Belonging is more than a buzzword. It is at the heart of what we do as educators and requires us to consider the greater institutional context and environment we create and in which our students learn. We hear the term “sense of belonging” often now, especially when we are concerned with diversity, equity, and inclusion and student outcomes, but what does a “sense of belonging” really mean? In this edited volume by Erin M. Bentrim and Gavin W. Henning, they provide an overview of the theoretical foundations and evolution of the term and provide compelling research on how belonging impacts students’ persistence and success, especially for students from underrepresented groups. We will read the intro and theory chapter together and then participants will select the remaining chapters for the second and third book group meetings.

Facilitator: Linda Hasunuma, Assistant Director, CAT

This book group will meet via Zoom on the following dates:

• Friday, February 16: 10:00-11:00 AM
• Friday, February 23: 10:00-11:00 AM
• Friday, March 1: 10:00-11:00 AM

Registration for the first session will serve as registration for the subsequent sessions.

Registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the book. Books are available for pickup at the CAT reception desk (TECH Center, Suite 112). Once registered, please stop by to claim your copy.

The CAT will send registered participants a Zoom access link to this webinar via email one hour prior to the session.