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AGENDA ITEM: V
Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees
Strategic Planning Committee September 9, 2015
Subject: Florida Equity Report – Florida Polytechnic University
Proposed Committee Action Recommend approval of the 2014-15 Florida Equity Report to the Board of Trustees.
Background Information Florida law (Section 1000.05, F.S.) and Board of Governors regulation (2.003) require each state university president and its board of trustees approve an Annual Florida Equity Report. The report reviews policies and practices of gender and ethnic equity with regards to academic program enrollment, student services, and employment. Accomplishments and goals are also address. The 2014-15 academic year establishes a baseline for future comparative analysis and improvement.
Supporting Documentation: 2014-15 Florida Polytechnic University Equity Report Fiscal Impact: none Prepared by: Kevin Calkins, Director of Institutional Research
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Florida Polytechnic University
Date Year: July 2014 – June 2015 Certification
Approved by University Board of Trustees: September 9, 2015
_______________________________________
Approved by Dr. Randy Avent
University President
September 9, 2015
Prepared by:
Kevin Calkins, Director
Office of Institutional Research 4700 Research Way Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 874-8545
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Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Florida Polytechnic University
Board of Trustees September 9, 2015
Subject: Florida Equity Report – Florida Polytechnic University
Proposed Board Action Approval of the 2014-15 Florida Equity Report.
Background Information Florida law (Section 1000.05, F.S.) and Board of Governors regulation (2.003) requires each state university president and its board of trustees approve an Annual Florida Equity Report. The report reviews policies and practices of gender and ethnic equity with regards to academic program enrollment, student services, and employment. Accomplishments and goals are also address. This 2014-15 academic year establishes a baseline for future comparative analysis and improvements.
Fiscal Impact: none Supporting Documentation: 2014-15 Florida Polytechnic University Equity Report Prepared by: Kevin Calkins, Director of Institutional Research
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FLORIDA EQUITY REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................... 5
POLICIES & PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................ 6
Review of Policies & Procedure ............................................................................................................... 6
Non-Discrimination Policy ......................................................................................................................... 7
ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEWS ................................................................................................................. 8
Enrollment ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
Full-Time First-Time-In-College Enrollment (Fall 2014 & Early Admits) ............................ 9
Full-Time Florida College System A.A. Transfers (Fall 2014 & Early Admits) ................. 11
Student Services ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Student Affairs ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Admission to Academic Program ...................................................................................................... 12
Counseling & Disability Services ....................................................................................................... 12
Club and Intramural Athletics ............................................................................................................ 13
Student Financial Assistance .............................................................................................................. 14
Housing ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Student Employment – Education and Work Environment .................................................... 15
Personnel ................................................................................................................................................... 15
Overall Effectiveness in Enrollment ..................................................................................................... 15
EQUITY IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS .......................................................................................... 16
EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATION ............................................................................................................. 16
Faculty and Staff – General Comments ......................................................................................... 17
Category Representation – Tenured Instructional Faculty ..................................................... 17
Category Representation – Non-Tenured Instructional Faculty ........................................... 18
AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT/ACHIEVEMENT ............................................................................................ 19
PROTECTED-CLASS REPRESENTATION IN THE TENURE PROCESS ............................................ 20
PROMOTION AND TENURE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION ................................................................. 20
OTHER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................... 21
Budget Plan ................................................................................................................................................... 21
President’ Evaluation ................................................................................................................................. 21
Top Administrator’s Evaluations ........................................................................................................... 21
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The equity report for Florida Polytechnic University was developed in support of the Florida Educational Equity Act [Section 1000.05 F.S.] of the K-20 Educational Code which prohibits unlawful discrimination against students and employees in the Florida K-20 public education system, and mandates equality of access in athletics, retention and graduation rates for under-represented populations.
In addition, the Florida Board of Governors Regulation2.003; Equity and Access requires appropriate student participation in programs or courses where protected classes are underrepresented, gender equity in athletics and appropriate representation of women and minorities in senior-level administrative positions and faculty positions.
This report encompasses policies and practices related to equity with regards to; enrollment within academic programs, student services, and employment of faculty and staff. As a new university, the 2014/15 equity report establishes the initial data related to equity and helps to drive goals and improvements going forward.
