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Diversity Statements and Statistics

three students walking into library This guide was created to support the University’s goal to increase the diversity of faculty, staff and students. We are in the process of updating it to become an educational resource that would offer selected readings and other useful information to the Wichita State community.

The University's strategic plan strives in part to:

-- Pioneer an educational experience for all that integrates interdisciplinary curricula across the university

-- Empower students to create a campus culture and experience that meets their changing needs

-- Be a campus that reflects - in staff, faculty and students - the evolving diversity of society

Faculty and student statistics on this guide come from the Common Data Set, which contains a variety of data about Wichita State University and is also used by many other universities, which provides the same reporting standards for all universities. Staff employment statistics are supplied by WSU Human Resources.

2019-2020 Common Data Set

Relevant Wichita State University offices, departments and links, including equal employment opportunity and affirmative action information.

Affirmative Action
Direct link to the current Affirmative Action Plan published by the WSU Office of Equal Opportunity
African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA)
AAFSA seeks to achieve a visible commitment to the inclusion and valuing of African American students, faculty, staff and WSU alumni in the community. AFFSA meets bi-monthly about current topics important to those they represent.
Faculty Fellows
Apply for the Tilford Incentive Grant, available on the WSU Faculty Fellows website.
Human Resources Policies at WSU
Page includes links to sections in the WSU Policies and Procedures manual relevant to the employment of support staff, unclassified professionals, and faculty
Office of Diversity and Inclusion
The office provides dynamic programs, which range from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities and LGBTQA programming - each representing a small piece of the diversity displayed on the WSU campus.
President's Diversity Council
An advisory and leadership team responsible for developing, overseeing and monitoring university-wide efforts to achieve Wichita State University's commitment to diversity as a core institutional and educational value.
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
EEOC is responsible for enforcing federal laws applying to all types of work situations, including hiring, firing, promotions, harassment, training, wages, and benefits
University and Assessment Data (WSU Office of Planning and Analysis)
Common Data Set, Institutional Peers list, and other reports are posted on this page.
WSU Institutional Equity and Compliance
Contact Christine Taylor, Director, with inquiries about nondiscrimination policies
WSU Policies and Procedures Manual - Affirmative Action Program
Official WSU Statement of Affirmative Action
WSU Tilford Commission
A campus-wide group of faculty, staff, students, and administrators dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all areas of the Wichita State University community

Staff Employment Statistics (Does not include faculty.)
Year	July 2020	July 2021	July 2022
Total number of staff	1,838	2,014	2326
Total number of staff who are members of minority groups	433	493	542
Total number of staff who are women	988	1,021	1114
Total number of staff who are men	850	993	1212

Faculty Employment Statistics
Fiscal Year	2019-2020	2020-2021	2021-2022
Total number of instructional faculty	826	844	854
Total number of faculty who are members of minority groups	136	141	155
Total number of faculty who are women	429	441	453
Total number of faculty who are men	397	403	401

These statistics come from the Common Data Set, which contains a variety of data about Wichita State University and is also used by many other universities, which provides the same reporting standards for all universities. The Office of Financial Aid Consumer Information page also includes statistics about the student body. See the Office of Planning and Analysis for more information.

Enrollment of both Degree- and Non-degree-seeking Undergraduates by Racial/Ethnic Category
	Total Undergraduates 2019-2020	Total Undergraduates 2020-2021	Total Undergraduates 2021-2022
Nonresident aliens (international students)	1,285	1344	527
Hispanic/Latino	1,668	1567	1843
Black or African American, non-Hispanic	783	669	790
White, non-Hispanic	7,490	6966	7185
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic	80	76	79
Asian, non-Hispanic	870	799	868
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic	11	13	19
Two or more races, non-Hispanic	585	563	681
Race and/or ethnicity unknown	445	409	263
Total	13, 217	12,406	12,225

Enrollment by Men and Women
	Total Undergraduate Students 2019-2020	Total Graduate Students 2019-2020	Total Undergraduate Students 2020-2021	Total Graduate Students 2020-2021	Total Undergraduate Students 2021-2022	Total Graduate Students 2021-2022
Full-Time Men	4,144	464	3,849	463	3,808	765
Full-time Women	4,850	683	4,737	772	4,721	859
Part-Time Men	1,796	731	1,569	669	1,731	641
Part-Time Women	2,427	957	2,251	1,235	2,462	1,110