The freshman year experience : helping students survive and succeed in college / M. Lee Upcraft, John N. Gardner, and associates.

Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 389-428).

A comprehensive approach to enhancing freshman success -- Part one: today's freshmen and the college experience. Who are today's freshmena? -- A historical look at the freshman year experience -- Understanding student development: insights from theory -- Impact of college environments on freshman students -- Part two: essential programs and services for first-year students. Connecting students to institutions: keys to retention and success -- Orientation programs -- Academic advising -- Academic support programs -- Mentoring programs -- Counseling -- Residence halls and campus activities -- Health and wellness programs -- Character development.

Part three: the freshman seminar. Origins and purposes of the freshman seminar -- Elements of an effective seminar: the university 101 program -- How seminars enhance student success -- Starting a freshman seminar program -- A President's perspective on the value on freshman seminars -- Part four: helping diverse freshman populations -- Hispanic students -- Black students -- Women students -- Adult learners -- Commter students -- Student athletes -- Disabled students -- Honors students -- Part five: building campus support for a strong freshman year program. Providing administrative, faculty, and staff leadership -- Academic and student affairs in partnership for freshman success.