Information for this report was compiled with submittals from offices within the following organizational units: Student Affairs, Admissions, General Counsel, Human Resources, and Institutional Research, Financial Aid, and Disability and Counseling Services.
Florida Polytechnic University first inaugural class was enrolled in Fall 2014. All charts presented are templates provided by the Florida Board of Governors. Any additional tables and figures are utilized to analyze data with respect to:
• Student enrollment in comparison with other State University System institutions and STEM peer universities
• Demographics on students who requested services at the Office Counseling & Disability Services
• Demographics on students living at the residence hall on-campus
Florida Polytechnic University provides an equal educational to all its students. As stated on our mission statement: “…is to prepare 21st century learners in advanced fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to become innovative problem-solvers and high-tech professionals through interdisciplinary teaching, leading-edge research, and collaborative local, regional and global partnerships.” Given the nature of our institution, there will be challenges with regards to gender equity, however initiatives will be taking place to manage it.
As a new university, no intercollegiate athletics program is in place. Therefore, corresponding charts are not applicable to our institution. In addition, Florida Polytechnic University does not follow a tenure-track systems for our faculty.
As a new university, equity of gender and race/ethnicity is important to us in providing a diverse environment to all our students, faculty and staff.
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POLICIES & PROCEDURES
Florida Polytechnic University is governed by state and federal statutes, regulations and guidelines of the Florida Board of Governors, and university regulations. The university adopts policies and related procedures to dictate and guide the operations of the university when statutes, regulations and guidelines do not provide specific guidance or do not offer procedures or implementation directives necessary for efficient university operations.
Policies should neither conflict with provisions contained in applicable laws or regulations, nor merely restate or duplicate those provisions. When an existing University policy conflicts with a law, Florida Board of Governors regulation, or university regulation such law or regulation shall take precedence over the University policy.
The University Policies and Procedures Manual is the official repository of academic and non-academic university policies and related procedures. This Manual may be reviewed online.
Review of Policies & Procedure
The following policies and procedures where developed to ensure equity during its first year of operation. These and additional policies and procedures will be updated annually and are available online.
Name of Policy/Procedure Web Address Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-1.004-Non-Discrimination-and-Equal-Opportunity-Regulation-1.14.20141.pdf
Discrimination and Harassment Complaint
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-1.005-Discrimination-and-Harassment-Complaint-Policy-and-Procedures-2.5.141.pdf
Sexual Harassment https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-1.005P-Sexual-Harassment-2.27.15.pdf
Admission to the University https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-2.001-Admission-to-the-University-General-10.21.13.pdf
Student Government and Student Organizations
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-3.002-Student-Government-and-Student-Organizations-7.29.2014.pdf
Student Code of Conduct https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-3.006-Student-Code-of-Conduct-7.29.14.pdf
Reasonable Accommodations for Religious Observances, Practices & Beliefs
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-3.009-Reasonable-Accommodations-for-Religious-Observances-Practices-and-Beliefs1.pdf
Student Grievance Process https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-3.0031P-Student-Grievance-Process-11.4.14.pdf
Anti-Hazing https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-3.0062P-Anti-Hazing-Policy-4.28.15.pdf
Academic Freedom and Responsibility
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU.5.001-Academic-Freedom-Academic-Freedom-and-Responsibility-1.14.141.pdf
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Name of Policy/Procedure Web Address Student Attendance https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-
5.0010AP-Student-Attendance.pdf University Personnel Program http://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-
6.001-University-Personnel-Program-6.27.13.pdf Personnel Code of Conduct and Ethics
https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-6.002-Personnel-Code-of-Conduct-and-Ethics-12.11.14.pdf
Student Financial Aid https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-7.002-Student-Financial-Aid-2.5.141.pdf
Financial Aid Accommodations https://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-7.0012P-Financial-Aid-Accomodations-for-Students-Needing-Reduced-Course-Loads-7.30.15.pdf
Purchasing http://floridapolytechnic.org/wp-content/uploads/FPU-8.001-Purchasing-8.28.13.pdf
Non-Discrimination Policy
The University is committed to providing and maintaining a dignified environment in which all members of the University Community appreciate and respect one another by collectively sustaining a welcoming environment to work, study, and interact with one another free from any form of unlawful discrimination. The University shall not unlawfully discriminate in offering access to any educational programs or activities or in conducting its employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, sex, religion, age, disability sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status or any other legally protected class or basis under applicable federal and/or state laws. The University’s non-discrimination policy was approved by the University Board of Trustees in January 2014 and is reviewed annually.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAM REVIEWS
Student enrollment and student services initiatives are presented and discussed in this section. Enrollment data represents student population in required reporting areas, as applicable, for Fall 2014. Diversity-related initiatives and programs on campus are described under student services section.
