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… Inside Higher Ed The Student Experience Project

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 Psychology Today psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-et…

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

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…

Want to see more #HigherEd content at #SXSWEDU 2023? Vote for our panel on #CollegeCompletion feat: ➡️Katie Giardello CUNY ASAP 🎉 ➡️Michelle Dimino Third Way Education ➡️@BCCPrezGarcia BerkeleyCityCollege ➡️Mary C. Murphy (marycmurphy.bsky.social) @IUPsych & The Student Experience Project VOTE: ow.ly/E4Kz50KgWMn

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/

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/

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/

“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.”CU Denver Chancellor Marks in a recent The Colorado Sun piece. coloradosun.com/2022/10/10/opi…

"... 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.” CU Denver Chancellor Marks says toward academic inclusivity. 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.” Univ. of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes shares her #firstgen experience in Albuquerque Journal piece. 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…

“...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.” Univ. of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes on the benefits of SEP resources in Albuquerque Journal. 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!

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.” Univ. of New Mexico President Garnett Stokes in a recent Albuquerque Journal piece. abqjournal.com/2540661/from-f…

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

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?🧵

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. The Student Experience Project

#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

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