Abstract
Universities implement a variety of interventions to address student engagement and retention. This is especially true post-pandemic as faculty attempt to return to a pre-pandemic structure. Emerging adulthood aligns with the personal responsibility demanded of college students as well as changes in personal growth. In the current climate, stress has been shown to negatively impact executive functioning, the cognitive processes necessary for academic success. This essay describes an intervention encouraging student self-reflexivity around processes for engagement, academic success, and retention. Communication Fundamentals for College Success—a 5-week, two-credit workshop—was developed and delivered by the authors. Curriculum focused on time management, study skills, communication in the classroom, and accessing campus resources. This essay concludes with student testimonials culled from their “Assembling Your Toolkit” assignment.
Author ORCID Identifier
Jay Baglia: 0000-0002-9570-6676
Elissa Foster: 0000-0003-4177-5825
Kendra Knight: 0000-0002-9242-5350
Stephanie Grau: 0009-0002-0249-5513
Recommended Citation
Baglia, J., Foster, E., Knight, K., & Grau, S. (2024). Student engagement in the communication classroom: An intervention to encourage student success. Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, 41, 27-40
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