Helping everyone succeed

Helping everyone succeed

The College and the ASU Charter

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences strives to follow ASU’s charter as “a comprehensive public research university, measured not by whom we exclude, but rather by whom we include and how they succeed.”

Take a look at where we’re at now and what we’re doing to fulfill this promise within The College community and beyond.

Who are we as a college?

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences educates the next generation in the power of language, culture and society, critical thinking, scientific exploration and discovery. Through first-of-their-kind degree programs, world-class research and innovative learning experiences, The College is committed to improving communities on a local, national and global scale, while supporting the largest student population within ASU.

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31% of undergraduate and graduate students are historically underrepresented minorities.*

30% of immersion students; 32% of ASU Online students.

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27% of undergraduate students are first generation. 

26% of immersion students; 29% of ASU Online students.

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63% of undergraduate and graduate students identify as female.

64% of undergraduate students; 59% of graduate students. Available data does not yet include non-binary student information.

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16% of faculty are historically underrepresented minorities.*  

63% of those faculty identify as female.

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50% of faculty are tenured or on tenure track.**

44% are tenured; 12% are on tenure track. 

*Historically underrepresented minorities include American Indian/Alaska Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. 

**Statistics are pulled from fall 2021 data.

What do we aspire to be?

We’re building a community of belonging where every voice matters, and where new perspectives and histories are shared.

Many members of our community are already leading important conversations and research groups to support students, faculty and staff as well as improve our communities on a local, national and global scale. 

Each member of The College's Committee for Charter Initiatives is leading strategic programs in their unit. We also collectively hope to address challenges and offer solutions to create an inclusive and constructive learning and working environment for all students, faculty and staff at The College.

Learn more.

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How do we serve our community?

As outlined in the university’s Charter, ASU assumes “fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves.” The College is an integral part of that purpose.  

Members of The College community are leading several initiatives and programs that drive local, national and global solutions to real-world problems.

Awards and funding

Campus and community conversations

Centers and institutes

K-12 outreach

Socially embedded programming

Training and mentorship

Awards and funding

Campus and community conversations

Centers and institutes

K-12 outreach

Socially embedded programming

Training and mentorship