FYE Research

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FYE Faculty

Do you want to understand more about the WHY? of why FYE is important? Do you want to learn about FYE student perspectives? Would you like to learn more about FYE and the incredible research current and former FYE faculty conduct? Would you like to get involved with student-faculty research opportunities? Below are published manuscripts and conference presentations specifically about WCU FYE courses, students, and faculty. If you find something of interest, reach out to the first author and ask if they are conducting more research and if you could help.

FYE and FYE-Related Published Manuscripts

Supporting first-year experience students' academic self-efficacy with intentional instructional design 2025 APA Citation:  Jagielo‑Manion R. &· Nagle, J. T. (2025). Supporting first‑year experience students’ academic self‑efficacy with intentional instructional design. Innovative Higher Education, 50:1115–1137. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10755-024-09768-8 .

Impacts of Embedding Diversity and Inclusion Training into First-Year Experience (FYE) Curriculum 2024 APA Citation:  Holik, M., Katirai, W., & Katirai, M. (2024). Impacts of embedding diversity and inclusion training into First-Year Experience curriculum. Journal of Access, Retention, and Inclusion in Higher Education, 6(1), Article 4.

Students Ability to Self-Regulate in a First-Year Experience (FYE) Health Sciences Course 2023 APA Citation:  Holik, M., & Davidson, P. (2023). Students ability to self-regulate in a First-Year Experience health sciences course. Internet Journal of Allied Health Sciences and Practice, 21(3), Article 9.

It Takes a Mob: Retention and Success through First Year Experience (FYE) 2021 APA Citation:  Mrkich, S., Pantazes, T., & Marano, L. (2021). It takes a mob: Retention and success through First Year Experience. Journal of Access, Retention, and Inclusion in Higher Education, 4(1), Article 3.

A Collaborative Model for Diagnosing First-Year Minority College Students' Academic Needs: Establishing a Plan for Academic Success through Academic Coaching and Tutoring 2021 APA Citation:  Jones, T. E., & Manigo, J. A. (2021). A collaborative model for diagnosing first-year minority college students' academic needs: Establishing a plan for academic success through academic coaching and tutoring. Journal of Access, Retention, and Inclusion in Higher Education, 1(1), Article 6.

Pathway to Leadership: The Peer Tutor Coordinator Role at West Chester University 2020 APA Citation:  Lloyd, C. A., Manigo, J. A., Jones, T. E., & Crouse-Machcinski, K. M. (2020). Pathway to leadership: The peer tutor coordinator role at West Chester University. The Learning Assistance Review, 25(2), 27–47.

FYE and FYE-Related Conference Presentations

 Mrkich, S. & Pantazes T. (2026, May 14). Ignite your H5P potential: How FYE built inclusive & accessible course presentations [Conference presentation]. RECAP Conference West Chester University, West Chester, PA. https://wcupa.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=faab12c1-cc96-4717-8a97-b44f00f5be8e  

Mrkich, S. (2026, May 7). FYE ignites potential: Engaging, inclusive, and accessible pedagogy and design [Poster presentation].  Teaching Excellence Showcase, West Chester University, West Chester, PA. 

Mrkich, S. & Pantazes, T. (2025, November). Igniting potential: FYE@WCU’s journey to foundational content for a cohesive experience [Conference presentation]. The Ohio Chapter of the National Organization for Student Success (NOSS-OH). 

Holik, Katirai & Katirai (2021), "Advancing DEI in First Year Experience Courses and Throughout Campus with Curriculum that Works," PASSHE DEI Summit (Onward & Upward conference), Nov. 3–5, 2021 APA Citation.

 Mrkich, S. & Marano, L. (2021, January 14). Growing the beard: FYE, its spin-offs, and meeting the needs of students and faculty [Keynote Speaker]. 2021 SoTLA Conference, West Chester University, West Chester, PA. 

Mrkich, S. & Mader, R. (2019, September 13). From the ground up: Designing, implementing, and assessing first year experience at West Chester University [Conference presentation]. Drexel Assessment Conference, Philadelphia, PA. 

Davidson, P. DeJoy, S., & Mrkich, S. (2019, April 5). An interprofessional approach: First Year Experience and addressing adverse childhood experiences [Conference presentation]. Maximizing Health Outcomes and Access to Underserved Populations: Building Workforce Capacity, West Chester University, West Chester, PA. 

FYE and FYE-Related Podcasts and Other Ancillaries

Pantazes, T. (Host). (2026, May 23). Developing First Year Experience common content. [Audio podcast]. ODLI OnAir, WCU Teaching and Learning Center. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e2gxrBFU92pXId5SOAkYz?si=rwFWj2JgTumiB8Qwr3pyDA