will serve as important starting point as we work together to strengthen...