TY  - GEN
N2  - This work introduces methods that aid in freshman retention (in the transition from high school and to remain in the university of origin) and orient them towards a successful career in science. Specific examples of successful approaches are given as well as detailed plans for how to engage these students. Pitfalls as well as success are described. In addition this work provides a detailed description of how to develop the students into a cohort that exhibits comradery. Three types of cohort form, those within the freshman class, those among the upperclassmen and those between the freshmen and upperclassmen. The program works because the social reality is that the peer mentor has a better repertoire with the first semester freshmen than the faculty or staff and assists with student success. Factors such as financial aid, policy, and support systems influence student success. In the sciences, students often struggle with the content and adjusting to the college experience. Research states that a mentorship program supports retention as well as enhances the student experience during college. This program creates a cohort group among the upperclassmen mentors and freshmen and provides leadership development for all involved.
DO  - 10.1007/978-3-030-65865-6
DO  - doi
AB  - This work introduces methods that aid in freshman retention (in the transition from high school and to remain in the university of origin) and orient them towards a successful career in science. Specific examples of successful approaches are given as well as detailed plans for how to engage these students. Pitfalls as well as success are described. In addition this work provides a detailed description of how to develop the students into a cohort that exhibits comradery. Three types of cohort form, those within the freshman class, those among the upperclassmen and those between the freshmen and upperclassmen. The program works because the social reality is that the peer mentor has a better repertoire with the first semester freshmen than the faculty or staff and assists with student success. Factors such as financial aid, policy, and support systems influence student success. In the sciences, students often struggle with the content and adjusting to the college experience. Research states that a mentorship program supports retention as well as enhances the student experience during college. This program creates a cohort group among the upperclassmen mentors and freshmen and provides leadership development for all involved.
T1  - The STEM pathway and student retention :lessons applied and best practices through peer mentoring /
AU  - Harrell, Carita,
AU  - Capco, David G.
CN  - Q181
ID  - 1435333
KW  - College dropouts
KW  - Mentoring in education.
KW  - Science
KW  - Technology
KW  - Engineering
KW  - Mathematics
KW  - Science
KW  - Education, Higher.
KW  - Professional education.
KW  - Vocational education.
KW  - Mentorat en éducation.
KW  - Sciences
KW  - Sciences
KW  - Enseignement supérieur.
KW  - Enseignement professionnel.
SN  - 9783030658656
SN  - 3030658651
TI  - The STEM pathway and student retention :lessons applied and best practices through peer mentoring /
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ER  -