1.TAKING STOCK Existing programs/activities to support FYS How can we improve them?

2.BARRIERS TO FYS SUCCESS (1) Lack of preparation, skills Lack of connection to the institution Emotional/Psychological/Health issues Financial problems Time management

3.Barriers to FYS SUCCESS (2) Large classes Classes taught by least experienced instructors Infrequent testing and feedback Instruction/grading based on memorization/regurgitation Insufficient opportunities for active learning strategies

4.BARRIERS TO FYS STUDENT SUCCESS (3) Lack of critical thinking in class Research skills not taught explicitly Inadequate effort to create community Lack of student/faculty interaction outside of class

5.ENHANCING FYS SUCCESS (1) Importance of personal bonds (Tinto) Quality Interaction with faculty (Levin and Levin) Importance of readily available, consistent and high quality advising Outside of classroom experience (Light) Faculty and Student Services work together

6.Enhancing FYS Success (2) Framing the issues at the University of Windsor