Improving student success is an important priority at most 2YCs, but is especially challenging given the wide range of abilities, preparation and goals of 2YC students.

This workshop will bring together faculty, education researchers, professional geosciences to address these issues and share ideas and experiences. We will assemble a menu of best practices for attracting and retaining geoscience students and for preparing them to transfer or enter the workforce.

The goals of this workshop are to:

• Document current practices for promoting student success (e.g., activities, instructional approaches, programs, support structures)
• Explore strategies for effectively teaching all students, including distinct subpopulations
• Develop approaches to engage our colleagues, including full-time and part-time faculty and administrators, in implementing approaches discussed at the workshop
• Foster the network of colleagues who will implement and disseminate insights from the workshop