Presentation Title
Enhancing Student Retention through a College-Level First Year Seminar
Presentation Type
Best Practice Presentation (45 minute presentation about a specific best practice)
Abstract
To augment university wide retention efforts, we developed a unique first-year seminar experience to enhance student interactions with peers, faculty, and staff; increase their sense of belonging; and help them integrate into the college culture. Presenters will share the results and recommendations on how other schools might utilize this initiative.
Keywords
Retention; student coaching; mentorship; advising; curriculum development
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Recommended Citation
Huff, Marie T.; Orel, Nancy; and Burek, Melissa (2016). "Enhancing Student Retention through a College-Level First Year Seminar," Academic Chairpersons Conference Proceedings. https://newprairiepress.org/accp/2016/Trends/9
Enhancing Student Retention through a College-Level First Year Seminar
To augment university wide retention efforts, we developed a unique first-year seminar experience to enhance student interactions with peers, faculty, and staff; increase their sense of belonging; and help them integrate into the college culture. Presenters will share the results and recommendations on how other schools might utilize this initiative.
