Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the First-Year Experience April Wynn
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Director of the First-Year Experience April Wynn was quoted by Inside Higher Ed in an article titled “First-Year Program Teaches Students Executive Functioning Skills.” The article features the UMW program LaunchPad, which aims to help ease students’ transition into higher education, providing them with life-management skills and connect them with peers and supportive staff.
The article highlights UMW’s four-week program that helps incoming students hone their planning and social skills, with details from Wynn, including “many students struggle with organization, time management and involvement, especially post-pandemic,” said April Wynn, director of the first-year experience. “LaunchPad provides structured support in these areas.” Read the full article from Inside Higher Ed.