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The Journal Journal of The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is a semiannual refereed journal providing current research on the first college year and other significant student transitions. The primary purpose of the Journal is to disseminate empirical research findings on student transition issues that inform practice in all sectors of postsecondary education
E-Source articles on integrated approaches on instruction, an efficient way to help students navigate the registration process, programs designed to educate first-year students on sexual misconduct, and a center that brings together admissions, academic affairs and student development functions.
The Democracy Commitment (TDC) a national initiative providing a platform for the development and expansion of community college programs, projects and curricula aiming at engaging students in civic learning and democratic practice across the country.
Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life studies the psychology, sociology, and neuroscience of well-being, and teaches skills that foster a thriving, resilient, and compassionate society.
HOME -The Pomodoro Technique® time management
High-Impact Educational Practices | Association of American Colleges & Universities
The VARK Questionnaire | VARK learning styles
The Start-Up of You book
Building a Great linkedin Profile (pdf)
Use Google Calendar appointment slots - Calendar Help
Nearpod interactive mobile presentations that teachers create and customize themselves
Freedcamp group project communication and collaboration
Sessions
An Evening with John Gardner - gateway courses
Bring the Awesome Sauce: Make Your Seminar a Class to Remember
Brad Garner, Indiana Wesleyan
Great tips
Resource packet:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/yfuzlrog2wvc1nh/Bring%20the%20Awesome%20Sauce%20Resources%202.16.pdf?dl=0
PowerPoints:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/el4nfj5h98k69zf/Bring%20the%20Awesome%20Sauce%20Postable.pdf?dl=0
Link to subscribe to The Toolbox:
http://tech.sa.sc.edu/fye/toolbox/web/subscribers_add.php
Utilizing Online Resources to Enhance Campus Services
Lucy Torres, El Centro
Kristen Seldon, Innovative Educators
Sales pitch
Developing Early Social Presence and Mindfulness via a Virtual Cafe
Iris Hinderliter, University of Missouri, St. Louis
Facebook group
Creating an Online First-Year Seminar for Distance Education Students
Kristopher Klann, Universtiy of Florida
Weak
To Flip or Not to Flip in First-Year Courses?
Christine Harrington
Good tools
mSuccess: Using Smartphones to Enhance Student Success, Development, and Learning
Indiana Wesleyan
iHabit, their own app
Faculty Advancing Assessment of a First-Year Seminar and Program
FSW
Plenary Address
Stephanie Foote, Kennesaw State
Turning On Inspiration: Successful Strategies of Outstanding First-Year Student Advocates
First-Year Seminar and Career Collaboration: Incorporating LinkedIn
Amy Petrucci-Effinite, Penn State Shenango
Using Assessment to Build Better Programs: Review of First-Year Programs
IUPUI
Connecting with the Connected Generation
Jennifer Scott & Patti Kirk, FGCU
Virtual Teaching and Learning: Taking the First-Year Experience to the Net
Beau Pihlaja, UTEP, bspihlaja@utep.edu