Equity Survey 2026

Experiences with harassment and reporting

1. In the past year at the University of Washington, have any of the following behaviors been directed at you?

Rows	Yes	No	Unsure
Dismissive comments or derogatory jokes about women, people of color, indigenous/native or First Nations people, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, other underrepresented groups, or regarding a person’s immigration status or citizenship
Jokes or dismissive comments about the way you talk or your accent
Explicit or suggestive sexual comments
Slurs or other degrading comments about your identity group
Someone using incorrect pronouns or gendered language to refer to you (i.e., misgendering)
Different treatment from others in your department or group that seemed to be based on your identity or some part of your identity
Unwelcome romantic or sexual advances (including touching, hugging, stroking, persistent requests for dates, unwanted expressions of romantic or sexual attraction, comments about your appearance)
Bullying (not romantically or sexually charged) where you felt afraid you would be treated poorly if you didn’t cooperate.
Romantic/sexual advances where you felt afraid you would be treated poorly if you didn’t cooperate.
Dismissive comments about your support of affirmative action or inclusivity programs
Comments about dating, marriage, or children that felt dismissive or made you uncomfortable
Comments about what people your age should/shouldn’t be doing
Comments that people in your identity group aren’t as good as others at certain disciplines or sub-fields
I have experienced harassment of the kind described above, but not in the past year and/or not at the University of Washington.
Other (please describe)

Please describe any of the above (if you feel comfortable doing so).
In what university role is/was the perpetrator? [select all that apply]

Faculty (not your PI/advisor)Faculty (your PI/advisor)PostdocStaffGraduate StudentUndergraduateNon-UW personUnsureOther
Please elaborate
Did you go to anyone for support? [select all that apply]

Office of the Title IX Coordinator online reporting toolOffice of the Title IX Coordinator formal complaintCivil Rights Investigation Office (CRIO)UW Human Resources (HR)SafeCampusCommunity Standards & Student Conduct (CSSC)Police (UWPD, SPD, etc)Confidential AdvocateOffice of the OmbudUAW 4121 Contract EnforcementUAW 4121 organizer, steward, or workgroup (other than contract enforcement)Department faculty/staffGraduate studentPostdocFriends or familyTherapistSupport or community group outside of UWDid not go to anyone [mutually exclusive response]Other
What was the outcome?
Were you satisfied with the outcome?

Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot very satisfiedNot satisfied at all
Did you feel like the offices had adequate resources and competency to meet your needs?

Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot very satisfiedNot satisfied at all
How satisfied were you with the performance of the person you primarily dealt with while seeking support?

Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot very satisfiedNot satisfied at all
Please elaborate
Did you pursue a report, investigation, or grievance? (select all that apply)

Office of the Title IX Coordinator online reporting toolOffice of the Title IX Coordinator formal complaintCivil Rights Investigation Office (CRIO)UW Human Resources (HR)SafeCampusCommunity Standards & Student Conduct (CSSC)Police (UWPD, SPD, etc)Confidential AdvocateOffice of the OmbudUAW 4121 Contract EnforcementDepartment faculty/staffDid not pursue a report or investigation [mutually exclusive response]Other
Describe why you did not pursue a report or investigation?
Was an investigation opened or a grievance filed?

YesNoUnsure
What was the outcome of the investigation or grievance? If you selected more than one, please specify the associated office.
What was the outcome (even if there was not an investigation or grievance)? If you selected more than one, please specify the associated office.
Were you satisfied with the outcome?

Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot very satisfiedNot satisfied at all
Did you feel like the offices had adequate resources and competency to meet your needs?

Very satisfiedSomewhat satisfiedNot very satisfiedNot satisfied at all
Please elaborate

2. In the past year at the University of Washington, have you witnessed any of the following behaviors being directed at someone else?

