Table 5.
Department Climate Change
| Climate change item | Mean | SD | SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respectful interactions in department meetings | 0.24*** | 0.51 | 0.05 |
| Inclusive physical environments in common department areas | 0.18*** | 0.44 | 0.05 |
| Jokes or sarcastic comments about diversity and inclusion | 0.31*** | 0.57 | 0.06 |
| Spotlighting or targeting of women, minorities, or other individuals from minority groups | 0.07 | 0.53 | 0.05 |
| Explicit discussions of potential biases in department processes (e.g., admissions, hiring, promotion, awards) | 0.66*** | 0.54 | 0.05 |
Notes: N=100. Means are calculated on a three-point scale, with +1 indicating a positive change, −1 indicating a negative change, and 0 indicating no change. One-sample t-test; null hypothesis mean=0.
p<0.001