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Program Innovation: A Canvas Course for Orientation
An online course houses resources and orientation details for incoming students at the University of North Texas, providing them with access to information and materials on demand.
First-Year Outdoor Programs Bond New Students, Promote Success
An age-old tradition in higher education is engaging incoming students in outdoor activities. Research points to the value of these interventions to promote academic success and personal development skills.
Housing Woes Abound as Fall Semester Begins
Students living in hotels miles from campus. Six students sharing a single shower. These are just a few of the solutions from this year’s overcrowded campuses.
More Students Means LSU Turning Kitchens Into Dorm Rooms
Campus Engagement Tip: Offer 50 Days of Activities
Campbell University organized daily events for a month and a half to promote on-campus participation and boost feelings of belonging for students.
To Offset a Freshman Housing Crunch, Some Must Bunk With Their RAs
Resident assistants at UIUC learned just over a week before move-in that they might be assigned a freshman roommate due to higher-than-anticipated enrollment. They aren’t happy about it—and their roommates might not be, either.
Campus Engagement Tip: Give a Sneak Peek at the Transfer Experience
The University of North Texas invites prospective transfer students to experience a day in the life of a student, helping them feel confident and comfortable on campus.
Campus Engagement Tip: Create a Commuter Orientation
Colleges and universities target off-campus students with additional resources and socialization opportunities during the orientation process.