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Metzger, Kelsey J.; Wright, Jake; Erdmann, Robert M.; Lemer, Bronson; Olson, Rachel L. – Journal of The First-Year Experience & Students in Transition, 2022
We investigated changes in students' reported sense of community in the context of a one-semester first-year seminar course using the Community and School Community Inventory (CSCI) research instrument across two years with differing instructional formats. We report a statistically significant increase in students' sense of perceived classroom…
Descriptors: Sense of Community, First Year Seminars, College Freshmen, Identification (Psychology)
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Stebleton, Michael J. – Journal of College and Character, 2019
College students receive countless messages about "following passion" and "doing what you love" (DWYL). What happens when these repeated messages ultimately do a disservice to some students? Although pursuing one's interests is strongly encouraged, the author explores the limitations of the DWYL advice at all costs, including…
Descriptors: Student Interests, Career Development, Self Concept, Futures (of Society)
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Higbee, Jeanne L.; Schultz, Jennifer L. – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2013
This paper summarizes results of a study of 105 student-athletes enrolled in a first-year experience course. Students were asked, "What is the biggest unanswered question you have about college?" Results indicated that students' most burning questions were related to academics; relatively few student responses were directly related to…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, College Athletics, Athletes, Academic Achievement
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Addo, Akosua Obuo; Castle, Eric E. – Higher Education Studies, 2015
Curricula content and structure that encourages interdisciplinary learning, inter-level organization, cross-institutional study supports innovation and inspires new ideas about curricular design in higher education. The purpose of this article is to discuss a collaborative effort of two classes on different campuses to map play in the culturally…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Ethics, Interdisciplinary Approach, Curriculum Design