It’s FYE Planning Season: Why the First Year Matters More Than We Think
Around this time of year, many campuses are deep in planning their First-Year Experience (FYE) programs such as mapping out orientations, Week of Welcome events, and the countless details that shape a student’s earliest moments in college. These efforts are not simply logistical exercises. They are cultural and relational investments that influence how students see themselves, their campus, and their future. KEY POINT: This is the true introduction to a student on what it means to be a college student at your school! Mission, vision, values, tradition, etc.