Enrollment
We are committed to the practice of admitting and enrolling students of a diverse ethnical background. Student enrollment at Florida Polytechnic University by gender and race/ethnicity are presented and analyzed in the following areas:
• Full-time First-Time-In-College Enrollment • Full-time Florida College System A.A. Transfers
Being a new university, Florida Polytechnic cannot provide analysis on additional required areas of review:
• Retention of Full-Time FTICs after one year • Graduation Rate of Full-Time FTICs after six years • Bachelor’s Degrees Awarded (AY 2013-14) • Master’s Degrees Awarded (AY 2013-14) • Doctoral Degrees Awarded (AY 2013-14) • First Professional Degrees Awarded (AY 2013-14)
Data presented and analyzed in this section is as reported to IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey. In addition, gender and race/ethnicity were identified using IPEDS definitions. The following key is used in enrollment and employment charts:
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Analysis of enrollment data includes Florida Polytechnic demographics for its student population in Fall 2014 academic term, as well as a comparison to the Florida State University System (SUS) and selected STEM universities considered our peers based on IPEDS Fall 2013 data1. Census data was also used to compare the University’s demographics with general demographics in the state of Florida.
Undergraduate enrollment at Florida Polytechnic represented 96% of the University’s student population (518 out of 540) and 98.8% of those students were enrolled with a full-time credit hour load. Due to the nature of programs offered by the Institution, male student population is higher than female student population for the reported term. Racial/ethnic groups with higher representation on campus include White, Hispanic, and Black or African American.
Full-Time First-Time-In-College Enrollment (Fall 2014 & Early Admits)
All students who enrolled at Florida Polytechnic as FTIC (first-time-in-college) for Fall 2014 matriculated with a full-time credit load. The full-time FTIC cohort was of 389 students with 87% reported as males.
Compared to Florida Population2, the student female population (13%) at the University is about 38% lower than the state female population of 51%. This might be considered to be a disproportion, however measures are being develop to attract the interest of young female population.
The full-time FTIC male population is higher than SUS institutions in Fall 2013 (43%) and it is a reflection from the nature of the programs offered at Florida Polytechnic. When compared to other STEM institutions, male student population tends to be predominant with 70.9% of the total population of full-time FTICs.
As presented in Chart 1, there are three major racial/ethnic groups represented on campus: White (67.1%), Hispanic (20.3%) and Black or African American (6.9%). This distribution shows similarities with other SUS institutions as shown in figure 1, with the exception of Asian being highly represented in STEM peer institutions and Hispanics being less represented. Currently the number or percentage of non-resident alien at Florida Polytechnic is less than one percent as international students were not admitted nor enrolled for the reporting term.
1 IPEDS Data Center. Fall Enrollment 2013. http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/ 2 United States Census Bureau. Florida QuickFacts. http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/12000.html
NRA B AI/AN A H NH/OPI W ≥ Two Unk TMen 2 23 2 12 65 3 231 0 1 339
Women 0 4 0 2 14 0 30 0 0 50
Total 2 27 2 14 79 3 261 0 1 389
Category % of Total 0.5% 6.9% 0.5% 3.6% 20.3% 0.8% 67.1% N/A 0.3% 100.0%
Source: IPEDS 2014-15 Part A, Fall enrollment by race, ethnicity, and sex. Column 1, First time students.
Chart 1. Full-time First-Time-In-College Enrollment, Fall 2014 and Early Admits
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To calculate disproportion within racial/ethnic group in our student population the following formula was used:
It is important to mention of the difference on reporting terms for the data collected and utilized between Florida Polytechnic and other state universities. Racial/ethnic groups with highest disproportion factors were American Indian/American Native (6.9) and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander (53.6). It can be interpreted as a result of low percentage of population in these group categories in the state of Florida, as this effect is also observed in other state universities as shown below.
