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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2018 Feb 22.
Published in final edited form as: Acad Med. 2015 Dec;90(12):1675–1683. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0000000000000921

Table 1.

Diversity Engagement Survey Items Mapped to Engagement and Inclusion Factors

Engagement and Inclusion Factor Item Item Description
Common Purpose 4 I feel that my work or studies contribute to the mission of the institution.
17 I feel connected to the vision, mission and values of this institution.
Access to Opportunity 5 This last year, I have had opportunities at work/school to develop professionally.
9 There is someone at work/school who encourages my development.
Equitable Reward and Recognition 10 I receive recognition and praise for my good work similar to others who do good work at this institution.
16 In my institution, I am confident that my accomplishments are compensated similar to others who have achieved their goals.
Cultural Competence 7 In this institution, I have opportunities to work successfully in settings with diverse colleagues.
11 I believe my institution manages diversity effectively.
15 In my institution, I receive support for working with diverse groups and working in cross-cultural situations.
20 In this institution, there are opportunities for me to engage in service and community outreach.
Trust 1 I trust my institution to be fair to all employees and students.
13 If I raised a concern about discrimination, I am confident my institution would do what is right.
19 I believe that in my institution harassment is not tolerated.
Sense of Belonging 6 At work/school, my opinions matter.
14 I consider at least one of my co-workers or fellow students to be a trusted friend.
21 I feel that I am an integral part of my department or school.
Appreciation of individual Attributes 3 I am valued as an individual by my institution.
8 Someone at work/school seems to care about me as an individual.
22 The culture of my institution is accepting of people with different ideas.
Respect 2 The leadership of my institution is committed to treating people respectfully.
12 In my institution, I experience respect among individuals and groups with various cultural differences.
18 I believe that my institution reflects a culture of civility.