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

The SEP has worked intensively with partnering universities to understand how to apply social psychological research in practical, scalable ways […]

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

A multi-year national project focused on increasing student belonging and academic success has culminated in a new report from the […]

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Authentic Coproduction In Action: Partnering to Improve the Student Experience at Two Higher Education Institutions (Part 2)
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Authentic Coproduction In Action: Partnering to Improve the Student Experience at Two Higher Education Institutions (Part 2)

In the first blog of a two-part series, we explored how University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) and University of […]

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Authentic Coproduction In Action: Partnering to Improve the Student Experience at Two Higher Education Institutions (Part 1)
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Authentic Coproduction In Action: Partnering to Improve the Student Experience at Two Higher Education Institutions (Part 1)

Universities are where students learn, grow, build relationships, and tackle both academic and personal challenges. To be successful, students must […]

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

On July 13, the Student Experience Project held a webinar to discuss the results of this pathbreaking project examining the […]

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The First Day Toolkit: Creating a Sense of Belonging on the First Day of Class
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The First Day Toolkit: Creating a Sense of Belonging on the First Day of Class

On April 21, the Student Experience Project released the First Day Toolkit to help faculty use evidence-based practices to revise their […]

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5 ways to contribute to student self-efficacy in your courses
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5 ways to contribute to student self-efficacy in your courses

During the Fall 2020 term, instructors in the SEP improved students’ overall experiences of their learning environments significantly. One aspect […]

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How Can Institutions of Higher Education Measure and Improve Their Students’ Experiences?
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How Can Institutions of Higher Education Measure and Improve Their Students’ Experiences?

The last ten years have seen an explosion of interest in growth mindset and belonging among institutions of higher education. […]

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Seven Ways to Ensure Your Early Alerts are Helpful, Not Harmful
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Seven Ways to Ensure Your Early Alerts are Helpful, Not Harmful

Many students experience difficulty adjusting to college, which can make them question whether they belong and are capable of succeeding […]

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Returning to Campus: Four Resources for Supporting Student Belonging and Growth in Fall 2021
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Returning to Campus: Four Resources for Supporting Student Belonging and Growth in Fall 2021

As the Fall 2021 term begins, the instructors that we work with in the Student Experience Project are expressing mixed […]

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Finishing Strong: An End of Term Message to Encourage Continued Growth
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Finishing Strong: An End of Term Message to Encourage Continued Growth

We are approaching the end of a tumultuous and exhausting academic term – for instructors and students alike. The challenges […]

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Institutional Trust and the Student Experience: Insights from Claude Steele and Mary Murphy
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Institutional Trust and the Student Experience: Insights from Claude Steele and Mary Murphy

How can institutions take an anti-racist approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives? How can institutions include faculty in efforts to […]

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Creating Identity Safety in the Classroom as the 2020 Election Approaches
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Creating Identity Safety in the Classroom as the 2020 Election Approaches

With the 2020 Election nearing, we find ourselves navigating students’ (and our own) complex reactions to the leadership and direction […]

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Revising Your Syllabi (and Your Courses) with Equity, Belonging and Growth in Mind
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Revising Your Syllabi (and Your Courses) with Equity, Belonging and Growth in Mind

Course syllabi are often written with the intention to set expectations and boundaries for appropriate student conduct, and as tools […]

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Physical Distancing, Not Social Isolation:  Creating Supportive Learning Environments during COVID-19
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Physical Distancing, Not Social Isolation: Creating Supportive Learning Environments during COVID-19

When students are facing stress and uncertainty, whether due to individual circumstances, structural factors, or a global pandemic, instructors can […]

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On November 11, 2019, a collaborative of university leaders, faculty, researchers, and national education organizations launched the Student Experience Project (SEP), aiming to help universities provide supportive and equitable learning environments to foster a sense of belonging on campus.
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Launching the SEP: Kicking off the Initiative to Transform Student Experience and Increase Graduation Rates for All Students

On November 11, 2019, a collaborative of university leaders, faculty, researchers, and national education organizations launched the Student Experience Project (SEP), aiming to help universities provide supportive and equitable learning environments to foster a sense of belonging on campus.

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