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View article: An Experimental Study of the Impact of Co-Curricular First-Year Experience Programming
An Experimental Study of the Impact of Co-Curricular First-Year Experience Programming Open
The paper uses an experimental approach to investigate whether co-curricular first-year experience programming can have a positive impact on student success related attitudes, skills, and behaviors for first-year university students. We ar…
View article: Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost of repairing surgical scissors
Life cycle assessment and life cycle cost of repairing surgical scissors Open
Purpose The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the environmental impact and financial cost of repairing surgical scissors. Methods We used life cycle assessment (LCA) and life cycle cost analysis to estimate environmental impa…
View article: Students Starting University: Exploring Factors That Promote Success for First-Year International and Domestic Students
Students Starting University: Exploring Factors That Promote Success for First-Year International and Domestic Students Open
There are many factors that influence the first-year university student experience, and these factors can vary depending on student characteristics. In this research, using survey data, we explore differences between domestic Canadian and …
View article: How a Public Relations Crisis Led to the Development of a Partnership Between Academics and Student Affairs to Enhance Student Success.
How a Public Relations Crisis Led to the Development of a Partnership Between Academics and Student Affairs to Enhance Student Success. Open
In 2013, a public relations crisis led a mid-size university to reconsider the concept of student success on campus. Collaborations between Academic and Student Affairs leaders have resulted in important changes at the university. The univ…