Climate Change? Designing and Implementing Climate Surveys to Promote Inclusivity in Political Science Departments
By Linnea Turco, The University of Chicago, Leyla Tosun, Ohio College of Medicine, Sara Watson, The Ohio State University,
Questions of racial, gendered, and class-based inequality in political science are more salient than ever. This article contends that climate surveys can be a useful tool for developing effective equity and inclusion strategies within academic departments. We offer advice on political, procedural, and messaging issues to consider when undertaking a departmental climate survey.