

In comparison, only 32%, 30%, and 38% of their liberal counterparts agreed with the statement, respectively.

The same 2022 survey found that 61% of conservative undergraduates, 68% of conservative graduate students, and 61 % of conservative faculty agreed with the statement as well. In a 2022 campus climate survey, however, 42% of undergraduates agreed with the statement, “I sometimes fear speaking up for what I think,” a 10% increase from 2014. In gearing up to split into two separate universities next year, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has unveiled a “ 2030 Strategic Plan ” that calls for an “nclusive culture” so that “all students experience a welcoming and inclusive campus culture.” Despite many conservative students indicating their reservations about speaking up on campus, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis intends to move forward with implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
