Mane Read: Community

Promoting inclusive student communities and a sense of belonging is essential for university students’ well-being and mental health. Our aim in this study was to explore how universities can enhance student well-being by facilitating interactions that contribute to a sense of belonging within the university environment

Findings illustrate that students’ experiences of mental health and belonging are highly contextualized by their academic and community environment.

Student Voice data looks at what the college experience was like for those who stopped out. Their lack of engagement in activities compared to current students emerges as a key characteristic to consider in retention efforts.