First-Year Conference

The Annual First-Year Conference at UW-Madison is an opportunity for faculty, staff, and graduate students to discuss innovative research and practice regarding transitioning students on campus (freshmen and transfer students).  Conference presentations address a variety of curricular and co-curricular student experiences.

2011 First-Year Conference

View the Power Point Presentation by keynote speaker, Dr. Jennifer Keup, director of the National Resource Center for First-Year Experience and Students in Transition.

"We are basically creating educated and engaged citizens for the future that we feel can contribute economically, socially, and personally." -  Dr. Jennifer Keup.

"Faculty discuss programs for new students" (The Daily Cardinal / November 14, 2011)

"Four honored for first-year student work" (UW News / November 15, 2011)