The Student Experience Project

How can colleges foster a sense of #belonging among students? IHEP asked Dr. Sushilla Knottenbelt from @UNM to help answer this question. Read the conversation to discover easy-to-implement, impactful strategies ➡ ihep.org/why-implementi…

#GrowthMindset is so much more than a belief in our minds- it's how we interact, what we say & do & the #MindsetCultures we build around us. It’s about collaboration, innovation, resilience & equity. Learn how by reading #CulturesOfGrowth out now: marycmurphy.com

We are so excited to kick off our second SEP Institute at @unlv! Can’t wait to learn along side these 15 urban universities to enhance the experience for students across the country. @SEPvoices

Social belonging interventions are direct-to-student programs that normalize questions about belonging & offer strategies to support students' belonging over time. BUT…where does it work and for whom? Could it have more to do with the INSTITUTION & less w/ students themselves?🧵

“Last fall, SEP tools helped students boost their rates of earning As and Bs by 10% while decreasing failing grades and withdrawals.” @UNM President Garnett Stokes shares the significance of the evidence-based resources within SEP in @ABQJournal piece. abqjournal.com/2540661/from-f…

One of our obligations as New Mexico’s flagship university is to ensure a learning environment that fosters self-confidence and drives academic success for all students.” @UNM President Garnett Stokes in a recent @ABQJournal piece. abqjournal.com/2540661/from-f…

If you're at #APLU2022 in Denver, don't miss the session "An Equity First Agenda for Improving the Student Experience" at 2 PM (Capitol Ballroom 4) to learn more about the Student Experience Project!

“...through our alliance with APLU, UNM faculty have collaborated with the national SEP to improve our students’ experience in college by using these evidence-based practices.” @UNM President Garnett Stokes on the benefits of SEP resources in @ABQJournal. abqjournal.com/2540661/from-f…

“Our success depends on the creation of a campus culture that fosters belonging, equity, and well-being for everyone in our campus family, which is why we are laser-focused on creating an ecosystem where everyone can thrive” at UC Denver. coloradosun.com/2022/10/10/opi…

“Having been a first-generation student, I know from experience the college environment can make or break a student’s chances of success.” @UNM President Garnett Stokes shares her #firstgen experience in @ABQJournal piece. abqjournal.com/2540661/from-f…

"... Universities can do an even better job of addressing academic inequities and make changes to support the well-being, engagement, and academic outcomes of all students.” @CUDenver Chancellor Marks says toward academic inclusivity. coloradosun.com/2022/10/10/opi…

“Helping students feel like they belong and can thrive on campus is a key responsibility for universities...this sense of belonging is critical to a student’s academic success.”@CUDenver Chancellor Marks in a recent @ColoradoSun piece. coloradosun.com/2022/10/10/opi…

Communication to students regarding on-campus support is vital to the success of incoming and returning students. Our Resource Hub has suggestions for revising your student-facing communications to be more supportive and encouraging studentexperienceproject.org/resources/

SEP partnered with six institutions to test and implement new practices to better improve their campus communities. Institutions have been able to transform their students' overall higher education experience, in and out of the classroom. studentexperienceproject.org/resources/

In the SEP Resource Hub, we have created detailed guides with resources and stories to equip higher education institutions with tools to improve the student experience. You can find resources for a variety of purposes below. studentexperienceproject.org/resources/

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Working on your syllabus for the fall? Check out our FREE online module with tips on how to foster student belonging through the syllabus! library.studentexperienceproject.org/courses/syllab…

"If one facet of the fall strategy is preparing students better for class, another is to better prepare classes for students." Read more in @chronicle about how universities are preparing for the fall, including @unccharlotte SEP efforts. chronicle.com/article/last-y…

A new report found that faculty members can improve students’ experiences in the classroom by adopting practices that make students feel a sense of safety and belonging, which can in turn affect their academic outcomes. insidehighered.com/quicktakes/202… @insidehighered @SEPvoices

When learning environments are designed to foster a sense of belonging, students' experiences of college AND their grades can improve. Read more about our recent report in @PsychToday psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-et…