FirstGen Forward

The college journey can feel like a roller coaster ride, but #FirstGen students at Tennessee Technological University navigate the twists, turns, highs and lows through community. Learn more about the efforts of Tech's Office of First Generation Student Success in this #FirstGenForward Network blog at https://lnkd.in/gGDFrPQA.

CALLING ALL PRACTITIONERS: Do you work with #FirstGen students at a college in the U.S.? We want to hear from you! We're hosting virtual focus groups as part of a national study with Phase Two Advisory. If you're interested, please register here: https://bit.ly/4hRVCOC

Discover how The University of Akron is empowering #FirstGen through innovative programs like their Akron Rises Program—all designed to support their students' academic & personal success—in this #FirstGenForward Network blog at bit.ly/FGFNetwork25_Akron.

LAST CALL: We want to hear from #FirstGen college students! As part of our student success study with Phase Two Advisory, we're conducting paid focus groups. If you know of a student (aged 18+) who might be interested, please ask them to register here: https://bit.ly/42huO5B

For #FirstGen, "online education can hold many advantages, including flexibility, affordability, a comfortable learning environment, and just-in-time support services," says IU Online's Dr. Chris Foley in this #FirstGenForward Network blog. Read his "confessions" at https://lnkd.in/ggq2wNz6.

At Hamline University, supporting #FirstGen involves everyone working together to build a culture of belonging. Check out the initiatives they've taken on in this #FirstGenForward Network blog at https://lnkd.in/gJXjNUuv.

Did you leave #NASPA25 energized to take the next step in your institution's #FirstGen student success journey? Look no further—We invite you to join the #FirstGenForward Network in 2025! The application period is now OPEN through April 30, 2025. Complete an Interest Form at https://lnkd.in/gjJ4Uymx to receive information about applying and additional details.

"For #FirstGen students studying abroad, stepping into the unknown intimidating." But, as noted in this #FirstGenForward Network blog from undergrad students at Babson College, it can also be very rewarding. Read more about their experiences studying abroad at bit.ly/FGFNetwork25_Babson.

Pssst... There's a new issue of the Journal of First-generation Student Success coming out very soon. While access to the Journal is a NASPA member benefit, you don't need to be a member to read the latest #FirstGenScholarship. Individuals and organizations can subscribe to #JFGSS to learn about the innovative approaches driving #FirstGen college and career success. Prices and subscription information is available at bit.ly/JournalFirstGen.

Indiana University Columbus is working hard to embrace #FirstGen "by design." The IU system of schools joined the #FirstGenForward last year, and IU Columbus is maximizing the opportunity to make coordinated, systematic changes to the way they support first-gen students. Read more about the efforts underway in their blog at https://lnkd.in/gDMvnV3S.