Portland State University is committed to providing a welcoming learning and employment environment for all members of our community, including students, staff, faculty and administrators. PSU centers diversity and inclusion as core values, supporting a campus where individuals and groups can thrive based on their interests and abilities.
To assess progress toward these goals, the former office of Global Diversity & Inclusion administered a climate survey during spring term 2025. The survey gathered perceptions, beliefs, and experiences related to the overall campus culture and climate, with some questions tailored to respondents based on identity.
Portland State partnered with Viewfinder Campus Climate Surveys, a trusted research firm, to conduct the anonymous survey. Separate surveys were administered to enrolled students and to current PSU employees.
Note that these initial reports serve as a descriptive baseline only. These documents intentionally refrain from drawing unilateral conclusions or prescribing immediate fixes. Instead, the interpretation of these findings and the development of a strategic response will be led by the incoming Chief Diversity Officer (CDO). This approach ensures that next steps are not top-down mandates, but rather solutions co-created by the community most affected by them.