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The Evolution of the First-Year Experience: Effective Strategies to Support Today's Generation of College Students
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Heather Mattson – Journal of College Academic Support Programs, 2025
In 1970, American institutions of higher education were faced with the dissatisfaction of their student populations due to intense social and political clashes transpiring throughout the nation. To gain the students' loyalty, the University of South Carolina introduced a groundbreaking course and program designed to counteract the discontent felt…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, First Year Seminars, College Programs, Holistic Approach