Originally published on September 3, 2015 (Episode 28)
Introduction
What makes the first three weeks of college so important? With Al Zambone this week is Mark Salisbury, at the time of recording Assistant Dean and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Augustana College. Together they look at how these weeks set the tone for students’ entire college careers, shaping study habits, resilience, and social networks.
They consider what professors can do to make a difference in those weeks, and what students themselves should do to get the most out of their college years. Along the way they bust myths about higher education and poke holes in rankings like U.S. News & World Report, suggesting that better ways exist to evaluate colleges.
This is an important episode in our series Higher Ed: A Guide for the Perplexed.
About the Guest
Mark Salisbury is Founder and CEO of TuitionFit, and formerly Assistant Dean and Director of Institutional Research and Assessment at Augustana College.
Listen & Discuss
Why do the first three weeks matter so much in college life? How can educators help students succeed, and what should students be doing for themselves? Join the discussion in the comments and share this episode with parents, students, or anyone interested in higher education.
