Inspired by
Kick-off
5/15/2026
The Student Experience Project was created transform the student experience by building community and a sense of belonging on campus.
to
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Reef Youngreen
Daniel Haehn
Reef Youngreen
Sociology
Daniel Haehn
Computer Science
Faculty CoP
Faculty Learning Community since 2023: Become better research mentors
The Mini-PhD!
for undergraduates
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Susan Gauss
Associate Provost
Gail Stubbs
Assistant Vice Provost Advising Excellence
Christian Calienes Deza
Director Assessment & Planning
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active participation
listen + don't interrupt
don't judge
very important!
"I learned cool things about X"
Opening Activity
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STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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Faculty CoP
STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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Faculty CoP
STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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Toolbox
Syllabus Review, Growth Mindset, ...
Faculty CoP
STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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Toolbox
Syllabus Review, Growth Mindset, ...
Faculty CoP
STUDENT BELONGING IN THE CLASSROOM
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Toolbox
Syllabus Review, Growth Mindset, ...
What about DFW (D or F, or withdraw)?
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Toolbox
Syllabus Review, Growth Mindset, ...
Questionnaire before and after activities..
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Questionnaire
customize for UMB!
we create the
together
For our students!
Homework
