National Resource Center for the FirstYear Experience and Students in Transition

The National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition is a non-profit organization based in Columbia, South Carolina. With 16 employees, the organization is dedicated to supporting and advancing efforts to improve student learning and transitions within higher education. Serving education professionals internationally, the National Resource Center achieves its mission through various avenues. These include hosting conferences, institutes, workshops, and online learning opportunities for professional development. The organization also publishes scholarly practice books, research reports, a peer-reviewed journal, electronic newsletters, and guides. Additionally, they generate, support, and disseminate research, host visiting scholars, and maintain online resources such as a dynamic website, listservs, and social media outlets. The organization's focus lies in promoting student transitions, fostering connections between research and practice, ensuring inclusivity, emphasizing collaboration, and encouraging lifelong learning. For more information, please visit sc.edu/fye.