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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Environmental Scan
Metrics for Measuring Change Building on the outcomes identified in the sample logic model, a number of metrics or approaches to gathering data have been provided for consideration. Based on the literature review, it is important to note that metrics are to be used over time, to measure planned outcomes and impacts. Metrics are linked to the intended outcome. Long-term metrics can be measured using post-tests, or follow up surveys at future time points (i.e., 1-year, 5-years, 10year post-implementation). These metrics include many of the best practices previously discussed; for additional reading about metrics, please see Akpapuna et al. (2020).
Short Term Outcome: Resources Available for Learning 1. 2. 3. 4.
Number of webpage link hits Number of downloads How often are resources used at meetings, added as agenda items, discussed etc. Surveys about competency, knowledge, willingness to use, actual use (i.e., pre-post, or focus groups)
Short Term Outcome: Increased Number of Members from Underrepresented Groups in Organization 1. Self-identification survey of individuals that are currently part of the organization (recommend that this be an initial step to help understand current state) 2. Identify the current population make-up of students, community members, and research members from all partner organizations eligible to be part of WE-SPARK and to be on committees. This would require finding out current general self-identifications of each of the partners using currently available data of the organization, or self-identification survey if data is not available. 3. Use Pre-Post surveys i.e., Before implementation of EDI, during consultation period, and after implementation occurs. This can also be measured well into the future i.e., 5 -10year interval, and it is important to note what changes have been made in relation to the times that opinions are collected 4. Identifying current opportunities for members of underrepresented groups to lead 5. The number of calls for members of underrepresented groups to join committees, 6. The number of applications for committees by applicants that self-identify as part of underrepresented groups
Short Term Outcome: Increased Number of Learning Opportunities 1. The number of events related to EDI • Workshops, speakers, think tanks, webinars, and other small EDI learning groups 2. The amount of funding available to support people to attend conferences or special presentations about EDI for learning, and to help further implement change in WE-SPARK and partners
