Adapted Cultural Attitudes and Climate Questionnaire for Graduate Students – ACACQ

There is racial conflict on campus.

There is racial/ethnic separation on campus.

There are interracial tensions in the classroom.

I have been exposed to a racist atmosphere in the classroom.

I have been exposed to a racist atmosphere outside the classroom.

Students are resentful of others whose race/ethnicity is different from their own.

I am comfortable going to see a faculty member of my own race/ethnicity.

I am comfortable speaking with others about my racial/ethnic background.

I am comfortable being in situations where I am the only person of my racial/ethnic group.

I am comfortable saying what I think about racial/ethnic issues.

I am comfortable being with people whose racial/ethnic backgrounds are different from my own.

I am comfortable being with people whose racial/ethnic backgrounds are the same as my own.

I now recognize culturally-based behavior I had not previously identified.

I now discuss topics related to cultural awareness with friends.

I now stop myself from using language that may be offensive to others.

I now handle negative language used by another in such a way as to try to educate the other person.

I now initiate contact with people who are not of my culture or ethnic background.

My experiences since coming to this program have led me to become more understanding of racial/ethnic differences.

I feel there are expectations about my academic performance because of my race/ethnicity.

I feel pressured to participate in ethnic activities at this institution.

I feel I need to minimize various characteristics of my racial/ethnic culture (e.g., language, dress) to be able to fit in at this institution.

I feel I am expected to represent my race or ethnic group in discussions in class.

Faculty treats me fairly.

Teaching assistants treat me fairly.

Students treat me fairly.

I have often been exposed to a racist atmosphere created by faculty in the classroom.

I have often been exposed to a racist atmosphere created by faculty outside of the classroom.

Faculty respect students of different racial and ethnic groups.

Students respect other students of different racial and ethnic groups.

There is a great deal of friendships between students of different racial and ethnic groups.

I often have difficulty getting help or support from faculty.

I often have difficulty getting help or support from students.

I often have difficulty getting help or support from teaching assistants.

I am comfortable speaking with others about my racial/ethnic background.

I am comfortable being in a situation where I am the only person of my racial/ethnic group.

This program provides an environment for the free and open expression of ideas, opinions, and beliefs.