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Transforming the college student experience so that every student is supported to succeed

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Increasing Equity in College Student Experience: Findings from a National Collaborative

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Student Experience Project Event to Outline Results Demonstrating Increased Student Belonging and Academic Success

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Event Recording: How Universities Can Transform Student Experience to Drive Student Success and Equity

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The Challenge

Colleges and universities are enrolling more diverse student populations than ever before. Yet, one-third of new college students will not graduate within six years. There remains a need for additional support and action to provide every student with an equal opportunity to graduate from college.

The Student Experience Project was created to tackle inequities in college success by transforming the student experience. By focusing on building community and a sense of belonging on campus, the SEP is committed to a future of higher education where all students—particularly students who face barriers entering college—feel supported to persist through academic challenges until graduation day.

The Student Experience Project

The Student Experience Project (SEP) is a collaborative of university leaders, faculty, researchers and national education organizations committed to innovative, research-based practices to increase degree attainment by building equitable learning environments and fostering a sense of belonging on campus.

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Our Vision

Financial security and college prep aren’t the only factors that can make or break a student’s success. Research shows that when students experience a sense of belonging and support on campus and in the classroom, they’re more likely to persist through academic challenges and earn their degrees.


Together, the SEP is using this research to test, implement, and scale innovative practices that transform the college experience into one where every student can access the support and resources they need to succeed.

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“Our participation in the SEP is one important way we honor our commitment to elevate student success and seek to create a more collaborative and inclusive campus culture.”
Richard M. Allen, Associate Dean, CU Denver

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