https://simplecast.com Engaged Learning in Higher Education Short series on engaged learning in higher education from Elon University's Center for Engaged Learning 2025 Elon University Center for Engaged Learning en Thu, 5 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 5 Jun 2025 04:00:16 +0000 https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com Engaged Learning in Higher Education https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/d57b6391-1bca-4d03-a5d4-c7ab7de1d036/393a9528-69e4-486f-9f07-6a51917e84f6/3000x3000/cel-podcast-cel-podcasts-channel.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com serial Short series on engaged learning in higher education from Elon University's Center for Engaged Learning Center for Engaged Learning false https://feeds.simplecast.com/wdaIipiy engaged learning, higher education, teaching and learning Center for Engaged Learning centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu 7a2478b3-8054-4dd0-b044-23effa123f71 First-Year Seminars that Foster Academic Success and Belonging See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-academic-success/.

In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first year seminars that foster academic success, build a sense of belonging and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in college.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Thu, 5 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis, Lucy Sneader, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/first-year-seminars-that-foster-academic-success-and-belonging-0F2O1zQr See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-academic-success/.

In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first year seminars that foster academic success, build a sense of belonging and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in college.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> First-Year Seminars that Foster Academic Success and Belonging Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis, Lucy Sneader, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley 00:03:29 In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first year seminars that foster academic success, build a sense of belonging and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in college. In the final episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader discuss best practices for designing and implementing first year seminars that foster academic success, build a sense of belonging and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in college. belonging, first-year seminars, first-year experiences, academic success false full 7 1 6fe212e8-e6c9-4e13-9f61-7b0e75684d2e An International Student’s Perspective on First-Year Seminars See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/an-international-students-perspective-on-first-year-seminars/

In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary about her experience taking a first-year seminar as an international student.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Nolan Schultheis, Sara Chilton) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/an-international-students-perspective-on-first-year-seminars-7XupFfXn See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/an-international-students-perspective-on-first-year-seminars/

In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary about her experience taking a first-year seminar as an international student.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> An International Student’s Perspective on First-Year Seminars Nolan Schultheis, Sara Chilton 00:05:28 In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary, an international student, about her experience in a first-year seminar. In the sixth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton speaks with Mary, an international student, about her experience in a first-year seminar. first-year seminars, first-year experiences false full 6 1 51f1783a-7329-4f6b-9dd7-01176ffb50ff First-Year Seminars and International Students See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-international-students/

In the fifth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton synthesizes research on how international students are influenced by first-year seminars.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Sara Chilton, Nolan Schultheis) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/first-year-seminars-and-international-students-xyCrz_mK See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-international-students/

In the fifth episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Sara Chilton synthesizes research on how international students are influenced by first-year seminars.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> First-Year Seminars and International Students Sara Chilton, Nolan Schultheis 00:04:08 Sara Chilton synthesizes research on how international students are influenced by first-year seminars. Sara Chilton synthesizes research on how international students are influenced by first-year seminars. first-year seminars and international students, first-year seminars in higher education, first-year seminars, first-year experiences false full 5 1 9b2fcc59-afec-451a-af48-7aa517d2558f The Impact of First-Year Seminars on First-Generation Students See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/the-impact-of-first-year-seminars-on-first-generation-students/.

In the fourth episode in our series, Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis, Lauren Feeley) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/the-impact-of-first-year-seminars-on-first-generation-students-Q9QrNitL See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/the-impact-of-first-year-seminars-on-first-generation-students/.

In the fourth episode in our series, Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> The Impact of First-Year Seminars on First-Generation Students Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis, Lauren Feeley 00:04:18 Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school. Lauren Feeley interviews Megan McMechen about her experience participating in a first-year seminar as a first-generation college student at a large state school. first-year seminars, first-year experiences, first-generation college students false full 4 1 7ba839a2-c304-4d81-892b-78fbeaf1f471 First-Year Seminars and First-Generation Students See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-first-generation-students/.

