In this episode:
- Ryan is Associate Vice President of Academic Technology and High Impact Practices.
- FLCC has received a $2.5 million dollar grant from the federal Department of Education over five years to enhance programs that help first year students succeed.
- The college will hire a specialist to revise courses using a principle called Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This will make all classes accessible to anyone, regardless of disability.
- The college will hire a full time First Year Experience Coordinator.
- First year students will be paired with academic coaches.
- We discussed the reasons some first year students struggle.