In general, full-time FTIC population in Florida Polytechnic is predominantly male and white. However when compared to other institutions, Florida Polythechnic tends to follow a similar trend for racial/ethnic groups. Presently, Florida Polytechnic is using this students’ demographic data to establish benchmarks for future full-time FTIC cohorts.
Table 1: SUS Disproportion Factors (Dx) full-time FTIC
State University* B AI/AN A H NH/OPI WFAMU 1.58 6.90 0.23 0.01 0.00FAU 0.71 20.69 2.18 0.37 107.14 0.14FGCU 0.26 17.24 0.95 0.25 53.57 0.16FIU 0.66 13.79 2.96 1.36 178.57 0.04FSU 0.53 41.38 3.25 0.54 125.00 0.36NCF 0.01 0.14 0.02 0.01UCF 0.80 31.03 7.51 0.57 125.00 0.30UF 0.52 13.79 11.48 0.56 107.14 0.34UNF 0.14 1.13 0.08 0.10USF 0.50 17.24 6.23 0.38 196.43 0.22UWF 0.23 31.03 0.68 0.06 53.57 0.07FPU** 0.04 6.90 0.29 0.04 53.57 0.02*Fall 2013 - IPEDS**Fall 2014 - IPEDS
Dx = Disproportion factor for racial/ethnic groupPux = Student population at University for racial/ethnic groupPxs = Total student population at SUS for racial/ethnic groupT = Percent of Florida population
Figure 1: Full-Time FTIC Comparison
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Full-Time Florida College System A.A. Transfers (Fall 2014 & Early Admits)
The full-time college transfer students at Florida Polytechnic matriculated in Fall 2014 constituted to 24% of the undergraduate population. As full-time FTIC students, transfers follow the same patterns for both gender and race/ethnicity when compared to the Florida population and other institutions in the SUS and STEM peers. Females are 37% lower when compared to the total Female population in the state and 40% lower when compared to the SUS.
Racial/ethnic groups with most representation in the student body are White, Hispanic, and Black or African American, which constitute to 94.4% of all full-time transfer students. However, when compared to total percentages of SUS, Florida Polytechnic has a low percentage of Black or African American population. It is 1.7% lower when compared to STEM peers. On the other hand, Hispanics have a more representation at Florida Polytechnic in transfer student population than other STEM peers with a difference of 7.9% higher.
Disproportion factors for full-time transfer are high for American Indian/American Native (11.3) and Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islanders (22.7). Nonetheless, same effect is shown when this factor is calculated for other state universities. In general, Full-time transfer students at Florida Polytechnic University are predominantly males (86%) and self-reported as white (78.9%).
NRA B AI/AN A H NH/OPI W ≥ Two Unk TMen 0 3 3 3 11 0 86 0 0 106
Women 0 1 0 0 4 1 11 0 0 17
Total 0 4 3 3 15 1 97 0 0 123
Category % of Total 0.0% 3.3% 2.4% 2.4% 12.2% 0.8% 78.9% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
Chart 2. Full-time Florida College System A.A. Transfers, Fall 2014 and Summer 2014
Source: IPEDS 2014-15 Part A, Fall enrollment by race, ethnicity, and sex. Column 2, Transfer-In
Figure 2: Full-Time Transfer Comparison
State University* B AI/AN A H NH/OPI WFAMU 0.662 3.774 0.188 0.005 0.007FAU 0.666 11.321 3.008 0.317 0.130FGCU 0.110 3.774 0.752 0.103 0.092FIU 1.212 7.547 4.763 1.685 113.636 0.075FSU 0.482 15.094 1.629 0.300 90.909 0.232NCF 0.005 0.063 0.005 0.004UCF 1.239 49.057 11.468 0.891 340.909 0.452UF 0.221 56.604 3.572 0.300 45.455 0.165UNF 0.381 2.632 0.107 22.727 0.163USF 0.760 26.415 7.646 0.447 181.818 0.322UWF 0.242 15.094 1.128 0.065 181.818 0.113FPU** 0.009 11.321 0.188 0.012 22.727 0.018*Fall 2013 - IPEDS**Fall 2014 - IPEDS
Table 2: SUS Disproportion Factors (Dx) full-time transfers
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Student Services
This section will present current data, services provided, and initiatives for each office within student services at Florida Polytechnic University.
