
NST ConnectEd™
Meaningful Connection. Scalable Impact.
NST ConnectEd™, powered by No Small Talk, helps colleges and universities spark authentic conversation and build stronger campus communities. It is a turnkey dialogue program built for residence life, campus events, and more. Beyond connections, it also fosters better discourse, helping navigate division and diverging opinions in today’s polarizing climate.
Alongside the tailored deck, the ConnectEd Hub includes a downloadable Campus Discourse Guide, a Programming Menu Blueprint, and a Facilitator Playbook Toolkit. These resources were designed to help campuses pilot and integrate the initiative with ease. Visit our 'Contact' tab to discuss bulk card order options.

Where Campus Dialogue Thrives.
WHAT IS IT?
NST ConnectEd™ uses the No Small Talk card decks to equip campus leaders, faculty, and student life professionals with ready-to-use tools for authentic connection and civil discourse across diverse student populations. It is a campus culture program.
WHERE IT WORKS?
From classrooms to residence halls to large-scale campus events, this programming is easy to facilitate and scalable across campus. It supports institutional goals for belonging.
HOW IT WORKS?
NST cards + ConnectEd programming drive a culture of connection by sparking dialogue that challenges, entertains, and helps build community. Over time, these initiatives shape a campus culture where curiosity, respect, and meaningful conversation are expected parts of student life.
Explore the ConnectEd Hub and our card collection. We also create custom decks tailored to your needs, particular focus areas, or vision for impact.
Why Students Need NST ConnectEd
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It Connects
Actively engages students in lively, inclusive dialogue that sparks connection while encouraging them to navigate diverse opinions and thoughtfully challenge one another’s perspectives.
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It Bridges
Strengthens belonging and cross-community understanding across backgrounds and perspectives.
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It's Adaptable
Fits anywhere, from first-year seminars to residence life to diversity dialogues and leadership retreats. Scalable and easy for faculty, RAs, and peer leaders to run with minimal prep.
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It's Policy-Mindful
Designed to align with free expression, accessibility, and inclusion policies.
ConnectEd Product Suite
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"I Belong" ConnectEd Tee
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ConnectEd Cap
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ConnectEd Edition Deck
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