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Building a Summer First-Year Experience Program from Start to Finish
Authors:
Michael K. Herndon ,
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Virginia Tech
Blake C. Nemelka
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Purdue University
Abstract
This conference paper examines how to implement a summer first-year experience program. We address practical, hands-on steps on how to initiate and sustain a credit-bearing summer session program for entering freshman and transfer students at the institutional level. The step-by-step process is not limited only to first-year student programming; it may be beneficial for launching other institutional initiatives. Also discussed are the benefits of internal and external institutional collaborative efforts and strategies for creating a summer first-year experience program that aligns with institutional culture.
How to Cite:
Herndon, M. K., & Nemelka, B. C. (2016). Building a Summer First-Year Experience Program from Start to Finish. Summer Academe: A Journal of Higher Education, 10, None. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5203/sa.v10i0.573
Published on
13 Dec 2016.
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