In a national freshman survey, eight in 10 students said improving their chances of getting a better job was very important in their decision to go to college. But intent doesn’t always translate to reality.

One analysis found that while most first-year students say they plan to engage in career-planning activities, by the time they are seniors, less than a third have used career-office resources beyond résumé reviews.

The First-Year Experience examines how colleges are trying to close these gaps, using first-year programs to introduce students to career planning. With this report, you’ll learn what colleges are doing to support student success in the first year and beyond.

Order your copy to:

• Understand the needs of different student populations, including first-generation, adult, commuter, and online students.

• Get ideas for your own college from experts at 2- and 4-year institutions.

• Learn about the essential elements of first-year seminars, learning communities, and academic support.

• Find out how to help students interact more with peers, including those of different backgrounds and beliefs.