Center for Access and Restorative Engagement

Fall 2021 Semester Summary

Overview of Submitted Experiences

During the fall 2021 semester (October-December), several requests for counsel were submitted via online forms and through email by students, staff, and faculty. Peer-support was provided by individual consult and sharing relevant university information and resources. Inclusive Campus Support also received 21 campus climate experience forms.

  • Almost all of the campus climate experience forms were submitted during the month of October 2021, reflecting experiences that occurred mostly in 2021 (71%); in 2020 (15%); and prior to 2020 (14%).
  • Most (86%) of the campus climate experiences were “concerning” (vs. “helpful”).
  • 67% were submitted by students; 19% by faculty; 19% by staff (note: more than one option can be selected).
  • One-third of the experiences involved a verbal comment, one-third related to something “other” than the options provided; 24% involved a written comment; 19% involved a presentation (note: more than one option can be selected).
  • Almost half of the experiences were based on race/ethnicity (48%); 38% political affiliation; 29% national origin; 29% viewpoint; 19% gender identity; 14% sexual orientation; 14% disability (note: more than one option can be selected).
  • Most (86%) of the campus climate experiences occurred on campus, with 9% occurring off campus and 5% occurring online.

The following table reflects information from campus climate experience forms received by Inclusive Campus Support. This information is shared in an effort to provide transparency regarding campus climate experiences impacting the university community.

CreatedKind of campus climate experienceAffiliation with UT-AustinType of campus climate experienceOption(s) for identity categoryLocationDate of Experience
12/14/21 12:05 PMExperience that was concerningStudentSocial Media Post/CommentOther
Unsure / Do Not Know
Off Campus12/13/21
10/29/21 3:30 PMExperience that was concerningAlumOther
Written Comment
National Origin
Political Affiliation
Race/Ethnicity
On Campus10/15/20
10/29/21 3:29 PMExperience that was concerningAlumOtherNational Origin
Race/Ethnicity
On Campus10/15/20
10/25/21 10:32 PMExperience that was concerningStudentVerbal CommentOther
Political Affiliation
Viewpoint
On Campus10/08/21
10/25/21 10:31 PMExperience that was helpfulStudentOtherNational Origin
Race/Ethnicity
On Campus10/20/21
10/25/21 10:30 PMExperience that was concerningStudentVerbal CommentGender
Gender Identity
Sexual Orientation
Viewpoint
On Campus10/13/21
10/21/21 8:15 PMExperience that was concerningStudentAccessibility
Other
Presentation
Verbal Comment
Citizenship
National Origin
Race/Ethnicity
On Campus02/13/18
10/21/21 5:08 PMExperience that was concerningStudentPoster/Flyer
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Verbal Comment
Political Affiliation
Viewpoint
On Campus10/19/21
10/20/21 6:06 PMExperience that was concerningStudentWritten CommentOtherOn Campus10/14/21
10/12/21 1:53 PMExperience that was concerningStudentVandalism/Graffiti
Written Comment
Gender
Gender Expression
Gender Identity
National Origin
Political Affiliation
Race/Ethnicity
Sexual Orientation
On Campus10/12/21
10/09/21 10:14 PMExperience that was concerningFaculty
Other
Other
Written Comment
Race/Ethnicity
Sexual Orientation
On Campus09/15/21
10/09/21 8:32 PMExperience that was concerningFacultyWritten CommentRace/EthnicityOn Campus10/08/21
10/06/21 7:35 PMExperience that was concerningStudentOtherGender
Gender Expression
Gender Identity
On Campus11/30/17
10/05/21 1:03 PMExperience that was helpfulStudentEmail Message
Physical Assault
Presentation
Social Media Post/Comment
Vandalism/Destruction of Property
Vandalism/Graffiti
Written Comment
Disability
Gender
Gender Expression
Political Affiliation
Race/Ethnicity
Religion
Unsure / Do Not Know
On Campus12/16/20
10/05/21 12:55 PMExperience that was helpfulAlum
Faculty
Staff
OtherAge
Citizenship
Disability
Other
Off Campus09/28/21
10/05/21 12:54 PMExperience that was concerningStaffPresentationPolitical Affiliation
Race/Ethnicity
Religion
Veteran Status
Viewpoint
On Campus07/14/21
10/05/21 12:52 PMExperience that was concerningStudentVerbal CommentUnsure / Do Not KnowOn Campus05/01/19
10/05/21 12:51 PMExperience that was concerningStaffVerbal CommentDisabilityOn Campus06/18/21
10/05/21 11:38 AMExperience that was concerningAustin Community
Faculty
Staff
Student
Written CommentGender Identity
Political Affiliation
Viewpoint
On Campus01/20/21
10/05/21 11:24 AMExperience that was concerningStudentEmail MessagePolitical Affiliation
Viewpoint
Online10/05/21
10/05/21 11:19 AMExperience that was concerningStudentPresentation
Verbal Comment
Citizenship
National Origin
Race/Ethnicity
On Campus09/08/21