Fall 2013: First Years

The 2013-14 academic year brings 1,574 special newcomers to campus: 1,354 first-year students who are joining the class of 2017, 219 students who have transferred or been readmitted, and Anne Huot, Keene State’s 10th president. In honor of Dr. Huot’s arrival, this issue takes a look at first years of various kinds, from first years at Keene State to first years after graduation to first-year programs, buildings, and more.

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Yep, Reading Is Fundamental

November 4, 2013 –

Pilot Course Links Writing to Reading - and Provides a Foundation for College Studies

By Jane Eklund

Writing skills stem from reading skills.

That sounds like a no-brainer, but when Darrell Hucks and Tanya Sturtz, both assistant professors in the Education Department, set out to find ways to better prepare...