This document summarizes a First Year Experience (FYE) program at a community college. It describes the cohorts included in the program, support services provided, and linked courses offered. An evaluation found that FYE students were more likely to have an educational plan, meet with a counselor, understand college policies and the transfer process, and feel part of a supportive community compared to non-FYE students. The program aims to continue supporting students and institutionalize the FYE program.

4. Writing Development (ENGL 826) College Success (CRER 401) Reading Improvement (READ 826) College Success (CRER 401) Elementary Algebra I (MATH 111) Success Strategies for Math (CRER 680 ) Writing III (ESL 843) College Success (CRER 401) English Composition (ENGL 836) Exploring Careers, Majors & Transfer (CRER 407) Academic Reading Improvement (READ 836) Exploring Careers, Majors & Transfer (CRER 407) Elementary Algebra II (MATH 112) Exploring Careers, Majors & Transfer (CRER 407) Writing IV (ESL 844) Exploring Careers, Majors & Transfer (CRER 407) Fall Spring ESL LC Read LC Math LC Engl LC

17. FYE Control Difference I have an SEP 95% 56% 38.8% Hours with a counselor 2.11 1.64 0.47 More knowledge of academic planning 3.51 3.07 0.44 More knowledge of college policies 3.49 3.03 0.46 More knowledge of transfer process 3.38 2.52 0.85 Better understanding of options 3.58 3.16 0.41 Better understanding of programs & degrees 3.59 2.99 0.60 Learned how to set reasonable goals 3.45 3.11 0.35