Student Development & Engagement
Student Development & Engagement promotes student success by fostering leadership, connection, and purposeful engagement through the WKU Experience. SDE provides leadership for the First-Generation Initiative and Living Learning Communities (LLCs) while advancing first- and second-year experience pathways. In collaboration with campus partners, SDE serves as a central hub for co-curricular programs—offering coordination, infrastructure, and NACE-aligned assessment through the WKU Experience powered by Suitable platform—to ensure students develop the skills and experiences needed to thrive at WKU and beyond.
The F1rstGen Initiative provides cohort programs, workshops, and social events that support first-generation college students at WKU.
SDE partners with WKU Housing & Residence Life to present WKU's Living Learning Communities.
Find out more about tutoring, study skills sessions, and more programs designed to help you succeed as a student- in college and beyond.
The WKU Summer Scholars Program is a five-week summer transition program for incoming first-year students. Participants receive personalized support to meet GPA and admissions requirements.
Build Your WKU Experience with Suitable! Capture your out-of-the-classroom engagement on your Scorecard so you can showcase your development in leadership, teamwork, communication, and more. Follow the link to learn more about leveraging Suitable to find activities that boost your unique climb!
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