Student Affairs
The Office of Student Affairs is the voice and advocate for all students at Florida Poly. Student Affairs fosters the intellectual, social, personal, ethical, career and physical development of students as they prepare to become active, engaged, technological citizen leaders in Florida, the region, and throughout a global, multicultural world. Student Affairs oversees activities related to student life on campus, including residential living, student activities and programming, leadership, multicultural outreach, counseling and health services. Since the department is still in its infancy, our staff consists of a Director of Student Affairs, a Wellness Counselor/Disability Coordinator, a Student Life Coordinator, and a Campus Recreation and Fitness Coordinator.
All student services function to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Admission to Academic Program
Florida Polytechnic University encourages application from qualified persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, marital status, or gender identity/expression.
The Admissions Office at Florida Polytechnic University has a mission to value diversity and has made conscious efforts though community outreach and campus events to increase female and minority student interest. The departmental goal is to use targeted recruitment efforts to increase interest and admissions applications. Counseling & Disability Services
The Office of Counseling & Disability Services is a department in the Division of Student Affairs at Florida Polytechnic University and provides students with the highest quality care for psychological and developmental/disability concerns.
The Office of Counseling & Disability Services provides mental health counseling for students needing help working through and overcoming personal problems. Counseling sessions are free, private, and confidential. Sessions are tailored to accommodate each person’s needs. Students are encouraged to ask any questions they may have about treatment. This office also coordinates academic and campus accommodations for students with mental, physical and developmental disabilities.
This office requires certain documentation from a medical or mental health provider in order to offer various accommodations to students. Such accommodations may include extra time on tests and quizzes, an isolated testing room for a quieter and less
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distracting environment, preferential seating in the front row of the classroom, and note-taking assistance, among other modifications. We are the first point of contact for all students with disabilities and will try to ensure that every qualified person who needs reasonable accommodations on campus can get them.
Our office acknowledges the integral importance of background and culture in shaping all of us, and we value the individual diversity that each student brings to campus. We strongly support student diversity, social justice and inclusion of persons of different and/or disadvantaged backgrounds. We recognize the importance of multicultural awareness in creating a campus climate of acceptance and belonging. As such, we are committed to advocating for students who identify as persons of color, LGBTQIA students, persons with disabilities, low-income and first-generation college students, international students, persons with diverse religious faiths or practices, military veterans, and non-traditional aged college students, among others.
Office of Counseling & Disability Services Total Number of Students
Percent of Total
Number of students enrolled in counseling & disability services
69 100.00%
Gender of students
Male 55 79.71% Female 11 15.94% Self-Identified Transgender 3 4.35%
Ethnicity of Residents*
American Indian of Alaska Native 0 0% Asian 0 0% Black or African American 4 5.80% Hispanic or Latino 7 10.14% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0% White 51 73.91% Multi-racial 3 4.35% “Other” ethnicity 4 5.80% Not Specified 0 0% Table 3*Data provided does not follows race/ethnicity categories by IPEDS, but uses captured data by the Office of Counseling & Disability Services
Club and Intramural Athletics
The Florida Polytechnic Intramural program provides students, and faculty/staff a non-intimidating, safe and engaging fitness environment, in order to pursue healthier lifestyle choices. Our goal is to encourage healthy interaction through active and safe lifestyle opportunities for students and the greater University community that strengthens learning and personal growth.
Florida Polytechnic University Intramural department creates a safe environment, while providing fair, equitable, and non-discriminatory programs, which provides for the health
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and welfare of the students and values cultural diversity, gender equity, principles of fair play, and amateur athletic competition throughout the University community.
