Making your mark as a first-generation student
First-generation college students at Colorado State University reflect on their academic experiences.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian / October 07, 2019
Based in extant research, the authors describe best practices and include suggestions and techniques that can help leaders design and implement effective curricula, out-of-class learning experiences, and student support services, as well as develop strategic plans that address potential issues for first-generation students. The authors offer an analysis of first-generation student expectations for college life and academics and examine the powerful role cultural capital plays in shaping their experiences and socialization. Providing a template for other campuses, the book highlights programmatic initiatives at colleges around the county that effectively serve first-generation students and create a powerful learning environment for their success.
