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Morrison, Stephen T.; Burr, Katherine H.; Waters, Rexford A.; Hall, Eric E. – Journal of College Student Development, 2016
The Elon Gap Experience (EGE) was conceived out of Elon University's most recent strategic plan, the Elon Commitment (Elon University, 2009). One theme calls for "strategic and innovative pathways in undergraduate and graduate education," specifically "to launch a service program as part of a gap-year program" (Elon University,…
Descriptors: Student Experience, Transitional Programs, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation
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Davis-Underwood, Mildred; Lee, JoAnn – Journal of College Student Development, 1994
To increase students' academic success and retention rates, colleges and universities are increasingly implementing seminars that will equip students with academic survival skills such as note-taking and doing library research. UNCC's program was found to be effective, and possibilities for further investigation were offered. (BF)
Descriptors: College Freshmen, First Year Seminars, Higher Education, Program Effectiveness