Student Financial Assistance
Florida Polytechnic University currently participates in both Institutional, and Florida Department of Education, Financial Aid programs. By being participants in these student financial assistance programs the university agrees to:
Comply with:
1. Florida Department of Education student aid program statutes, regulation and policies governing each individual State Aid program that Florida Polytechnic University utilizes;
a. Florida Polytechnic University Institutional Aid program statutes, regulations, and policies governing each individual program that the Office of Financial Aid awards to current students;
b. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, barring discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin;
c. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, barring discrimination on the basis of sex;
d. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, barring discrimination on the basis of physical handicap; and
e. The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 2. Acknowledge that the Department, states, and accrediting agencies share
responsibility for maintaining the integrity of the SFA programs and that these organization may share information about the institution without limitation; and
3. Acknowledge that the institution must, prior to any other legal action, submit any dispute involving the final denial, withdrawal, or termination of accreditation to final arbitration.
Housing
Florida Polytechnic University, in partnership with VESTCOR Companies (our on campus housing provider), is committed to providing quality on-campus housing to our student population.
Our partnership with VESTCOR is committed to creating and maintaining safe, inclusive communities that welcome and accept people of all identities. We are committed to delivering our students a top-notch academic experience and a rich campus life experience, while demonstrating acceptance and respect for the diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and experiences of all within the Florida Polytechnic community enriches the learning process exponentially.
Table 4 below presents the on-campus housing resident students’ distribution by age, gender, and race/ethnicity. Data presented in this table does not follows race/ethnicity categories as specified by IPEDS, but captured data from VESTCOR.
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Housing Population Fall 2014
Number of Residents Number of On-Campus
Residents Percent of Total
241 100%
Age of Residents
17 12 4.98% 18 206 85.48% 19 15 6.22% 20 1 0.41% 21 5 2.07%
>21 2 0.83%
Gender of Residents Male 212 87.97%
Female 29 12.03%
Ethnicity of Residents American Indian of Alaska Native 2 0.83% Asian 3 1.24% Black or African American 4 1.66% Hispanic or Latino 28 11.62% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0.83% White 184 76.35% Not Specified 18 7.47% Table 4: On-Campus Housing Data
Student Employment – Education and Work Environment
Florida Polytechnic employs students for on-campus part-time jobs based on need while ensuring equal opportunity and equity. Jobs are posted on the University HR Careers website and students are able to gain work experience and develop professional skills at the same time keeping their educational as priority. During the 2014-15 academic year, Federal Work-Study funds were not awarded.
Personnel
Student personnel, regardless of employee classification, are handled in a manner consistent with Florida Polytechnic’s non-discrimination, equal opportunity and diversity policies.
Overall Effectiveness in Enrollment
This first academic year provides an opportunity for the University to establish a baseline for comparison in future years. All student activities; from application through course completion, strived to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, marital status, or gender identity/expression.
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Because of the nature of our STEM mission, gender equity will continue to be a challenge. Admissions and all of Academic Affair’s goal is to use targeted recruitment efforts to increase interest and admissions applications for women.
EQUITY IN INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Florida Polytechnic University does not have intercollegiate athletics, nor does the University participate on any state and/or national athletics programs. This sections is not applicable to the Institution.
Chart 1. Sex Equity in Athletics Update
Element Assessment
Area for improvement?(check if yes, and describe on
form below)1. Sports offerings2. Participation rates, male and female, compared with full-time undergraduate enrollment 3. Availability of facilities, defined as locker room, practice, and competitive facilities
4. Scholarship offerings for athletes5. Funds allocated for: a) the athletic program as a whole b) administration c) travel and per diem allowances d) recruitment e) comparable coaching f) publicity and promotion g) other support costs
6. Provision of equipment and supplies
7. Scheduling of games and practice times
8. Opportunities to receive tutoring9. Compensation of coaches and tutors10. Medical and training services11. Housing and dining facilities and services
Chart 2. Sex Equity in Athletics - Areas for ImprovementAreas for improvement Program for improvement Timetable
Check one basis below for assuring that the University is in compliance with the Florida Educational Equity Act:_______ Accommodation of Interest and Abilities_______Substantial Proportionality_______History and Practice of Expansion of Sports
PART IV: Sex Equity in Athletics
NOT APPLICABLE TO FLORIDA POLYTECHNIC
UNIVERSITY
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EMPLOYMENT REPRESENTATION
Florida Polytechnic University is committed to providing fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all — a commitment that lies at the heart of our mission as a public university.
