Engaged Learning in Higher Education

First-Year Seminars that Foster Academic Success and Belonging

See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-academic-success/ [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-academic-success/]. In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first year seminars that foster academic success, build a sense of belonging and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in college. In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art. Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net. The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/]).

An International Student’s Perspective on First-Year Seminars

See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/an-international-students-perspective-on-first-year-seminars/ [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/an-international-students-perspective-on-first-year-seminars/] In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary about her experience taking a first-year seminar as an international student. In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art. Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net. The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/]).

First-Year Seminars and International Students

See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-international-students/ [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-international-students/] In the fifth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton synthesizes research on how international students are influenced by first-year seminars. In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art. Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net. The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/]).

The Impact of First-Year Seminars on First-Generation Students

See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/the-impact-of-first-year-seminars-on-first-generation-students/ [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/the-impact-of-first-year-seminars-on-first-generation-students/]. In the fourth episode in our series, Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school. In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art. Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net. The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/]).

First-Year Seminars and First-Generation Students

See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-first-generation-students/ [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-first-generation-students/]. In the third episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lauren Feeley shares recent research on how first year seminars can specifically impact first-generation college students. In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art. Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net. The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org [https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/]).