Progress Updates
Since its creation, the Self-Study Action Committee has been committed to sharing regular updates and opportunities for community input throughout this process. This high level of community engagement will continue throughout the implementation of recommendations. Please check this page regularly for progress updates as they become available.
July 14, 2016: Self-Study Action Committee has produced a detailed report of recommendations designed to foster a more inclusive community.
Dear Swarthmore Community Members,
Let me begin by expressing my deepest gratitude to Diane Anderson and the entire Self-Study Action Committee for their work over the spring semester. Read the full letter
March 18, 2016: Ideas in response to the Self-Study are still wanted!
Dear Swarthmore College Community,
I am writing on behalf of the Self-Study Action Committee to say THANK YOU for your participation and support for the Roundtable Sessions on Friday, March 18. We had a terrific turnout and appreciate the positive energy and mutual respect everyone brought to the discussions and deliberations. Read the full letter.
March 14, 2016: Errors in Swarthmore College Self-Study on Learning, Working, and Living
Dear Swarthmore College Community,
I am writing on behalf of the Self-Study Action Committee to report that a new version of the Swarthmore College Self-Study on Learning, Working, and Living has been placed on the website; two tables were found to be inaccurate and needed to be corrected and replaced. Read the full letter.
March 11, 2016: It's Time for Action, We Need Your Participation!
Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty --
We would like to remind all community members of our invitation to participate in cross-constituency round table discussions on Friday, March 18. The final deadline to sign up is Monday, March 14th. The roundtables will offer opportunities to converse and propose ideas that respond to the concerns expressed in the College Self-Study. Read the full letter.
February 15, 2016: It's Time for Action, We Need Your Participation!
Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty --
The Self-Study Action committee needs your help in suggesting ways we can build a stronger, more equitable, and more supportive campus environment for all persons who live, work, and study here. There are many ways to share your ideas (see below). The Committee will be collecting all ideas and recommending to the President three to four action steps for measurable change by April 30. Read the full letter.
January 29, 2016: Campus Climate – Next Action Steps
Dear Swarthmore College Community:
Last semester we received the results of the campus climate survey conducted by Rankin and Associates: http://www.swarthmore.edu/study-learning-working-living/outcomes. We have committed to identifying three to four specific actions by the end of spring semester 2016, based on input from members of the campus community, that will help us respond to the concerns raised in the report. We will act on other ideas in the months and years ahead. Read the full letter.
November 4, 2015: College Self-Study Results
Dear Swarthmore Community Members,
Last spring, many of you shared your thoughts and experiences as members of this community by completing the Swarthmore College Self-Study on Learning, Working, and Living. We are writing to invite you to hear about the results. Read the full letter.
