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Advice to My Younger Self

Prompt: Ask everyone to share one piece of advice they would give their younger, first-gen self starting college or grad school.

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May 9th Meeting Notes_First-Generation Steering Committee Meeting Notes Date 05092

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Graduates after Four Years: Employment, Finances, and Additional Education (Spring 2024)

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Graduates after Four Years: Employment, Finances, and Additional Education (Spring 2024)

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NASPA_1st Gen College Grad After 4 Years

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Achievement and Federal Student Loan Repayment (Fall 2024)

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Achievement and Federal Student Loan Repayment (Fall 2024)

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First-generation College Students’ Achievement and Federal Student Loan Repayment

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Graduates after Four Years: Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020 to 2021 (Spring 2024)

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Graduates after Four Years: Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic: 2020 to 2021 (Spring 2024)

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EXPERIENCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: 2020 TO 2021

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First-generation College Graduates after Four Years EXPERIENCES DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC- 2020 TO 2021

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First-generation College Students in 2020 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT

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First-generation College Students in 2020 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT

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First-generation College Students in 2020 DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS AND POSTSECONDARY ENROLLMENT

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First-generation College Graduates RACE/ETHNICITY, AGE, AND USE OF CAREER PLANNING SERVICES

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First-generation College Graduates RACE/ETHNICITY, AGE, AND USE OF CAREER PLANNING SERVICES

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RACEETHNICITY, AGE, AND USE OF CAREER PLANNING SERVICES

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First Year Experience, Persistence, and Attainment of First-generation College Students

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First Year Experience, Persistence, and Attainment of First-generation College Students

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Use of Student Services among Freshman First-generation College Students

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Use of Student Services among Freshman First-generation College Students

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First-generation College Students

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Res Life Collaboration for First Gen Friday's

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Etiquette Dinner (with support kindly offered by Dr. Kromka)

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Success Scholars Program at The University of Tampa

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Success Scholars Program at The University of Tampa

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The Success Scholars Program, developed in 2015, is a support program for first-generation and/or underrepresented college students at The University of Tampa. It provides comprehensive resources and support to help students thrive academically and personally, ensuring their success and graduation.

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The Success Scholars Program is a support program for first-generation and/or underrepresented college students* at The University of Tampa.

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society at UTampa

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society at UTampa

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation Student National Honor Society at UT

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation Student National Honor Society at UT

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation National Honor Society at the University of Tampa

Tri-Alpha First-Generation National Honor Society at the University of Tampa is a prestigious organization dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the academic achievements of first-generation college students. At UT, Tri-Alpha creates a supportive community where members can thrive, succeed, and graduate.

In Spring 2024, Tri-Alpha inducted 102 members, including two staff members, fostering a sense of belonging and empowering first-generation UT Spartans to excel both academically and personally. Through various initiatives, including mentoring programs, leadership development opportunities, and networking events, Tri-Alpha provides the resources and support needed for first-generation students to achieve their full potential.

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Dear friends and colleagues of Tri-Alpha: The leadership at Tri-Alpha, and many of our chapter advisors, are disturbed at the legislation being recommended and approved in various states across the country which diminish or ban the teaching, scholarship, and practices of diversity, equity, and

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UT Receives First-Gen Forward Designation, A National Honor

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UT Receives First-Gen Forward Designation, A National Honor

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The First-Gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

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Circle of Change First Generation Student Career and Leadership Experience

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Circle of Change First Generation Student Career and Leadership Experience

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The First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience has been created to provide first-generation students with a career leadership experience specifically geared towards helping these incredible students position themselves for career leadership success in college and beyond!

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HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION

The Courtyard by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall
2825 NE 191st Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone Number: 305-937-0805

The Courtyard Marriott is the first hotel that we have reserved for participants who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

This hotel is about five to fifteen minutes from the conference location. Within walking distance of this hotel is a huge shopping mall, tons of restaurants, and a twenty-five-minute drive to the beach in Sunny Isles.

