Institutional Support for First-Year Students

Abstract

Higher institutions of learning enroll first-year students in various academic programs. Owing to the challenges that students face, a good number do not complete their course. Student support to the first-year student is therefore quite critical and must not be left to chance. Most institutions have well organized support systems that are anchored on the student affairs division. This chapter takes the reader through the nature and scope of institutional support available to first-year students. This literature review established that most institutions have personnel divisions in place, and they offer support to first-year students. Incorporating parents in supporting students is helpful. Finding may inform counseling staff to develop early intervention programs.