"We foster communities of practice by offering a supportive peer cohort where residents can pursue academic endeavours in a shared community setting." Robert Freeth (Australian National University, Canberra) discusses community engagement in Australian Graduate Residences

"While a bioecological-systems approach highlights the role of reciprocal interactions across system levels, less is known about how university-wide, synchronized experiences foster deeper connections within smaller social groups and enhance
student success." --Dr W.P. Wahl and Pieter Klopper

"Together, the G10 and ICC foster a vibrant culture of student engagement and intercollegiate pride, underpinned by trust and mutual respect between staff and student leaders." Stephen Peake on the role of the G10 in strengthening collegiate culture at the University of Queensland

"Our College was uniquely positioned to assist UW because of our thriving summer conference business and our exceptionally nimble approach to academic and programming challenges." Dr Richard Myers on the Sankofa Pathways to University (SPU) and increasing Black student in the University of Waterloo

"Our intention is to form a network of interested personnel who will continue the discussion, and to develop best practices, after the conference." Mark Ryan, Ms Emma Brownlow, and Ruben Katigbak on alumni engagement with colleges post-graduation

"Our College was uniquely positioned to assist UW because of our thriving summer conference business and our exceptionally nimble approach to academic and programming challenges." Dr Richard Myers on the Sankofa Pathways to University (SPU) and increasing Black student in the University of Waterloo

"Our intention is to form a network of interested personnel who will continue the discussion, and to develop best practices, after the conference." Mark Ryan, Ms Emma Brownlow, and Ruben Katigbak on alumni engagement with colleges post-graduation

"[Colleges] can and often do provide an environment where students can extend their intellectual development beyond their timetabled learning and engage in topics that deepen and broaden their ... engagement with research, topical issues and academic debate." Panel chaired by Sonia Virdee

"Central to the programme was the cultivation of value-driven individuals capable of meaningful contributions to the university and wider communities." Associate Professor Sadaf Ansari (National University of Singapore) on future-oriented learners and experiential learning in RVRC Year 2 curriculum

"These events support widening participation by giving all
students... access to inspiring role models, personal connections, and informal mentoring." Dr Rebecca Bouveng & Dr Kathrine Walker on St. John's career-themed college formals

"UMRC emphasizes experiential learning through its service-learning and study tour programs. These have empowered numerous students over the past decade, cultivating leadership, global perspectives, and adaptability." Prof Qi Yaning, Dr Li Waichung, Dr Andrew Lao & Mr Lantz Wu on student development