
Integrating emotional intelligence skills development into the First-Year Experience program has garnered attention from employers, who recognize the importance of relational skills to employment success.
Barton has established the BB&T (now Truist) Leadership Development Program for graduate and undergraduate students.

The Barton Experience and the Barton Blueprint, as a part of the First-Year Seminar were adopted to create a distinctive educational experience for entering students.

Increased enrollment growth and expanded diversity
