First Year Experience Program

Program Overview

The First Year Experience Program of University Libraries at Kent State University is part of a university wide commitment to connecting with and supporting incoming students. Our mission is to foster student success through collaborations with faculty and staff and direct interaction with students. Our First Year Experience Program also forms the foundation of the Libraries’ comprehensive library instruction program. 

This page provides information on the Libraries’ programs, initiatives, and services related to the first year student experience.

Program Objectives

The main goals of the Libraries’ First Year Experience Program are to:

• Orient students to the KSU Libraries, resources and services
• Promote in students positive attitudes towards the KSU Libraries
• Make students aware of the support and research services available to them
• Make positive contributions to the success and growth of first year students at Kent State University

Get Involved!

Are you working with or instructing first year students? University Libraries invites you to explore ways of integrating the Libraries into the experiences of your students. For an idea of how the program works, please explore the links in the left bar of this page and/or contact First Year Experience Librarian Jamie Seeholzer.

Contact Information

Jamie Seeholzer
First Year Experience Librarian
Assistant Professor
Main Library, Room 161
330-672-1658