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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

At the same time that the COVID pandemic’s health and economic effects have disproportionately impacted our students of color, their […]

We are saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and too many others. Their […]

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

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.