NASPA_22 NSSE and Sense of Belonging Kinzie and Lofton

Abstract

Sense of belonging influences student persistence and success. NSSE 2020 findings from 521 bachelor’s granting colleges and universities show most first-year students feel a sense of belonging, yet notable differences were found for traditionally marginalized subpopulations. In this session, we will provide an overview of findings through an interactive discussion, publicly available data visualization, and examples of how institutions have used their data to assess and impact belongingness. Prepare to identify actions you can take to influence sense of belonging on your campus for marginalized student populations.