Join us for the 2026 annual conference on Friday, September 18th at Gateway Technical College in Racine, Wisconsin! 

In an ever-evolving landscape for higher education, our 2026 theme will discuss Digital Transition: College Success in a Swipe Culture. From TikTok study strategies to AI-assisted writing, from digital community-building to screen-time anxiety, our students arrive on campus already immersed in a culture that is fast, visual, and algorithm-driven.

This regional one-day drive-in conference provides a forum for academic and student affairs professionals to share ideas, resources, and engaging pedagogy to enhance their instruction of first-year students.

Questions? Please email mfycplanning@gmail.com. We can't wait to see you there!

Midwest First-Year Collaborative

Educators committed to student success are continuously looking for ways to improve the college experience. What can we do to better engage students' curiosity and interest in learning? How can we make choices for academic programs and student services that increase students' chances for success? What factors matter most in planning for the success of new students?

The Midwest First-Year Conference is a regional one-day drive-in conference that provides a forum for academic and student affairs professionals to share ideas, resources, and engaging pedagogy to enhance their instruction of first-year students.