2022 Teaching & Assessment Symposium
Summer Support Initiative for First-Time Students
Location
University Center
Description
The transition from high school to college is both exciting and challenging for incoming freshmen. These challenges are even more pronounced for historically at-risk populations such as first-generation students, students of color, and students with intersecting identities. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, students faced new challenges as well as lack of access to the typical resources and events to assist with their transition. In response to these challenges, old and new, a summer support program has been developed that focuses on connecting students to campus resources and fostering a sense of belonging and connection to faculty and peers. Descriptions of the program and survey and focus group results will be shared that highlight the impact of the summer program to students’ transition and experiences during their first semester.
Summer Support Initiative for First-Time Students
University Center
The transition from high school to college is both exciting and challenging for incoming freshmen. These challenges are even more pronounced for historically at-risk populations such as first-generation students, students of color, and students with intersecting identities. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, students faced new challenges as well as lack of access to the typical resources and events to assist with their transition. In response to these challenges, old and new, a summer support program has been developed that focuses on connecting students to campus resources and fostering a sense of belonging and connection to faculty and peers. Descriptions of the program and survey and focus group results will be shared that highlight the impact of the summer program to students’ transition and experiences during their first semester.
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