Tag: first-generation student

Opinion

Points to Consider for Running a Virtual Orientation Program

While institutions across the nation continue to finalize their Fall opening plans, many of them have opted-in for a virtual orientation program.

July 29, 2020

Students

UVA Receives $100M in Funding to Increase First-Generation Enrollment

In an effort to increase enrollment of first-generation students, David and Jane Walentas has donated $100 million to the University of Virginia (UVA). David Walentas, a New York real estate developer, is an alumnus of UVA and was also the first in his family to attend college. According to the university, 75 million of the […]

October 14, 2019

Latest News

Study: No Clear Definition On Who is a First-Generation Student

Higher education institutions have made strides in identifying and assisting first-generation students, but the lack of a standardized definition of a first-generation student is negatively impacting how colleges and universities properly aid this group, according to a new study released Wednesday.

October 3, 2018

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Dallas County Promise Touts Impressive College Enrollment Numbers

Jose Alvarez describes himself as a struggling, first-generation student at El Centro College. His hardships include a lack of transportation and food. But he has made himself and his family a promise to “never give up.”

October 1, 2018

Students

First-Generation University Adult Learners and the Choice of an Online Learning Model

Access, success and affordability of higher education are main topics of discussion among policy makers. The question remains whether or not online education can play a significant role in leveling the playing field and eventually reducing income inequality.

October 1, 2018

Students

Easing The Transition: 3 Pieces of Advice for Supporting First-Generation or Underrepresented Students on Your Campus

Thousands of students are entering college or graduate school for the first time and those who are the first in their family to do so may not know what to expect. While the next couple of years will undoubtedly be challenging for them, here are some ways you (as a peer, as an administrator, or as a professor) can help in cultivating a smooth, positive transition.

September 11, 2018

Students

UConn Has Been “Intentional” About Diversity Efforts

The University of Connecticut (UConn) has created and implemented a variety of wrap-around support services to assist minority students on its campus. Of the 23,845 undergraduates in attendance at UConn, 51 percent are female and 33 percent are minority students, according to college officials. For the 8,337 graduate students, 53 percent are female, while 19 […]

September 4, 2018

Students

UPenn Provides Support Services for First-Generation and Low-Income Students

The University of Pennsylvania’s advocacy for education accessibility among first-generation and low-income students is one of the reasons why it has been ranked as one of Diverse’s Top 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for minorities.

August 31, 2018

Students

The Demands for Diversity Hiring Requires a “Pipeline”

As the summer closes and college campuses across the country come roaring back to life, the demands for an academy that better reflects the full diversity of the student body and their own experiences will no doubt come center stage once again. The demands for a diverse faculty are growing and will further create division between the student body and university administration if they are not addressed in a more urgent manner.

August 21, 2018

Students

Vanessa Sansone: Determined to Make a Difference

Dr. Vanessa Sansone has used her personal background of being a first-generation college student and growing up in a low-income community as influence for her teachings and research on underrepresented groups.

August 9, 2018

HBCUs

I’m a Doctor – Now What? Lessons from a First-Generation Scholar

As I continue to navigate post-doctoral life, my advice for anyone who felt blindsided by expectations to continue excelling is to find a mentor in your field who believes in your potential, will take the time to support you, and push you to flourish through your next phase.

August 8, 2018

Students

How to Make Our Institutions More Accessible

While higher education is abuzz with goals of cultivating greater access and success for historically underrepresented groups, many institutions still engage in practices that work against these goals. If we are truly going to open our doors wider, we can’t do so without transforming our own policies and practices.

August 6, 2018