Students Engagement is Declining. Here’s What the Data Says About Reversing It.

Declining participation in campus life isn’t an isolated trend — it’s a systemic risk to enrollment, retention, and institutional resilience. And the institutions making measurable progress share a common approach.
This report examines how embedding creative communication tools and responsible AI into both coursework and campus programming strengthens student connection to their peers, their studies, and their institution. Findings from Adobe Creative Campuses show that campus-wide access to creative tools correlates with greater student expression, social confidence, and sense of belonging.
In this report you’ll find:
- Engagement data by institutional type and student population
- Program models from campuses using creative tools across student life
- Retention and belonging metrics tied to creative access programs
Fill out the form to access the full report and benchmark your campus against the findings.
