Faculty Resources
Faculty Communities of Practice
Faculty are supported to share best practices and engage in their own growth in supporting the success of first year students. Join by using this Fall First Year Focus Community of Practice form.
Bronco Start content
- Instructors in first year courses are encouraged to use a provided set of videos or slides on the FD Faculty Toolkit site to communicate important messages to first-year students. If you are using them in your courses, let us know with the 2026-2027 Bronco Start Instructor Community form!
- A set of student communications sent via email complements these messages throughout the semester.
Common syllabi structures
Instructors in first year courses are encouraged to use a common syllabus structure to make it easier for students new to the university find and utilize important course information.
Access the recommended syllabus structure
Reports and Program Information
Principles Related to the Use of AI in General Education
University Foundations Faculty toolkits
The First Year Focus FY26 Report is now available.