An Analysis of New Student Orientation Programs at U.S. Four-Year Colleges: How Can Administrators Enhance the First and Major Milestone of a Student's Academic Journey?

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Title: An Analysis of New Student Orientation Programs at U.S. Four-Year Colleges: How Can Administrators Enhance the First and Major Milestone of a Student's Academic Journey?
Authors: Chan, Matthew1
Source: Planning for Higher Education. Apr-Jun2019, Vol. 47 Issue 3, p38-52. 15p.
Subject Terms: *College student orientation, *College student development programs, *Graduation rate, *Student engagement, *Learning communities
Abstract: The article focuses on the importance of New Student Orientation (NSO) programs at the U.S. Four-Year Colleges. Topics include effective orientation programs which offer students experiences that reinforce their sense of belonging to the institution and affects retention and graduation rates; and relationship of student engagement with high-impact practice (HIP)-themed activities such as learning communities, collaboration, and active learning.
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