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Enhancing Student Success Through Learning Communities at Humboldt State University

This presentation by Dr. Rees Hughes explores how Learning Communities, like Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) and themed living areas, promote student success at Humboldt State University. The program includes initiatives such as Fall Bridge, Freshman Seminar, and various major-based FIGs that connect students to faculty and resources. With an emphasis on integrated curricula and support for undeclared students, the initiatives aim to improve retention rates. The talk will also address challenges and recommendations for enhancing these programs to serve students better.

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Enhancing Student Success Through Learning Communities at Humboldt State University

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  1. Learning Communities –A Foundational Strategy for Promoting Student Success Dr. Rees Hughes Humboldt State University hughes@humboldt.edu www.humboldt.edu/firstyear

  2. Overview • Freshman Interest Groups (FIGs) • Fall Bridge • Freshman Seminar • Residential Themed Living Areas

  3. English or Communication Class (Area A) 25 students Subject Area Course(s) May be larger classes 25 students Seminar FIGS Form 1 - Major-Based • Business and the Enterprise Economy • Elementary Education • Exploring the Marine Environment • Exploring the Mind • Introduction to Human Performance • Journalism and Current Issues in Society • Life Sciences and the Environment • Music Foundations • People, Community, and Social Change • Visual Arts Foundations

  4. FIGSFall Bridge Remedial English and/or Math 25 students or less Form 2 - Undeclared and Remedial General Education Course May be larger classes • Confidence with College Communication • Math Confidence • Science Foundations • Cultures in Diverse Worlds • Fall Bridge Seminar/Sup-plemental Support 25 students or less

  5. Fall Bridge Retention Rates

  6. Block scheduled, integrated curriculum, no seminar FIGS Form 3 –Integrated Curriculum • Latinos and the Making of America • Making Sense of Our Post 9/11 World • Leadership Through Communication • Communication and Culture 85% of FIG students felt that the FIG helped them make a special connection with other students, faculty and university resources.

  7. Freshman Seminar • Stand alone (no attached courses) – 2 semester units • Emphasizing support for undeclared first year students • Working on strengthening this option

  8. Residential Themed Living Areas • Academic Intensive Living • The Art Colony • Eco Living • Gender Neutral • International Living • Natural Resources Living • Rhythm and Resistance • Women for Change • Outdoor Adventures and Community Service • Health and Wellness • Native American Living

  9. Themed Living Areas - Data

  10. FIG Retention Data

  11. Areas for Improvement • Increase the number of FIGs with truly integrated curriculum • Gain approval for the FIG Seminar course to fulfill a GE requirement • Improve the training of FIG faculty in general and FIG Seminar instructors specifically • The logistics of registering FIG students • Dealing with ELM, EPT, and AP issues

  12. Of Special Note to Other CSU Campuses • Value of diverse approaches • Economics of using existing classes • Importance of integration with other campus retention initiatives (connected efforts amplify the impact) • Innovation in promotion of the FIG (see www.humboldt.edu/firstyear)

  13. Thank you.

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