Doing & Undoing Microaggressions

Hello:
You are invited to participate in our survey Doing & Undoing Microaggressions. In this survey, approximately 50-100 students will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about Microaggression they have experienced on campus. It will take approximately 10-30 minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Nanette Reyes at 916-420-8410 or by email at [email protected]. You may also contact the faculty advisor of this project Dr. Richard Senghas at or by email at [email protected]. Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.

1. Do you experience any subtle verbal/behavioral forms of discrimination while on campus?

Does anyone you know experience similar forms of discrimination?

3. What kinds of language/actions do you experience these discriminations in? (e.g., formal or informal diction, colloquial slang, behavioral or body language, written, online text, over the phone, in person, in class)

Can you give examples of these interactions or phrases?

What makes you categorize these interactions as offensive/discriminatory?

Do you refer to these interactions as microaggressions or do you have a specific name for this interaction?

Do you experience these interactions more often in a particular place?

What resources do you utilize or are you aware of that is available to assist students with discriminatory interactions?

Resources available to Sonoma State Students regarding microaggressions, otherwise known as a primarily verbal discriminatory interaction involving, but not limited to, someone else’s ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, or disability, can be reached through:

SSU Police Services are located by Verdot and can be reached for non emergencies at (707) 664-2143 and for emergencies at 911 on any campus phone (free of charge on payphones).

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Located on the 1st floor of Stevenson Hall below the outdoor staircase. Appointments can be made at (707) 664-2153 between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

The Hub located on the second floor of the Student Center across from SLICE can be contacted through Facebook at Sonoma State Hub. The Hub facilitates, hosts, and provides a safe place for a diverse range of clubs and campus wide programs available to students and staff.

The Student Health Center located between the Schulz Library and Nichols Hall can be reached at (707) 664-2921 from 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday excluding campus holidays & closures as shown on the SSU Academic Calendar. Extended hours on Monday until 5:30 during the Academic school year only. The After Hours Nurse Advice line can be contacted at (877)-297-2343.

For Sonoma State University's statement on Civility and Tolerance as well as lists of culturally-aware classes, clubs, communities organizations, and programs please visit SSU Diversity at http://www.sonoma.edu/diversity/

Thank you for your participation!

If you would like to learn about the research from this project you may email the main researcher Nanette Reyes at [email protected] or attend the presentation of "Doing & Undoing Microaggressions: Power and Privilege in Day-to-Day Campus Communications" at SCURF 2015 on April 15th in the SSU Student Center Ballroom.