UEN Homeroom

LEAP at the U of U - Helping Students Achieve More

Episode Summary

Jared and Dani welcome Dr. Ann Engar and Dr. Nora Wood, distinguished faculty for the LEAP program at the University of Utah, to UEN Homeroom this week. Our discussion focuses on helping students find a learning community that works for them. Topics include: how the LEAP program benefits diverse student populations, the biggest challenges for students as they enter college, why smaller learning communities are important to students, and the role that peer mentoring plays in helping LEAP students succeed.

Episode Notes

Jared and Dani welcome Dr. Ann Engar and  Dr. Nora Wood, distinguished faculty for the LEAP program at the University of Utah, to UEN Homeroom this week.  Our discussion focuses on helping students find a learning community that works for them.  Topics include:  how the LEAP program benefits diverse student populations, the biggest challenges for students as they enter college, why smaller learning communities are important to students, and the role that peer mentoring plays in helping LEAP students succeed.