News from the SEP NewsIncreasing Equity in College Student Experience: Findings from a National CollaborativeThe SEP has worked intensively with partnering universities to understand how to apply social psychological research in practical, scalable ways […] Read MoreNewsStudent Experience Project Event to Outline Results Demonstrating Increased Student Belonging and Academic SuccessA multi-year national project focused on increasing student belonging and academic success has culminated in a new report from the […] Read MoreBlogAuthentic 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 […] Read MoreBlogAuthentic 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 […] Read MoreNewsEvent Recording: How Universities Can Transform Student Experience to Drive Student Success and EquityOn July 13, the Student Experience Project held a webinar to discuss the results of this pathbreaking project examining the […] Read MoreNewsThe First Day Toolkit: Creating a Sense of Belonging on the First Day of ClassOn April 21, the Student Experience Project released the First Day Toolkit to help faculty use evidence-based practices to revise their […] Read MoreBlog5 ways to contribute to student self-efficacy in your coursesDuring the Fall 2020 term, instructors in the SEP improved students’ overall experiences of their learning environments significantly. One aspect […] Read MoreBlogHow 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. […] Read MoreBlogSeven Ways to Ensure Your Early Alerts are Helpful, Not HarmfulMany students experience difficulty adjusting to college, which can make them question whether they belong and are capable of succeeding […] Read MoreBlogReturning to Campus: Four Resources for Supporting Student Belonging and Growth in Fall 2021As the Fall 2021 term begins, the instructors that we work with in the Student Experience Project are expressing mixed […] Read MoreBlogFinishing Strong: An End of Term Message to Encourage Continued GrowthWe are approaching the end of a tumultuous and exhausting academic term – for instructors and students alike. The challenges […] Read MoreBlogInstitutional Trust and the Student Experience: Insights from Claude Steele and Mary MurphyHow can institutions take an anti-racist approach to diversity and inclusion initiatives? How can institutions include faculty in efforts to […] Read MoreBlogCreating Identity Safety in the Classroom as the 2020 Election ApproachesWith the 2020 Election nearing, we find ourselves navigating students’ (and our own) complex reactions to the leadership and direction […] Read MoreBlogRevising Your Syllabi (and Your Courses) with Equity, Belonging and Growth in MindCourse syllabi are often written with the intention to set expectations and boundaries for appropriate student conduct, and as tools […] Read MoreBlogPrivileging the Student Experience and Student Success by Becoming an Anti-Racist InstitutionAt the same time that the COVID pandemic’s health and economic effects have disproportionately impacted our students of color, their […] Read MoreBlogSEP Stands United For Equity, Justice and for Black LivesWe are saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others. Their […] Read MoreBlogPhysical Distancing, Not Social Isolation: Creating Supportive Learning Environments during COVID-19When students are facing stress and uncertainty, whether due to individual circumstances, structural factors, or a global pandemic, instructors can […] Read MoreBlogLaunching the SEP: Kicking off the Initiative to Transform Student Experience and Increase Graduation Rates for All StudentsOn 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. Read More · @ View on Twitter
