The College Transition Collaborative shares recommendations for communicating with students during challenging times, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis.

The Student Experience Project is a collaborative of university leaders, faculty, researchers and national education and improvement organizations who are committed to innovative, evidence-based practices that increase degree attainment by transforming the college student experience and creating equitable learning environments.

“Belonging In College: Student Voices” video created by Maku Creative in collaboration with College Transition Collaborative, The Partnership for College Completion, and University of Illinois at Chicago

The SEP is backed by research from leading scholars with expertise in mindset science, motivation, and inclusion psychology. Explore some of the research that inspires and guides our work’s focus on student experiences of belonging and community in building equitable learning environments in higher education.

As the scientific community aims to diversify their field, institutions of higher education and faculty in STEM departments have key roles to play in building equity and community in classrooms and labs—ensuring every student feels a sense of belonging in STEM.

Copilot Ascend is a free, data-driven professional learning program that enables college instructors and administrators to learn how their students are experiencing courses and what they can do to make those experiences more equitable, more engaging, and more supportive of student success.