Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Survey

Catholic teaching urges us to welcome diversity and impels us to work for equity and justice, and so we seek to build inclusion, belonging, affinity and connection. We emphasize our ongoing commitment to be an engaged and engaging community where all can find a place to grow and to flourish, not only within our University, but also in our larger local, national and global communities.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) survey aims to measure the community's overall view on inclusivity and DEI efforts on campus and gauge knowledge of resources for discrimination and harassment. The survey (conducted every other year) also provides insights for future DEI programming, workshops and events to enhance inclusion efforts on campus.

We define diversity as differences among people in their race and ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, family income levels, national or regional origin, religion, age, disability status, or political perspectives. We define inclusion as the extent to which all people feel welcomed, respected and valued. We describe a sense of community as the feeling of being part of an inclusive community based on mutual respect and appreciation.

The surveys, administered in May 2025, were sent to all members of the Seton Hall community, including students, faculty and employees.

Executive Summary

The 2025 DEI survey results show similar views of inclusivity at Seton Hall from previous surveys. Overall, campus community members feel that Seton Hall is a warm, caring, compassionate, welcoming and inclusive community where they feel comfortable being themselves, valued, included and that they belong. Many describe Seton Hall as "family" and "home."

Community members report they are aware of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the University and that students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds through training and coursework. Community members also feel comfortable standing up to discrimination and harassment as an upstander or ally.

Students

A total of 471 students responded to the survey, representing a 6% response rate

94% agree that professors and employees (91%) at Seton Hall are generally welcoming.
91% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.
88% believe they feel comfortable being themselves at Seton Hall.
88% are aware of the University's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
86% believe they are comfortable standing up to discrimination and harassment as an upstander or ally.
86% believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment where they feel included (91%), valued (91%) and that they belong (87%).

Faculty

A total of 218 faculty members responded to the survey, representing a 21% response rate.

97% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.
93% agree that professors and employees (81%) at Seton Hall, generally, are welcoming.
95% are aware of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the University.
87% believe they are comfortable standing up to discrimination and harassment as an upstander or ally.
78% believe they feel comfortable being themselves at Seton Hall.
81% believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment where they feel included (92%), valued (76%) and that they belong (81%).

Employees

A total of 227 employees responded to the survey, representing a 27% response rate.

94% are aware of the University's diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
92% feel Seton Hall students are developing the skills necessary to work effectively with people from multiple and diverse backgrounds.
93% agree that professors and employees (95%) at Seton Hall are generally welcoming
92% believe they are comfortable standing up to discrimination and harassment as an upstander or ally.
88% believe they feel comfortable being themselves at Seton Hall.
91% believe the campus community at Seton Hall to be an inclusive environment where they feel included (95%), valued (90%) and that they belong (90%).

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee continues to meet regularly and will continue to analyze the survey results and create action plans. Please contact the DEI Committee at [email protected] with any questions.