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Carrell, John; Keaty, Hannah; Wong, Aliza – Honors in Practice, 2020
Humanities have traditionally played a limited role in STEM education, yet their natural connections may be used to enrich academic understanding and student experience. Authors explore their mutuality by presenting an interdisciplinary curriculum, Humanities-Driven STEM (HDSTEM). Unlike other iterations of blended disciplines, HDSTEM provides…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Honors Curriculum, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Approach
Cruz, Carmen; Rajpal, Geetu; Lecocke, Michael; Martines, Ian; Lurie, Anna – Journal of Hispanic Higher Education, 2021
This study developed and examined the implementation of an intrusive peer-to-peer coaching program model at a private 4-year master's degree granting Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) located in South Texas. The coaching program provided support and promoted increased persistence among Latina/o students entering first-year science, technology,…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Coaching (Performance), Program Development, College Freshmen
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Tampke, Dale R.; Durodoye, Raifu – Learning Communities: Research & Practice, 2013
Undecided undergraduate students are often considered to be "at risk" for lower academic performance and lower retention rates than students with declared majors. First-year seminars and learning communities are two interventions the retention literature suggests can enhance the success of at-risk students. This paper summarizes the…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, First Year Seminars, Academic Achievement, Success