Resources
We have several resources related to INSPIRES.
Technical Report
Data from the Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey (IDEALS) revealed the institutional policies, institutional practices, and student experiences that contribute to welcoming campus climates for different religious, secular, and spiritual identities, and these findings informed the development of the INSPIRES items. This report describes the full process of how IDEALS informed INSPIRES and the weighting process for assigning the star scores for each domain on the Index.
Data Snapshot
We collected all the information from the last two years of INSPIRES in this data snapshot. Anyone interested in the “big picture” state of institutional policies, institutional practices, and student experiences across North America should access this resource.
Interfaith Diversity Experiences and Attitudes Longitudinal Survey (IDEALS)
The interfaith diversity experiences and attitudes longitudinal survey is a groundbreaking national study of religious diversity in higher education. Students on 122 U.S. campuses — including liberal arts colleges, religiously affiliated institutions, and public universities — participated in IDEALS from 2015–2019. At three points in their college careers, they were asked about their on-campus interfaith experiences, their knowledge and appreciation of different worldviews, and their commitment to bridging religious divides.
Interfaith America
Interfaith America is a national nonprofit dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and connecting leaders and institutions to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity. Their team offers tools, resources, and expertise for supporting religious diversity and interfaith cooperation in higher education and is available to help you translate INSPIRES results into meaningful change on campus. You can connect directly with an Interfaith America staff member by emailing info@interfaithamerica.org.