
Professional Development Course: Mindset and Everyday Actions to Promote Student Sense of Belonging
Sense of Belonging Training Course for
Your Institution
Increase Student Retention & Success
Creating a culture of belonging isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for student success and institutional retention.
This downloadable, LMS-ready training course equips all student-facing college employees with the knowledge and practical strategies to embed a sense of belonging into everyday interactions and institutional practices.
Using the WARM Framework, participants will explore key elements like mattering, social support, and connectedness, while learning actionable techniques in communication, student engagement, and service delivery. With unlimited and indefinite access, colleges can seamlessly integrate this course into their professional development efforts, ensuring that every student feels valued, supported, and part of the campus community.

"There is robust evidence that attending to student experience and sense of belonging inside and outside of the classroom helps all students succeed."
-How Student Experience and Belonging Interventions Can Support Student Success




Employee Training is Vital
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Unlimited & Indefinite Access – With a one-time purchase, institutions can integrate this course directly into their LMS for continuous use, making it a cost-effective, scalable training solution.
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Train Every Student-Facing Employee – From faculty to front desk staff, from rec sports to registration, everyone plays a role in fostering belonging. This course ensures a unified, campus-wide understanding.
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Practical & Actionable – More than just theory, this course provides real-world communication techniques and student service strategies that employees can apply immediately.
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Strengthen Institutional Culture – A welcoming campus benefits everyone—students, faculty, and staff alike—creating a more engaged, supportive, and successful learning environment.
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Increase Student Retention & Success – Research shows that students who feel a sense of belonging are more likely to persist, engage, and graduate. This course helps colleges proactively build that foundation.