Campus Interfaith Inventory

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can others see my inventory results?

  No. These inventories are not publicly available. A summary of national data will be available publicly. We publicize a list of participating institutions but do not share individual campus data.

• Can multiple people fill out the Campus Interfaith Inventory?

  While only one person can submit on behalf of the institution, we highly encourage you to work with colleagues and students across departments to fill out this Inventory. In fact, we hope this will be a tool to bring new people into the conversation about the campus’s priority to respect diverse worldviews and foster the engagement of religious and non-religious identity. The lead from your institution will receive a unique link for your college or university when they sign up and should submit the inventory on behalf of the group.

• When do I need to complete the Campus Interfaith Inventory by?

  Unless specified by an Interfaith America grant or program, you are invited to complete the Inventory at a date that works best for your institution’s planning. Many campuses completed the Inventory at the beginning and end of the academic year in order to reflect on growth made over the year. Others complete annually or biannually. When you complete the Inventory you will have access to your submission.

• Can I compare my college or university to our peer institutions?

  You will receive access to your submission after completing the Inventory. You will also gain access to aggregate peer reports from across U.S. higher education.

• How was this tool created?

  This inventory is structured around nine key practices for interfaith excellence in higher education, which Interfaith America has culled from its work with college and university campuses for over a decade. These practices are explained in greater detail in AAC&U’s Liberal Education. We recognize that many campuses will already have many of these practices in place, whereas others will not; this tool is intended for honest reflection of where your campus is at currently, and should reflect a snapshot of your institution for the current academic year.