Relevant Research

The following are articles that may be of interest/use to you in teaching your First Year Seminars:

1.  The Role of Academic and Non-Academic Factors in Improving College Retention, ACT Policy Report (Lotkowski, Robbins, & North) VIEW THIS FILE

2.  The Importance of Teaching Academic Reading Skills in First-Year University Courses (Hermida) VIEW THIS FILE

3.  From College Access to College Success, College Preparation and Persistence of BPS Graduates, A Preliminary Study, Boston Higher Education Partnership VIEW THIS FILE

4.  The First Year Experience:  Are We Making It Any Better? (Barefoot) VIEW THIS FILE

5.  McGraw-Hill Research Foundation Paper Urges Colleges to Launch and Enhance Freshman Programs that Address Alarming Dropout Rates VIEW THIS FILE

6.  NACADA Clearinghouse Academic Advising Resources:  Advising First-Year Students VIEW THIS FILE