Join us in transforming higher education by promoting student well-being through the Gallup Big Six Experiences. This Faculty Learning Community (FLC) brings together educators from member institutions of the Coalition for Transformational Education, the SEC, who are committed to enhancing the quality of human connections in college, ultimately fostering life-long well-being and career success for students.
Overview
Since 2014, the Gallup Foundation has conducted surveys to understand alumni engagement, well-being, and attachment to their alma mater. Consistently, students who say they had all (or even some) of the Big Six Student Experiences report greater career and personal well-being. These experiences highlight the importance of supportive faculty-student relationships and experiential learning.
The Gallup Big Six Student Experiences:
1. Support Experiences:
- My professors care about me as a person.
- I have at least one professor who makes me excited about learning.
- I have a mentor who encourages me to pursue my goals and dreams.
2. Experiential Learning:
- I had an internship or job that allowed me to apply classroom learning.
- I worked on a long-term project.
- I was active in extracurricular activities and organizations.
This FLC represents an exciting opportunity to shape the way the Gallup Big Six Student Experiences are understood and implemented not only at UF, Coalition for Transformational Education member institutions, and SEC partner institutions but also across the globe. The development of the open-source website will extend the reach of UF’s commitment to student and faculty well-being and success, setting a new standard for educational excellence. Faculty who complete this year-long effort will be certified as Faculty Well-being Student Advocates and will serve as an invaluable resource for their colleagues.
Deadline:
Applications are due by Friday, September 5th, 2025.
Goals
- Investigate: Examine the impact of the Big 6 experiences on student well-being.
- Implement: Develop best practices for integrating these experiences into educational settings.
- Share: Create an open-source website with resources for educators globally.
- Collaborate: Foster a community of practice among faculty at UF and beyond.
Fall Semester: Understanding and Applying the Gallup Big Six
Meeting Schedule: 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM, Every other Wednesday from 9/24/2025-12/3/2025
Spring Semester: Developing an Open-Source Resource
Meeting Schedule: 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM every other Wednesday from 1/28–5/6
For more information, please contact us at cte@aa.ufl.edu