June 5, 2025First-Year Seminars that Foster Academic Success and Belongingby Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy SneaderSpecial Series – First-Year Seminars | Episode 7 In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first-year seminars that foster academic…
May 12, 2025The Impact of First-Year Seminars on First-Generation Studentsby Lauren FeeleySpecial Series – First-Year Seminars | Episode 4 In this episode, Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school. View a transcript of this episode….
April 24, 2025What are First-Year Seminarsby Megan McMechenSpecial Series – First-Year Seminars | Episode 1 In the first episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Megan McMechen discusses what first-year seminars are and why they qualify as a high-impact educational practice. View a transcript of this…