Recognizing the importance of community building to a student’s first year experience, this interactive webinar focuses on fostering connection and belonging in both online and face-to-face environments. Join Amy Lee, Margaret Delehanty Kelly, Catherine Lee, and Maggie Bergeron, authors of Approaching College with Purpose, to share ideas, strategies, and activities for nurturing connection with and among your students.
Approaching College with Purpose includes a textbook and student journal that focus on the importance of students beginning their educational journey with intention, developing good habits, creating a strong mindset, and acquiring strategies to ensure a successful transition to college. Delivered with a concise, approachable, and modern tone that respects students, the text and student journal emphasize the importance of communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. Ideal for First-Year Experience and College Success programs, the text and student journal are designed to acknowledge and respect students’ unique perspectives, focus on students owning their experience, put the emphasis on communication, especially writing, and provide just-in-time skill-building resources