Infographics

This infographic, based on the 2024 CIRP Freshman Survey, provides a snapshot of college students’ holistic well-being as they begin their higher education journey. It highlights how students balance physical activity, mental health challenges, substance use, and social engagement. Key statistics show that while many students stay active, significant portions report depression, anxiety, and substance use. On a positive note, a majority plan to participate in campus and community activities such as clubs, volunteering, and voting. The data aids in enrollment planning, student support, and assessing institutional effectiveness.

Based on the 2024 Diverse Learning Environments Survey, this infographic highlights student perspectives on the value of diversity and campus climate in higher education. It illustrates that while a notable portion of students witness or experience discrimination, the majority express strong satisfaction with their institution’s commitment to diversity and feel a meaningful sense of belonging. Key findings show high levels of confidence in students’ intercultural skills, active engagement in inclusive learning formats, and widespread belief that their schools promote cultural appreciation and open dialogue.

The data underscores how institutional support, faculty encouragement, and structured opportunities for cross-cultural interaction contribute to a positive and empowering educational environment.

Based on the 2023 College Senior Survey, this infographic explores the political landscape and civic readiness of graduating college students. It presents the distribution of their political views, which range across the spectrum, with a plurality identifying as liberal. The data shows high confidence among seniors in engaging constructively across differences—such as discussing controversial issues, tolerating diverse beliefs, and cooperating with people from varied backgrounds. Additionally, a strong majority place significant importance on addressing social, economic, and gender inequalities, reflecting a commitment to equity even as engagement with broader political and community leadership varies.

These insights highlight the role of higher education in preparing students to navigate a polarized society with empathy, critical dialogue, and a dedication to social justice.

This infographic, based on the 2023 Staff Climate Survey, reveals the nuanced workplace experiences of higher education staff. While the majority report feeling supported, satisfied, and valued by their immediate supervisors and departments, significant gaps emerge in how valued they feel by senior administration and the institution as a whole. Key data points highlight disparities in perceived respect, acknowledgment of contributions, and inclusion in decision-making, with notable proportions of staff feeling their ideas are dismissed or that they must work harder to prove competence.

The findings underscore the importance of fostering a more inclusive, respectful, and equitable institutional climate where all staff members feel heard, credited, and integral to the campus community.

Based on the 2019-2020 HERI Faculty Survey, this infographic examines faculty experiences and preparedness amid the challenges of COVID-19, political turmoil, and social unrest. It highlights how the shift to remote work increased personal and caregiving stressors for many faculty, while also accelerating the integration of technology into teaching. Despite these pressures, faculty demonstrated a strong commitment to centering social issues—such as race, ethnicity, and gender—in their curriculum, and many engaged with their local communities through teaching and research. However, satisfaction with institutional support, diversity representation, and resources for community-based work varied, pointing to areas for continued institutional attention and development.

These insights help inform faculty support, curriculum design, and institutional policy in times of disruption and change.