The nation’s largest campus climate database.
The Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center is the largest campus climate database in the U.S. — bringing together the voices of over 120,000 students and 90,000 employees from nearly 150 colleges and universities.
Key Insights
Belonging
& Community
Student and employee feelings on community & safety
Disengagement Signals
Early indicators of faculty
and staff burnout
Political Climate
& Identity
Views and experiences
shaping political identity
Intersectionality Challenges
How views and lived
experiences shape perception
Antisemitism
& Safety
Data on Jewish student
safety and experiences
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Summary Reports from the National Data
Anti-Semitism and the Campus Climate: Findings on Jewish Student Experiences from the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center
Drawing on data from nearly 150 U.S. colleges and universities, the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center reveal that Jewish students consistently report lower levels of comfort, safety, and respect compared to peers of other faith backgrounds. These findings underscore the urgent need for higher education leaders to address anti-Semitism as a critical component of campus climate and student well-being.
Contrasting Perceptions of Political Expression: A Campus Climate Analysis of Liberal, Conservative, and Moderate Voices
Findings from the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center show that conservative students and employees report far lower levels of comfort and respect when expressing their political views compared to their liberal peers. These disparities underscore the role political identity plays in shaping campus climate and perceptions of belonging.
Drivers of Employee Discontent in Higher Education: Insights from the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center
Analysis of the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center reveals that compensation, workload, perceived inequities in promotion, and inconsistent professional standards are central drivers of employee dissatisfaction. These findings illuminate systemic challenges that threaten trust, morale, and long-term retention across U.S. colleges and universities.
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When Identities Overlap: A Deeper Look at the Experiences of College Students with Multiple Underrepresented Identities
Data from the Viewfinder® National Campus Climate Data Center show that students with multiple marginalized identities report lower belonging, safety, and satisfaction than their peers. This compounding effect highlights the need for campus strategies that address the intersecting and layered nature of student experiences.