• Strategies for addressing the sophomore, senior, and transfer transitions at different types of institutions
• Strategies for assessing student learning or experiences, programs, or courses
• Innovative teaching strategies
• Descriptions of institutional initiatives with demonstrated results
• Alternative funding sources for curricular initiatives, programs, and services
• Programs addressing the needs of special student populations (e.g., adult learners, ethnic and racial minority students, first-generation students, GLBT students)
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National Resource Center for
The First-Year Experience
& Students in Transition
University of South Carolina
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Current Issue

Vol 5 No 6

Greetings from the New Director of National Resource Center
National Resource Center Director Jennifer Keup introduces herself to E-Source readers and invites input on the continuing work of the Center in supporting successful student transitions.

The Big Picture (a column by Joe Cuseo)
Strategies for Promoting Collaboration and Integration Between Academic and Student Affairs
The second in a three-essay series examines strategies for creating effective collaborations between student and academic affairs and drawing parallels between cocurricular and curricular experiences.

Study Identifies Areas Where Pre-College Prep Needed
A study offers insight into students’ perceptions of their pre-college preparation and highlights areas where parents, high school guidance counselors, and teachers may need to place more emphasis.

Teaching the First-Year Seminar Online: Lessons Learned
An administrator at Mount Wachusett Community College reflects on effective teaching strategies after piloting an online first-year seminar.

Specialized Programs Needed for Students With Neurological Disabilities
Two programs serving the unique needs of students with neurological disabilities are highlighted.

The Transfer-Student: Using Parents as Partners
As with other new students, the parents of transfer students are involved in their students’ experience and committed to their success. The article highlights strategies for enlisting parents as partners in supporting the transfer transition.

What’s Happening at the National Resource Center
A listing of new publications, upcoming events, and ongoing research.