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University of Cincinnati

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5.05/4/2026

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Dr. Annie Catherine Kelly serves as Associate Professor - Educator and Course Director of First-Year Seminars in the College of Cooperative Education and Professional Studies at the University of Cincinnati. She is a passionate academic leader dedicated to advancing student success through high-impact programs that promote retention, belonging, and engagement. Her approach is rooted in the principles of Appreciative Advising and integrative learning, applied to support both students and her instructor team. In her role, Kelly oversees the strategic coordination of the first-year seminar course, PD 1015: Next Bearcat Lives Here, managing faculty development, peer education, curriculum design, and assessment initiatives. She is recognized for her contributions to first-year course design, peer leadership, and appreciative education, serving as a speaker and author on these topics. Additionally, she holds the position of Editor for Insights for College Transitions, published by the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition, and is a faculty affiliate within the Office of Appreciative Education at Florida Atlantic University.