By describing periodicals from the 1840’s for the class, students in Elisa New’s seminar begin to understand the course material and find a voice in the classroom.

In this activity, each student brought in a favorite piece of music that had a spiritual meaning to him or her and shared it with the class.

For Professor Kiely’s freshman seminar, the students chose their favorite paintings depicting the life of Jesus and gave presentations about their impressions of the art.

In "What is College and What is It For?" students think critically about higher education throughout the semester.  

In his freshman seminar, Dr. Paul Barreira randomly chooses discussion leaders just two or three days in advance of class.  

In his freshman seminar "What is College and What is it For?," Dr. Paul Barreira uses an icebreaker that lets students know that there are no right answers and that students should feel comfortable sharing their experiences.  

In her freshman seminar, Joanna Nizynska has her students lead discussions throughout the semester. Through this process, they learn how to respond to the flow of conversation and guide discussion effectively.