The standard rate for two queen beds or one king bedroom is $239.00 per night for those who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

To reserve your rooms at this discounted rate, you can click on the special link that has been provide below.
RESERVE NOW
Hilton Aventura Miami Hotel
2885 NE 191st Street, Aventura, FL 33180
Phone Number: 305-466-7775

The Hilton-Aventura is the third hotel that we have reserved for participants who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

This hotel is about five to fifteen minutes from the conference location. Within walking distance of this hotel are tons of restaurants, a nice shopping plaza with things to do at night, and a twenty-minute drive to the beach in Sunny Isles.

The standard rate for two queen beds or one king bedroom is $279.00 per night for those who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

To reserve your rooms at this discounted rate, you can click on the special link that has been provide below.
RESERVE NOW
Hampton Inn Hallandale Beach-Aventura
1000 S Federal Hwy. Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Phone Number: 954-874-1111

The Hampton Inn is the second hotel that we have reserved for participants who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

This hotel is about five to fifteen minutes from the conference location. Within walking distance of this hotel are tons of restaurants, a nice shopping plaza with things to do at night, and a twenty-minute drive to the beach in Sunny Isles.

The standard rate for two queen beds or one king bedroom is $199.00 per night for those who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience.

To reserve your rooms at this discounted rate, you can click on the special link that has been provide below.
RESERVE NOW
If you have any additional questions related to travel and hotel accommodations, please feel free to email our leadership team anytime at circleofchangeleadconference@gmail.com.

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The Courtyard by Marriott Miami Aventura Mall 2825 NE 191st Street, Aventura, FL 33180 Phone Number: 305-937-0805 The Courtyard Marriott is the first hotel that we have reserved for participants who are planning to attend the 2024 First Generation Student Career Leadership Experience. This hotel is about five to fifteen minutes from the conference location.

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The University of Tampa is committed to supporting all students in meeting their basic needs. The Basic Needs Committee works to ensure that students have access to essential resources, focusing on food, financial,and clothing support, among other services. This committee accomplishes its mission through the following avenues:

Emergency Grants: Providing in-time assistance with current or upcoming emergency expenses that are not included in the standard cost of attendance.

Food Insecurities: Providing support with temporary on-campus dining and a mobile food pantry each semester.

Career Closet: Providing students access to free professional clothing appropriate for career fairs, interviews, networking events and the workplace.

Preferred Name: Providing instructions on how to change your preferred name, which will be on display in Workday, SpartanLearn (powered by Canvas), on class rosters and your Spartan Card.

To learn more, email access@ut.edu

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The Basic Needs Committee helps fulfill the University’s commitment to diversity, while actively addressing systemic barriers and disparities in our community.

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National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

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National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

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NASPA is the professional home for student affairs, dedicated to fulfilling the promise of higher education through principles of Integrity, Innovation, Inclusion, and Inquiry. We place students at the center of our work, offering professional development, research, advocacy for equitable practices, and support networks.

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Vision & Mission

Fulfilling the promise of higher education.
The professional home for student affairs.

Advocacy for Student Success

Equality, Inclusion & Social Justice

Research & Scholarship

Professional Development & Engagement

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Vision & Mission Fulfilling the promise of higher education. The professional home for student affairs. Advocacy for Student Success Equality, Inclusion & Social Justice Research & Scholarship Professional Development & Engagement

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NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success

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NASPA Center for First-Generation Student Success

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The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. This website provides context for the current state of first-generation student success, shares current conversations and scholarly literature, offers access to programs and services, and highlights opportunities for engagement with the Center and committed colleagues.

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VISION

Transforming higher education to drive first-generation student success effectively and equitably across education, career, and life.

MISSION

We provide data, training, and expertise for a growing network of colleges and universities around the country to scale and sustain the important work of serving first-generation students.

ABOUT

First-generation college students are critically important and an increasing population at nearly all institutions of higher education. As college and university leaders and practitioners are actively seeking avenues to best meet the specific needs of first-generation students, the Center for First-generation Student Success emerges as a leader for scholarly discussion, information sharing, networking, and program development.

Through provision of services and guidance across institutional types, the Center aims to acknowledge the intersectional experiences of first-generation college students. This website serves as a home for Center updates and announcements, an outlet for sharing cutting edge research and current media conversations, opportunities for engagement through conferences and events, and access to a bevy of programs and services intended to improve first-generation initiatives across higher education.

