Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that

Students don't need to be protected from others' views, but they can benefit from support to keep those conversations respectful. PIKSEL/iStock via Getty Images Plus

What helps students from all walks of life have a good college experience?

Beyond all the concrete things schools can offer – academics, research opportunities, sports, dining halls – is something both basic and hard to define: a sense of belonging.