Case description Students as Partners (SaP) at SSC Diemen

At the Student Success Centre (SSC) in Diemen, students and staff explored how to shift ownership of student support activities toward students themselves. In mixed buddy teams, they co-organized events, held peer conversations, and reflected on their roles. The project highlighted both the potential and the complexity of shared ownership. Students appreciated the space to contribute and grow, though they also experienced moments of uncertainty. “They really listened and gave us room to make mistakes,” one student shared. The pilot demonstrated how structure, transparency, and empathy are key to building sustainable student-staff partnerships.