Redesigning a First-Year Experience (FYE) program is one of the highest-impact projects a college can take on. It touches student success, retention, equity, and the entire student journey. But leading that kind of change requires more than good intentions—it calls for agile, intentional leadership. That’s where the MACRO framework shines.
In this week’s podcast, we walk through how to apply Match, Assign, Coach, Reflect, and Ovation to the challenge of FYE redesign. It starts with building the right team—faculty, advisors, tech support, and institutional researchers who care deeply about student belonging. Then it’s about assigning clear roles, coaching for growth, reflecting as a team, and celebrating the work in visible ways.
If you’re tackling a student success initiative, FYE or otherwise, listen in and use our free worksheet to guide your own MACRO moment.