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 form.

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• Instructors in first year courses are encouraged to use a provided set of videos or slides to communicate important messages to first-year students.  If you are using them in your courses, let us know!
• 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

The First Year Focus FY26 Report is now available.