The root of any successful change begins with data. The Campus Housing Index (CHI) is a data tool that allows campus-based professionals to compare their campus’s operations against customized groups of similar campuses.
Using this data can assist with evaluating practices, making decisions, and articulating resource needs by using data and on-demand charts and graphics from the CHI. The value of benchmarking data is particularly true when recognizing that not all programs are scalable. In addition, some schools are being affected by declining enrollment at a faster pace or have regional or state issues that pose different challenges. By better preparing staff to utilize and leverage data, more campuses can make knowledge-based decisions.
The Campus Housing Index (CHI) is a data tool that allows campus-based professionals to compare their campus’s operations against customized groups of similar campuses. Users can evaluate practices, make decisions, and articulate resource needs by utilizing data and on-demand charts and graphics from the CHI. Repeat participation in the CHI each year maximizes access. Once an institution’s data has been entered, staff will have the ability to copy and edit that information each year. By submitting data each year, staff will maintain free basic access to CHI’s powerful features, and, over time, will be able to compare institutional data year-over-year. By completing at least 50% of the questions in a section of the CHI, campuses unlock access to that section. Free, basic access includes three filters to help benchmark against institutional control (public/private, for-profit/nonprofit), regional association, and geography (state, province, or country). In addition to Basic Access filters, Premium subscribers have access to six additional filters.