Faculty and Staff – General Comments
The campus community is proud of the full spectrum of its diversity — encompassing differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, and more. We embrace the contributions that differences offer. We are committed to providing a working and learning environment in which all students and all members of the faculty and staff are able to realize their full potential.
Our diversity initiatives and strategies are designed to attract, develop, and advance the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. Our approach to diversity is based on a belief that we have accountability for success in this area. We provide our people with access to training and tools to help increase their awareness and understanding of differences and why they matter, so their actions can contribute to our high-performing workplace culture.
Diversity is a concept that implies the inclusion of many characteristics that differentiate us from each other. Sometimes these characteristics affect our view of the world, our experiences, and our ways of relating to our surroundings and each other. At the Florida Polytechnic University we value the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, races, gender, religions, national origins, ages, physical and cognitive capabilities, sexual orientations, and other ways we identify ourselves. By our commitment to hiring a diverse staff, we will have access to different perspectives that can optimize team’s creativity and productivity.
Category Representation – Tenured Instructional Faculty
Because 2014-15 was the first instructional year for faculty, there is no comparative data between this year and the previous year. In addition, Florida Polytechnic University does not have a tenure process as all faculty follow a non-tenure model. Faculty are offered fixed term, multi-year contracts that are renewed based on performance.
Indicator NRA B AI/ANA
(2013 and 2014)
A/PI (2009) H
NH/OPI(2013 and
2014)W
≥ Two(2013 and
2014)
Not Reported Female Total
Number, Fall 2014 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Number, Fall 2013 N/A 0Percentage Change From Fall 2013 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Number, Fall 2009 N/A N/A N/A 0
Percentage Change From Fall 2009 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Area for improvement, compared with national standards? (Check if yes)
Chart 1. Category Representation – Tenured Faculty
Source: IPEDS Fall Staff 2014, 2013 and 2009
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Category Representation – Non-Tenured Instructional Faculty
In Fall 2014, there were 22 full-time non-tenured earning faculty at Florida Polytechnic University. 36.3% of the faculty self-report as female and 63.7 self-report as male. White racial/ethnic group was highly represented with 72.8% of the full-time faculty population on-campus. Fall 2014 was the first instructional term for faculty, therefore there no comparative data between this term and the previous year term.
Category Representation – Executive/Administrative/Management (IPEDS data includes all personnel aligned with Standard Occupational Categories (SOC)
Florida Polytechnic University had 111 employees categorized as executive, administrative and management for its inaugural term of Fall 2014. Female employees represented 56.8% of the total population. White and Black/African American racial group was highest and correspond to 78.4% and 10.8%, respectively. There is no data available for comparison with previous terms.
Indicator NRA B AI/ANA
(2013 and 2014)
A/PI(2009) H
NH/OPI(2013 and
2014)W
≥ Two(2013 and
2014)
Not Reported Female Total
Number, Fall 2014 0 0 0 3 N/A 1 1 16 0 1 8 22Number, Fall 2013 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Percentage Change From Fall 2013 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Number, Fall 2009 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 0 0Percentage Change From Fall 2009 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Area for improvement, compared with national standards? (Check if yes)Source: IPEDS Fall Staff 2014, 2013 and 2009
Chart 3. Category Representation – Non-Tenure-Earning Faculty or Faculty at Non-Tenure Granting Universities
Indicator NRA B AI/ANA
(2013 and 2014)
A/PI(2009) H
NH/OPI(2013 and
2014)W
≥ Two(2013 and
2014)
Not Reported Female Total
Number, Fall 2014 0 12 1 3 N/A 8 0 87 0 0 63 111Number, Fall 2013 0 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Percentage Change From Fall 2013 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Number, Fall 2009 0 0 0 N/A 0 0 N/A 0 N/A 0 0 0Percentage Change From Fall 2009 to 2014 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Area for improvement, compared with national standards? (Check if yes)
Source: IPEDS Fall Staff 2014, 2013 and 2009
Chart 4. Category Representation – Executive/Administrative/Managerial
Indicator NRA B AI/ANA
(2013 and 2014)
A/PI(2009) H
NH/OPI(2013 and
2014)W
≥ Two (2013 and
2014)
Not Reported Female Total
Number, Fall 2014 N/A 0Number, Fall 2013 N/A 0Percentage Change From Fall 2013 to 2014
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Number, Fall 2009 N/A N/A N/A 0Percentage Change From Fall 2009 to 2014
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Area for improvement, compared with national standards? (Check if yes)
Chart 2. Category Representation – Tenure-Track Faculty
Source: IPEDS Fall Staff 2014, 2013 and 2009
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AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT/ACHIEVEMENT
Areas for Improvement Pertaining to Academic Services, Programs, and Student Enrollment
This first academic year provides an opportunity for the University to establish a baseline for comparison in future years. All student activities; from application through course completion, strived to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, disability, age, marital status, or gender identity/expression. Because of the nature of our STEM mission, gender equity will continue to be a challenge. Admission’s and all of Academic Affair’s goal is to use targeted recruitment efforts to increase interest and applications for women with on-going engagement toward academic success.
