November 28, 2022

Erin Bentrim, PhD, Senior Education & Training Specialist—Assessment,
Anthology, Inc.

Gavin Henning, PhD, Professor of Higher Education
and Graduate Program Director,
New England College

Hosted by
Vince Nix, PhD, Core Doctoral Research Methodologist & Assistant Professor,
Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social Sciences,
West Texas A & M University

Abstract:
The editors of the volume "The Impact of a Sense of Belonging in college: Implications for Student Persistence, Retention, and Success", will share insights from authors about defining and measuring sense of belonging and its relationships with campus environments, student experiences, and how those interact, highlighting the connection between sense of belonging and student affairs assessment. Much attention has been given to sense of belonging over the past decade by a varied field of researchers; Drs. Bentrim & Henning have tied several disparate strands of research together. Scholars and practitioners alike will ostensibly benefit from this structured conversation.

Learning Outcomes:
A) Identify key theories regarding sense of belonging
B) Describe how sense of belonging is influenced by social identity
C) Articulate the connection between student affairs assessment and sense of belonging
D) Identify strategies for applying concepts from the book