Survey Inclusivity: Centering Minoritized Groups in Survey Design

Abstract

The emergence of critical quantitative methodologies emphasizes the importance of using race-conscious approaches to highlight the centrality of race in student experiences, as a neutral approach can support a deficit framing. This session explores why it is important to center racially minoritized groups in survey design in order to move toward more equitable assessments of their experiences. Discussion will focus on an example of intentionally centering Black college student experiences in a quantitative study of collaborative learning and perceptions of campus climate with tips and strategies for participants to center racially minoritized voices in their own assessments.