Student Focused Research: The Key to Success

In this session, we will give an overview of the research agenda and outputs that have been produced by faculty and staff at Saint Mary’s University (SMU). This work has included research in the following areas: the development of SMU’s First Year Experience (FYE) program, student engagement, student retention, and faculty participation in student success-related activities. This research has been pivotal in driving student-focused changes to the university experience at SMU.

Learning Outcomes

• Research design for student-focused research
• Understanding factors driving student success
• First Year Experience in Canadian Context

Program Co-Authors

• Steven Smith (SMU)
• Tom Brophy (SMU)
• Katelynn Carter-Rogers (SMU, St Francis Xavier)
• Amy McAvoy (SMU)