University of St Andrews:
Race Equality Charter Mark Staff Survey
Why we are running this survey now?
The University of St Andrews is committed to addressing inequalities and creating an inclusive
culture and environment for all individuals to thrive, irrespective of their race or ethnicity. We
are participating in the ‘Race Equality Charter Mark’ trial, which is being rolled out across the
higher education sector facilitated by the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU).
We want to hear your views on studying and/or working at the University of St Andrews and
whether you think there is anything we can do to further advance race equality.
Why take part?
The survey is open to all staff and all students. Participation is voluntary with the ability to
withdraw. This survey is part of a wider piece of work looking to understand the culture of the
University. Identifying areas for improvement is an important aspect of the University’s duty to
eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation; foster good relations; and advance
equality of opportunity.
The non-identifiable results of this survey will be included in our application to the charter, and
if successful, the application will then be published on our website. We hope you will see your
views and ideas reflected within the application and will see that we are acting upon the survey
results, which will be repeated every three years to continue to progress towards race equality.
The format of the survey:
This survey is divided into three parts in an attempt to safeguard anonymity. Please answer
only those questions with which you are comfortable.
The survey will be open until 15th Feb 2015.
The survey has gained approval from the University Teaching and Research Ethics Committee
(UTREC). In accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act, all data will be held
confidentially by Sukhi Bains the HR Equality & Diversity Officer as head of E&D for the
University. Non-identifiable data will be reported to the ‘Race Equality Charter Mark SelfAssessment Team’. At no point will the information you provide be shared in a way that would
allow you to be personally identified.
For more information about our involvement in the charter or questions about this research
that have not been answered by this information page, please contact Sukhi Bains (sb104@standrews.ac.uk). Race Equality Charter Mark details and the University members who are part
of the group can be found on webpage: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/race/charter
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Section 1: Institutional specific
To what extent do you agree with these statements. If you are unsure of the answer, please
choose the ‘neither agree nor disagree’ option:
1a). The University is committed to creating an inclusive environment.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
1b). The University values diversity and recognises the benefits of having an ethnically diverse staff
and student population.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
1c). Individuals at the University are treated on their merits irrespective of their cultural/national
identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
1d). I am treated equally by my manager/lecturers/supervisor irrespective of my cultural/national
identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
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1e). I am treated equally by my colleagues/fellow students irrespective of my cultural/national
identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
1f). If race-related incidents were reported to my institution, I believe appropriate action would
be taken.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
1g). Please use the space below to expand on any of your answers:
1h). If any, please state any other issues in relation to race equality specific to a School or Unit in
relation to race equality:
1i). If any, please state any other issues in relation to race equality within the University:
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1j). If any, please state any other issues in relation to race equality within the area that you
travel to the University from:
1k). Being specific, please outline what, if anything, you would like the University’s Race Equality
Self-Assessment Team to do in relation to race equality:
Section 2: Staff specific
2a). Recruitment and selection
2a-1). The University has clear and transparent recruitment and selection processes.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2a-2). The University follows clear and transparent recruitment and selection processes.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2a-3). Vacancies in the University are advertised fairly and openly.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
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2a-4). Internal candidates are encouraged to apply for vacancies or promotions fairly and
transparently irrespective of their cultural/national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2a-5). Applicants are selected and employed based on merit irrespective of their
cultural/national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2a-6). Please use the space below to expand on race equality in the recruitment and selection
processes at the University and include details of what you would like the University to do to
address issues raised:
2b). Career development, promotion and pay
2b-1). In my School or Unit work is allocated on a clear and fair basis irrespective of cultural/
national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
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2b-2). My manager values my previous work experience and encourages me to use those skills
and experiences in my current role.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-3). I am actively encouraged to take up career development opportunities.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-4). I have equal access to career development opportunities.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-5). The University has a clear promotions process and am clear about the required criteria.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-6). Career progression pathways are available irrespective of cultural/national identity or
ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
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2b-7). Applicants for promotion have an equal chance of success, irrespective of my cultural/
national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-8). The University has a fair and transparent pay system.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-9). Staff at the University are paid equitably regardless of their cultural/national identity or
ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2b-10). Please use the space below to expand on career development, promotion and pay in
relation to race equality and include details of what you would like the University to do to
address issues raised:
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2c). Culture, colleagues and wellbeing
2c-1). I am able to be myself at work and do not have to act differently because of my
cultural/national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2c-2). I feel comfortable wearing physical evidence of my religious or belief identity in the
University.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
Not applicable N/A
2c-3). My colleagues are supportive of me and I feel like one of the team.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2c-4). Racially inappropriate behaviour, language and banter are not tolerated in my workplace.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
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2c-5). Work-related social events, such as staff meals or parties and network events are
welcoming to anyone, regardless of their cultural/national identity or ethnic background.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2c-5). The personal wellbeing and health support available is good.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2c-6). I would recommend the University to a prospective employee.
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Strongly disagree
Disagree
Slightly disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Slightly agree
Agree
Strongly agree
2c-7). Please use the space below to expand on culture, colleagues and wellbeing in relation to
race equality and include details of what you would like the University to do to address issues
raised:
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Staff Survey Monitoring Details
So that we can understand your answers in more context we would be grateful if you could
provide us with some personal information below. The amount of information you provide us
with is entirely up to you; please only disclose information with which you are comfortable, but
the more you provide, the more useful it will be for us when analysing your survey response.
Where you do not wish to disclose information, please choose the ‘prefer not to say’ option, or
leave those questions blank.
All of the information you provide will be held in the strictest confidence and will only be seen by
the HR Equality & Diversity Officer and reported in a non-identifiable method to the ‘Race Equality
Charter Mark Self-Assessment Team’ within the University.
Please state the School or Unit you work in (leave blank if prefer not to say):
Please state your current grade (leave blank if prefer not to say):
Please state your Nationality (leave blank if prefer not to say):
With which ethnic group do you most identify? (options are listed alphabetically):
Asian or Asian British
Bangladeshi
Chinese
Indian
Pakistani
Any other Asian ethnic background, (please specify)
Black or Black British
African
Caribbean
Any other Black background, (please specify)
Dual Heritage/Mixed
White and Asian
White and Black African
White and Black Caribbean
Any other mixed background, (please specify)
White
British
English
Gypsy or Traveller
Northern Irish
Irish
Scottish
Welsh
Any other white background, (please specify)
Prefer not to say
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Please state your Gender/Sex (leave blank if prefer not to say):
Please state your Age (leave blank if prefer not to say):
Please state your Religion or Belief/non-belief:
Atheist
Baha’i
Buddhist
Christian, denomination:
Hindu
Humanist
Jain
Jewish
Muslim
Pagan
Sikh
Spiritual
Taoist
No religion
Other, please state:
Prefer not to say
Please state your Sexual Orientation?
Asexual
Bisexual
Gay man
Gay woman/lesbian
Heterosexual
Other, please state
Prefer not to say
Disability
Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment, health condition or learning difference
which has a substantial and long-term impact on your ability to carry out day to day activities?
Yes
No
Unsure
Prefer not to say
The University Race Equality Charter Mark Self Assessment Team would like to sincerely thank
you for your valued time in completing this survey.
Please post your completed survey to:
Sukhi Bains, HR E&D Officer, Human Resources,
University of St Andrews, The Old Burgh School, Abbey Walk, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9LB
Alternatively please email the completed survey to:
sb104@st-andrews.ac.uk
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