Assessing a Culture of Belonging in a Higher Education Context: Development and Initial Validation of the Culture of Belonging Barometer

This mixed methods study describes the development and initial validation of the Culture of Belonging (CoB) Barometer. The instrument measures how university students experience belonging in their interactions with faculty, staff, administrators, and other students. Instrument development methods included focus groups, a pilot survey, and stakeholder feedback. Initial validation of the CoB Barometer shows promising results.