First Year Experience Discussion Group

Charge

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To facilitate a platform for discussion and idea exchanges related to the library's role in the new student's first year experience in higher education. This could include, but is not limited to, discussions related to student transition and preparedness issues, transfer student populations, information literacy programs, outreach, and cross campus collaboration. The group could be of interest to any librarians working with this population at a variety of schools such as community colleges, four- year colleges, research universities, and even possibly those working in a K-12 setting.

Roster

Kimberly Shotick
(Convener, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)
Lauren Carlton
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2023)

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Resources

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First Year Experience DG discussion list
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Composition

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Discussion Groups are composed of group leaders (conveners) and are open to all members based on interest. Only the conveners appear on the roster.

Origin

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The First Year Experience Discussion Group was established at the 2012 Fall Executive Committee Meeting.

Staff Liaison

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Megan Griffin
Association of College & Research Libraries
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E-mail: mgriffin@ala.org

Get Involved

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