In the third episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lauren Feeley shares recent research on how first year seminars can specifically impact first-generation college students.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Thu, 8 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Lauren Feeley, Nolan Schultheis) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/first-year-seminars-and-first-generation-students-0dHn8f_4 See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/first-year-seminars-and-first-generation-students/.

In the third episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lauren Feeley shares recent research on how first year seminars can specifically impact first-generation college students.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> First-Year Seminars and First-Generation Students Lauren Feeley, Nolan Schultheis 00:05:24 In the third episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lauren Feeley shares recent research on how first year seminars can specifically impact first-generation college students. In the third episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lauren Feeley shares recent research on how first year seminars can specifically impact first-generation college students. first-year seminars, first-year experiences, first-generation college students, first-generation students false full 3 1 9e708dc2-df35-4f6b-9897-5d8c24105d0b A Brief Overview of Research on First-Year Seminars See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/a-brief-overview-of-research-on-first-year-seminars/.

In the second episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lucy Sneader shares recent research on first-year seminars as high-impact educational experiences.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Lucy Sneader, Nolan Schultheis) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/a-brief-overview-of-research-on-first-year-seminars-wXgGWJ_2 See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/a-brief-overview-of-research-on-first-year-seminars/.

In the second episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Lucy Sneader shares recent research on first-year seminars as high-impact educational experiences.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> A Brief Overview of Research on First-Year Seminars Lucy Sneader, Nolan Schultheis 00:04:13 Lucy Sneader shares recent research on first-year seminars as high-impact educational experiences. Lucy Sneader shares recent research on first-year seminars as high-impact educational experiences. first-year seminars in higher education, first-year seminars, first-year experiences false full 2 1 b5835ea3-37d1-413e-906b-e4369ade53df What are First-Year Seminars? See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/what-are-first-year-seminars/

In the first episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Megan McMechen discusses what first-year seminars are and why they qualify as a high-impact educational practice.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-first-year-seminars-wE1zyvxS See our full episode notes at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/what-are-first-year-seminars/

In the first episode of our special series on first-year seminars, Megan McMechen discusses what first-year seminars are and why they qualify as a high-impact educational practice.

In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episode and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning (www.CenterForEngagedLearning.org).

]]> What are First-Year Seminars? Megan McMechen, Nolan Schultheis 00:02:39 Megan McMechen discusses what first-year seminars are and why they qualify as a high-impact educational practice. Megan McMechen discusses what first-year seminars are and why they qualify as a high-impact educational practice. high-impact educational practices, higher education, high-impact practices, first-year seminars, first-year experiences false full 1 1 92a2be2a-987e-4934-bd48-d5edd8b4f2f6 Special Series on First-Year Seminars Access full episode notes for the series at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/podcasts/special-series/first-year-seminars/.

Episodes in this special series were developed by Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episodes and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning.

]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 centerforengagedlearning@elon.edu (Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Lucy Sneader, Nolan Schultheis, Megan McMechen) https://engaged-learning-in-higher-education.simplecast.com/episodes/special-series-on-first-year-seminars-7e4w3qsw Access full episode notes for the series at https://www.centerforengagedlearning.org/podcasts/special-series/first-year-seminars/.

Episodes in this special series were developed by Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Megan McMechen, and Lucy Sneader.

Nolan Schultheis edited the episodes and created the show art.

Music (“Bali”) by AudioCoffee: www.audiocoffee.net.

The series is produced by Elon University’s Center for Engaged Learning.

]]> Special Series on First-Year Seminars Sara Chilton, Lauren Feeley, Lucy Sneader, Nolan Schultheis, Megan McMechen 00:00:38 What are first-year seminars and how do they contribute to students’ college experiences and learning outcomes? In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. What are first-year seminars and how do they contribute to students’ college experiences and learning outcomes? In this special series, students in Elon University’s Masters of Higher Education program explore why first-year seminars are considered high-impact educational practices. high-impact educational practices, high-impact practices, first-year seminars, first-year experiences false trailer 1