Areas for Improvement Pertaining to Sex Equity in Athletics Not applicable as Florida Polytechnic University does not have intercollegiate athletics, nor does the University participate on any state and/or national athletics.
Areas for Improvement Pertaining to Employment As with any newly established organization, diversity in our faculty and staff is a work in progress. With this being the first submission of data, we have no history to draw conclusions based on the data from previous years’ demographic composition. We strive to distribute all of our job opportunities to many different outlets in order to reach the best diversity in our applicant pools. Many of our positions are advertised nationally and help us to reach applicants from many different backgrounds and experiences. An important accomplishment this reporting year included designing and implementing a staff performance appraisal process that ties performance to mission, goals and objectives with an emphasis on ensuring fairness and equity. The faculty performance and promotion process is expected to be finalized in 2015/16. Because the university is committed to equity and understands the need to pay close attention to fair and equal treatment of students, faculty, staff and external entities, the roles and functions of equity and diversity will be established more formally within an office of the university.
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PROTECTED-CLASS REPRESENTATION IN THE TENURE PROCESS
Florida Polytechnic University does not have a tenure process, therefore this section is not applicable to our Institution.
PROMOTION AND TENURE COMMITTEE COMPOSITION
Florida Polytechnic University does not have a tenure process, therefore there is no promotion and tenure committee in our Institution.
Sex, Race/Ethnicity *Applied *Withdrawn *Denied *Deferred *NominatedMALES
American Indian or Alaskan NativeAsian Black or African AmericanHispanic / IslanderTwo or More RacesWhiteOther, Not ReportedTotal Male (include Other, Not Reported) 0 0 0 0 0
FEMALESAmerican Indian or Alaskan NativeAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic / IslanderTwo or More RacesWhiteOther, Not ReportedTotal Female (Number and Percent) 0 0 0 0 0(include Other, Not Reported) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%GRAND TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0
*DENIED: Faculty for whom tenure was denied during the review process.*NOMINATED Faculty for whom tenure is being recommended by the University.
*WITHDRAWN: Faculty who withdrew from tenure consideration after applying for review.
*APPLIED: Faculty whose names have been submitted for tenure review. Sum of Withdrawn, Denied, and Nominated (or provide explanation).
PART VII: Protected-class Representation in the Tenure Process, 2013-2014
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Type of Committee M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M FUniversity Committee 0 0
0 0Sample College 1 0 0
0 0Dept in Sample College 1 0 0
PART VIII: Promotion and Tenure Committee Composition, AY 2013-2014
Total including
Other, Not Reported
Black or African
American Asian WhiteHispanicOther, Not Reported
American Indian/ Alaskan Native
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific
Islander
Two or More Races
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Florida Polytechnic University is committed to equal opportunity for students within its educational programs and services offered, and to a diverse environment for all faculty and staff. The information collected in Fall 2014 and presented in this report will be used as a benchmark for future improvements and goals. The following section presents statements on our budget plan, president’s evaluation, and top administrator’s evaluations with regard to equity at this institution. Budget Plan
The University Budget Plan includes operating funds to effectively meet various commitments and expectations with respect to achieving equal educational opportunity goals for students, faculty and staff. President’ Evaluation
The 2015/16 goals for the President’s will include goals and priorities that will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees in September. Top Administrator’s Evaluations
Efforts will be made to be more systematic in incorporating outcomes in evaluations for specific administrators beyond the President. This is an area we will need to focus on going forward.
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