is to retain and graduate at least 95% of these scholars.To enhance the success of these scholars, a zero-credit six-week orientation course wasdeveloped in Fall 2017 focusing on four dimensions of student wellness: academic, financial,social, and personal. This paper describes the development of this course, its content, and themodifications that were made to the course for Fall 2018.The paper will also address the research conducted in order to generate knowledge about theprogram elements that will be essential for the success of vertical transfer programs at otheruniversities. Two research instruments are described: an online survey and a focus groupinterview that were developed, and administered to the transfer scholars in their first
onlineinstruction is video and/or reading based with little or no interaction among the students andinstructors. This has potential negative effects on: collaborative learning, instructor facilitation,and a student’s ability to seek and receive help in the moment [43]. Further, opportunities foractive learning and interactive experiences are limited due to lack of access to labs, equipment,and learning environments specifically designed for interactive learning [44]. There are alsominimal opportunities to explore the ‘hidden curriculum’ [45] and support students’development in areas other than technical content, such as participating in mentoring and thedevelopment of social capital, one of the keys to recruiting and retaining low-income, racial orethnic
Engineering, California State University at Fresno, CA. His research interests include digital photogrammetry, feature tracking, and sensor calibration and integration.Karen Willis, Fresno City College Karen Willis has been a teaching mathematics at the two-year community college level for 6 years, as well as 3 years at the university level. Karen has several years of experience in tutorial coordinating and tutor training, as well as participating as a faculty mentor for engineering scholars. She loves to foster collaboration in the classroom between students so they can learn to work and grow together. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021