Campus Pride Index Teach-In
This semester I had the opportunity to research the Campus Pride Index, which is a measurement tool for assessing LGBTQ-friendly policy, programs, and practices for higher institutions. This tool was originally developed in 2007 by the national non-profit Campus Pride in response to the increasing demand for tools and resources and is currently the only index of its kind. This tool was created using five primary goals:
- Set forth a national standard of LGBTQ-inclusive benchmarks when it comes to policies, programs, and practices.
- Offer an ongoing, effective measurement tool to improve the quality of life for LGBTQ and ally people on campus.
- Provide an accessible online tool for prospective students and families as well as high school guidance counselors to search LGBTQ-friendly campuses.
- Support campuses in recruitment and retention efforts for LGBTQ students, faculty, and staff.
- Advocate nationally for further LGBTQ and ally progress by highlighting positive efforts.
With these goals in mind, the Campus Pride Index assesses colleges and universities based on these eight factors:
- LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
- LGBTQ Support and Institutional Commitment
- LGBTQ Academic Life
- LGBTQ Student Life
- LGBTQ Housing
- LGBTQ Campus Safety
- LGBTQ Counselling and Health
- LGBTQ Recruitment and Retention Efforts
While working to complete the official report for IU South Bend, I found that the CPI provides a solid foundation to examine LGBTQ issues in policies, practice, and programs, I also found the Campus Pride Index not to be a replacement or substitute for empirical research that examines campus attitudes and perceptions of LGBTQ and ally experience more holistically. A sample of the scores from the IU South Bend report are pictured below. A more expanded review can be found in the video at the end of this post.
View the full presentation here:
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