Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment Survey for UA LGBTQ and Allied Students, Staff, and Faculty Results
The University Of Arizona Office of LGBTQ Affairs distributed a Needs Assessment Survey to assess the interests of the campus community to assist planning.
Between February 2008 and May 2008, 317 people responded to the survey. The survey was distributed through LGBT campus listservs, through Wingspan’s listserv, and through an article written by UA News that featured the survey.
Survey Results
1. Who completed the survey?
| Response Rate | Response Count | |
| UA Faculty |
9.8%
|
31 |
| UA Staff | 24.4% | 77 |
| UA appointed professional | 10.1% | 32 |
| UA undergraduate student | 31.6% | 100 |
| UA graduate student | 18.0% | 57 |
| UA alumnus |
5.7%
|
18 |
| Parent of UA student | .9% | 3 |
| Community collaborator with UA |
1.6%
|
5 |
2. What was the race/ethnicity of respondents?
| Response Count | ||
| Asian/Pacific American |
3.8%
|
12 |
| Black/African American | .6% | 2 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 16.2% | 51 |
| Native American/American Indian | 1.0% | 3 |
| White/Caucasian |
76.5%
|
241 |
| Biracial/Multiracial |
4.1%
|
13 |
3. What was the Sex/Gender of respondents?
| Response Rate | Response Count | |
| Transgender | 1.6% | 5 |
| Female |
57.2%
|
179 |
| Male | 40.9% | 128 |
| FtM (female to male) | 1.3% | 4 |
| MtF (male to female) | .3% | 1 |
4. What was the Sexual Orientation of respondents?
| Response Rate | Response Count | |
| Lesbian | 24.9% | 75 |
| Gay | 36.2% | 109 |
| Bisexual | 12.3% | 37 |
| Straight/Heterosexual | 23.9% | 72 |
| Questioning | 2.3% | 7 |
| Two Spirit |
.3%
|
1 |
21 people wrote in the word "Queer"
5. Respondents were asked if they identify as "LGBTQ" how "out" they are on campus as being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning.
| Response Percent | Response Count | |
| I'm completely 'out' to everyone |
64.9%
|
157 |
| I'm 'out' to selected friends, classmates and co-workers | 29.8% | 72 |
| I'm not 'out' to anyone | 5.4% | 13 |
Comments that represent themes to this answer
6. Respondents were asked, "If you are currently a member of the UA LGBTQ campus community, what events/programs below interest you?" (Respondents were provided with 40 program ideas)
The top ten responses were
| Response Percent | |
| LGBTQ History Classes | 49.2% |
| Hate/Bias Incident Reporting & Support | 47.7% |
| Arts & Cultural - making art, events, field trips | 46.2% |
| SafeZONE | 44.2% |
| OUT on the Job (career services series of 'out' professionals sharing their stories | 42.1% |
| Coming Out group | 40.1% |
| Roommate Connections (connecting incoming LGBTQ Resident Life students) | 40.1% |
| Mentor Program (connecting current students to new and transfer students) | 37.6% |
| Activism Group | 37.6% |
| Outreach to high school Gay Straight Alliances (GSAs) | 36.5% |
7. Respondents were asked, "If you are currently an LGBTQ student who lives in a residence hall or have in the past five (5) years, would you support a Hall that is specifically for the LGBTQ community?"
| Response Percent | Response Count | |
| Yes | 39.4% | 26 |
| No | 30.3% | 20 |
| I'm not sure | 30.3% | 20 |
Comments that represent themes to this answer
8. Respondents were asked, "As a member of the campus LGBTQ community, how easy/comfortable is it to become involved with the LGBTQ groups and organizations on campus?"
| Response Percent | Response Count | |
| Very Easy |
26.6%
|
50 |
| Moderately | 59.0% | 111 |
| Not at all | 14.4% | 27 |
Comments that represent themes to this answer
9. Respondents were asked, "Please provide any suggestions you have for improving the experiences of LGBTQ people on campus."
Comments that represent themes to this answer
10. Respondents were asked, "For Straight Allies - What are your programming and event ideas for Ally involvement?"