Enhancing First-Year Experience Programs for Holistic Student Support
Providing a holistic approach to first-year student experiences, integrating orientation, mentorship, tailored pathways, and high-impact practices to foster a sense of community, knowledge application, and overall support throughout their college journey. Best practices from institutions like Pasadena City College and West Valley College are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of interest area focus and innovative program design for student success.
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First Year Experience Programs Updated: May 19, 2021
Holistic Experience Students should move seamlessly from Orientation PEPS COLTS-CON JAMS Success Teams with the Interest Area being woven in at all points, create high touch support, case management and high impact practices, which are critical for the first-year experience.
First year students will feel a sense of community, be knowledgeable and able to apply the resources available to them; and feel supported in all aspects of their college experience. First year experience consist of: Orientation Peer mentors COLTS CON Welcome Week activities Proactive Registration On-going College Hour Activities Life skill workshops Just in time academic workshops College Success workshops Student clubs Faculty Office hours College-wide events (Speakers, BBQ, bands etc.)
Develop a Pathway Experience Cohort: English, Math and introductory courses), students select path with counselor based on interest areas. Tailor English classes to interest areas which will create a natural cohort. CRER 137: Career Exploration tailored to each Interest Area, MBTI (full) Understanding yours and others perception and judgement, Strong (full) A further in-depth interest inventory using Holland Theory, Resume and Cover Letter creation with guidance from Career Center (8 Years)
Best Practices: Pasadena City College: More comprehensive Year One of PCC Pathways - PCC Pathways First Year Experience - Pasadena City College West Valley College: Course cohort First Year Experience | West Valley College
Additional conversations: Accomplishments & in progress: CRM, PEPs, COLTS-CON College-wide lead FYE vs. Interest Area FYE Changing existing programs to include Interest Area focus Being innovative designing new FYE Utilizing Canvas and Pronto for Interest Area communication and to build Interest Area student community Short-term and long-term funding
