This self-assessment tool is a detailed survey that can be used by colleges and universities to get direct, actionable feedback from non-tenure-track faculty. The survey, which can be administered by campus leaders, department chairs, union leaders or even by non-tenure-track faculty groups themselves, can be used to assess existing departmental cultures, with the goal to improve campus climate based on those findings.

The tool also includes profiles and detailed descriptions of each culture, which can guide departmental faculty and staff towards creating a more supportive environment for their non-tenure-track colleagues.