The experiences of first-year, first-time college students are impacted by a variety of
challenges that pose a threat to student success and retention. One intervention universities …

The purpose of this study was to assess differences in four-year persistence and graduation
rates between students who participated in a research-based academic first-year seminar …

First-year seminars (FYS) comprise one of 11 researched interventions in postsecondary
education known as High-Impact Practices, but few rigorous studies report significantly high …

To increase persistence, many universities provide first-year seminars (FYS) for entering
students. Although there have been consistent positive outcomes for FYS participants, many …

High-impact practices (HIPs) are well-documented experiences that deepen engagement
and go beyond traditional markers of success for college students. First-generation college …

The personal, social, and academic challenges during the transition from high school to
college contribute to lower retention rates and lower GPAs. These challenges are even more …

The purpose of this qualitative descriptive was to summarize how academic probation
administrators and staff describe the motivational and practical outcomes of individual …

Despite many theories on student success as well as many resources to help students make
the transition from high school to college, many students do not persist in or graduate from …

Students' experiences transitioning from high school to university during their first year are
fundamental to their integration and academic progress in higher education; it can …

The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare mean first-time pass rates on the
National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) of nursing …