SXSW EDU 2020
Student Reflections: Belonging in Higher Ed
Description:
Higher education is proven to correlate with better health, higher earnings, and greater job security; however, research shows that gaps in degree attainment persist for students from under-resourced communities. The goal of this session is to elevate students’ perspectives on how a sense of belonging in college impacts their ability to succeed. During this session, a panel of current students will discuss how colleges can create an environment that is supportive of underrepresented students.
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Takeaways
- The audience will understand the student perspective on belonging in college.
- The audience will understand how a student’s sense of belonging in college can impact success.
- The audience will explore ways in which student perspectives can be used to inform institutional practices.
Speakers
- Eric Waldo, Executive Director, Reach Higher; Chief Access & Equity Officer, The Common Application, Reach Higher
- Will Walker, Student, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) and the University of Richmond
- Jessica Cobian, Student, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) and Princeton University
- Heidy Mejia-Puerta, Student, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA) and Brown University
Organizer
Amber Briggs, Project Director, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (LEDA)
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