Reframing First-Year Seminars for Student Success: The Self-Authored, Self-Regulated Learning (SASRL) Model

This article presents the Self-Authored, Self-Regulated Learning (SASRL) model for first-year seminars. Grounded in self-authorship and self-regulated learning theories, the model combines academic inquiry with practical success strategies. Qualitative assessment data from 219 participants in 2023 and 2024 showed that the model fostered positive mindsets, strengthened academic self-concept, and supported progress toward self-authorship. Integrating SASRL into first-year seminars offers a scalable way to link academic inquiry and self-regulation skills, creating a foundation for college success.