Rows	Yes	No	Unsure
Dismissive comments or derogatory jokes about women, people of color, indigenous/native or First Nations people, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, other underrepresented groups, or regarding a person’s immigration status or citizenship
Jokes or dismissive comments about the way someone talks or their accent
Explicit or suggestive sexual comments
Slurs or other degrading comments about their identity group
Someone being referred to with incorrect pronouns or gendered language (i.e., misgendering)
Different treatment from others in the department or group that seemed to be based on their identity or some part of their identity
Unwelcome romantic or sexual advances (including touching, hugging, stroking, persistent requests for dates, unwanted expressions of romantic or sexual attraction, comments about their appearance)
Bullying (not romantically or sexually charged) where it seemed they might be treated poorly if they didn’t cooperate
Romantic/sexual advances where it seemed they might be treated poorly if they didn’t cooperate
Dismissive comments about their support of affirmative action or inclusivity programs
Comments about dating, marriage, or children that felt dismissive or made them uncomfortable
Comments about what people their age should/shouldn’t be doing
Comments that people in their identity group aren’t as good as others at certain disciplines or sub-fields
I have witnessed harassment of the kind described above, but not in the past year and/or not at the University of Washington.
Other (please describe)

Please describe any of the above (if you feel comfortable doing so).
Please describe what actions you took, if any, in response to the behavior.
What university role did the target of the behavior (the person the behavior was directed at) occupy?

Faculty (not your PI/advisor)Faculty (your PI/advisor)PostdocStaffGraduate StudentUndergraduateNon-UW personOtherUnsure
Please elaborate
What university role did the perpetrator of the behavior (the person doing the behavior) occupy?

Faculty (not your PI/advisor)Faculty (your PI/advisor)PostdocStaffGraduate StudentUndergraduateNon-UW personOtherUnsure
Please elaborate

9. Final Thoughts
Have you been affected by any recent cuts to state or federal funding, executive orders, or policy changes?

YesNoUnsure
In what ways have you been affected? (e.g. financial issues, mental health, legal concerns)
Please share any additional thoughts or feedback you have.
Thank you for completing this survey!

Get support: If you have experienced harassment, or you aren’t sure if you have, you have a strong network of resources at UW to support you. Our union contract provides strong protections against all forms of harassment and discrimination. To get more information or access support, please contact UW SafeCampus. Your union steward and contract enforcement are also available to help.
Should be Empty:

Rows	Very Likely	Likely	Unlikely	Very Unlikely
Your privacy would be maintained.
Your report would be handled fairly.
Your report would be handled within a reasonable amount of time.
You would be protected from retaliation.
You would be able to continue working and learning during the investigation safely and with minimal interruptions.

Rows	Yes	No	Unsure
Difficulty accessing lactation stations or baby changing stations
Difficulty getting support or accommodations for a disability
Difficulty getting support or accommodations for pregnancy or a pregnancy related health condition
Difficulty accessing safe or affirming bathrooms
Difficulty getting remote work accommodations

Rows	Yes	No	Unsure
Difficulty finding community with other people like you
Difficulty finding good, affirming, or effective mentorship
Feeling that you don’t belong
Thoughts that you might drop out or leave the University because you weren’t receiving support you needed
Persistent uncertainty about what you need to do to succeed in your chosen career path

Rows	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
My department takes issues of harassment, equity, and inclusion seriously.
The University takes issues of harassment, equity, and inclusion seriously.
My department can effectively respond to issues of harassment.
The University can effectively respond to issues of harassment.
I feel confident that most people in my department share a sense of responsibility for cultivating a healthy work culture.
I feel encouraged and supported in my department.
Overall, the University of Washington provides a welcoming and supportive environment for people like me.

Experiences with harassment and reporting

For the purposes of this survey, “harassment” is defined as "conduct that annoys, threatens, intimidates, alarms, or puts a person in fear of their safety.” Note that this can be done even if the person performing the conduct doesn’t intend to cause harm.

University culture & responsibility

8. Demographics

9. Final Thoughts