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Student Success in College: Doing What Works!
is a research-based first-year seminar textbook that
uses a Guided Pathways framework to help students choose and stay on a career path. This textbook is used at over 120 colleges in more than 30 states.
Student Success in College: Doing What Works! 3rd edition:
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An academically rigorous text that includes original research studies and summaries of research
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Just 7 chapters to allow for more in-depth exploration of success strategies and opportunity to build information literacy and critical thinking skills
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Strong focus on career exploration and skill development
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Evidence-based study strategies
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Robust support for students and instructors
For a complimentary instructor copy: visit http://www.cengage.com/repfinder/
First-Year Seminar Research
The following infographic, summary document and book are great resources for those trying the make the case for first-year seminars.
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Click here for Summary Document: A Guided Pathways Informed First-Year Seminar: Frequently Encountered Concerns
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Click here for an Infographic: Research on First-Year Seminars
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Click here for a Summary Document: Overview of Research on First-Year Seminars
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Book: Why the First-Year Seminar Matters: Helping Students Choose and Stay on a Career Path
Faculty Training Videos for Student Success in College: Doing What Works!
The Value of Teaching
Research
Teaching Students about Research
The Jigsaw Classroom
Group and Presentation Skills
Goal Setting and a Visual Imagery Activity
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