Ryan W. Erck and Kara Alves

In the previous post we offered some foundational considerations for a Christ-animated FYE classroom, including ways to weave in a biblical worldview and help students push back against the common lies influencing their identity. These two strategies, though more ideological in nature, help FYE instructors ensure their classrooms are not merely adding Jesus to the…

The first-year experience (FYE) is a decades-old programmatic initiative aimed at introducing students to campus culture, improving transitions, and promoting retention, often through a course or classroom seminar. Research shows that FYE courses are valuable for students in general, as well as in specific subpopulations (e.g., international, first-gen, etc.) typically in need of additional support…