Key Findings in 2021 First Year Experience Taskforce Report:
Students did not have sufficient opportunity to study with full-time, tenure-track faculty in their introductory courses
Students who participated in focus groups believed that "general education would be seen as more valuable if the courses included more real-world application, a connection to educational and career goals and faculty had an understanding of the needs of first-year students”
Faculty were not provided with sufficient professional develop mentor support