The Center, based at NASPA in Washington, DC, invites you to join our engaged community of thoughtful practitioners across higher education by becoming a NASPA member. We encourage you to become involved in current and future initiatives and look forward to learning how you are currently serving first-generation students in your community. Thank you for your commitment to first-generation student success!

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

Connect & Recognize

Knowledge Creation &
Evidence-based Practices

First Scholars
Network

Thought Leadership &
Advocacy

Click here to learn more about the Center Strategic Priorities.

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Learn About the Center for First-generation Student Success

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The Center for First-generation Student Success aims to drive higher education innovation and advocacy for first-generation students.

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Our volunteers track down information useful to first-generation college students and update our website. We serve students, parents, organizations, and colleges and universities by offering easy access to a wide variety of resources in one convenient location.

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An estimated 50 percent of the college population is comprised of people whose parents never attended college according to a 2010 study by the Department of Education. The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 30 percent of all entering freshmen are first-generation college students.

First generation students are disadvantaged across a myriad of variables. According to the National Center of Education Statistics only 11 percent of students who begin at community colleges end up with bachelor's degrees. Being a first generation college student is one of the most often cited predictors of higher education failure-a status that universally leads to lesser educational outcomes.

Past research has indicated that students whose parents have no education beyond high school are significantly less likely to graduate than peers whose parents have at least a bachelor's degree. Nationally, 89 percent of low-income first-generation students leave college within six years without a degree. More than a quarter leave after their first year - four times the dropout rate of higher-income second-generation students. Only 6 percent of lowest income bracket have a bachelor's degree, albeit, nearly 40% of highest income individuals do (Fitzgerald and Delaney, 2002).

First-generation students are more likely to forgo a college education, or when they do pursue post-secondary education, are older when they begin their studies, are more likely to work for compensation, and are less likely to feel supported at home. Ironically, students who are first in their families to attend college are less likely to avail themselves of support services and resources than their counterparts. They are less likely to enter competitive institutions, and, when they do, are more likely to be academically underprepared

"To afford an unfettered start and a fair chance in the race of life." Abraham Lincoln, 1861

"To open the gates of opportunity and create a society in which everyone has a chance to advance his welfare to the limit of his capacities." Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965

Assess first-generation student services and communications across campuses;

Provide metrics, rubrics, performance measures and reports;

Engage in first-generation student research useful for post-secondary advocacy;

Facilitate the exchange of, and advancement of, innovative solutions to the challenges facing first-generation students on campus.

Foster inclusive campuses by hosting focus groups of students, faculty, staff, advisory and community members;

Develop, and execute, facilitated campus sessions, staff workshops, faculty convocations, board retreats and cross-campus conversations and forums;

Provide higher education consulting services across academic, student, community and social-capital endeavors;

Introduce the First Generation Friendly Campus Designation and initiatives;

Initiate corporate and community collaboration in support of initiatives;

Support first-generation students through scholarships and gifts;

Offer keynote addresses and convocation speakers;

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An estimated 50 percent of the college population is comprised of people whose parents never attended college according to a 2010 study by the Department of Education. The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 30 percent of all entering freshmen are first-generation college students. First generation students are disadvantaged across a myriad of variables.

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An online community for first-generation college students, providing blogs, videos, and advice from other first-generation students.

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...especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I'm First!, an initiative of UStrive, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students.

Check out video stories from first-gen students, read student blogs and discover colleges that have special programs to support their first-gen students. We feature YouTube video testimonials from first-gen students and graduates from across the country. Watch some below or share your own story.

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especially being the first in your family to attend and graduate from college. I'm First!, an initiative of UStrive, is an online community celebrating first-generation college students. Check out video stories from first-gen students, read student blogs and discover colleges that have special programs to support their first-gen students.

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Flyer for 2024 National 1st Gen Week

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Mission: Empower and uplift first-generation students by increasing awareness, strengthening collaboration, and expanding impact across the UTampa community.

Goals:

Support first-generation students in thriving academically, improving retention, and achieving graduation success.

Build a welcoming campus culture where first-generation students feel a true sense of belonging.

Ensure the long-term strength and sustainability of programs that serve first-generation students.

Honor and celebrate the unique journeys, strengths, and achievements of first-generation students.