Research briefs published by the National Resource Center include summaries of empirical studies on topics related to college student transitions, learning, success, and/or development. These briefs are intended to be read by a general audience, including researchers, practitioners, and educators.
Research Brief
- Academic Advising for Transfer and Transfer-Intending Students: Examining Initiatives and Assessments [pdf]
Hartman, C. - National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Tandon, K. - University of South Carolina
2023 - Understanding Transfer Supports and Initiatives in Developmental Education at Two-Year Institutions [pdf]
Hartman, C. - National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition
2023 - A Comprehensive View of the Post-University Transition: A Longitudinal Study [pdf]
Perry, A. L. - Western Carolina University
2022 - A Critical Policy Review of Well-Being and Equity Policy at Historically Black, Tribal, and Predominately White Colleges and Universities [pdf]
Wicker, P. D. - University of Wisconsin - Madison
2022 - Academic, Social, and Deeper Life Interactions: An Emerging Framework for Promoting Student Success [pdf]
Sriram, R., & Erck, R. W. - Baylor University
2022 - Community College Students Deriving Value from a First-Year Seminar Curriculum [pdf]
Maxson, C. - Ball State University
2022 - Exploring the Utilization of And Satisfaction with Institutional Learning Support for International Students' Psychological Well-Being [pdf]
Tevis, T., & Kugel, S. - Oregon State University, Brunsting, N. - Wake Forest University, Bryant, R. - University of the Pacific
2022 - How HIP are First-Year Seminars for Developmental Education and Provisionally Admitted Students? [pdf]
Keup, J. R., & Penaherrera, G. - University of South Carolina
2022 - Is This What I Signed up for?: A Case Study on Peer Advising during a Pandemic and Presidential Election [pdf]
Callais, V. E., Morgan, D. L., & Rokusek, K. - Loyola University Chicago
2022 - Presenting a Holistic Student Veteran Advising Model [pdf]
Morris, P. - University of Colorado Colorado Springs
2022 - Strengths-based Academic Advising: Supporting Diverse Populations [pdf]
Kranzow, J., & Schneider, K. - Azusa Pacific University
2022 - "These People Really Rooted for Me": An Exploration of Formerly Incarcerated Students' Advising Experiences [pdf]
Yucel, E., & Ortega, J. - University of Southern California
2021 - Linking Faculty Involvement in High-Impact Practices to First-Year Student Participation [pdf]
Fassett, K., & BrckaLorenz, A. - Indiana University Bloomington
2021 - Transfer during COVID-19: Understanding Student Experiences in a Shifting Context [pdf]
Cepeda, R., Rivera, M. D., Jaggars, S. S., & Buelow, M. T. - Ohio State University
2021 - Supporting Transfer Student Experiences and Identity Development Post Transfer [pdf]
Hartman, C. - National Resource Center for The First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, Mayo, J. - The University of Texas at Austin
2020