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Using Self-Regulated Learning Content to Support First-Generation Students

Self-regulated learning curriculum may benefit first-generation student success by helping them develop strong habits of mind and positive self-talk.

FirstGen Forward / November 17, 2023

First-gen Student Belonging at St. Thomas

St. Thomas strives to work intentionally to ensure our first-generation student programs support community, academic, and social belonging.

FirstGen Forward / December 08, 2021

First-gen in the First-Year Seminar

A first-year seminar course with a track record of supporting first-generation student success.

FirstGen Forward / February 22, 2019

Demystifying the Application Process for First-Gen BIPOC Students

This essential resource offers step-by-step instructions on how to maneuver the admissions process before, during, and after applying.

Martínez-Vu / April 2024

Closing Gaps in San Francisco

A social justice curriculum paired with student support services and specially trained faculty members has helped two San Francisco-based colleges increase completion rates.

Inside Higher Ed / May 31, 2018

First-Gen Proud–Success Together

The Texas State First-gen family is the sum of our individual contributions.

FirstGen Forward / March 03, 2021

First-Gen to Policy Wonk: The Case Study of an Educator

The chapter will highlight borderlands pedagogy as a means to discuss what educators and public administrators can do to guide first-gen journeys.

Montoya / December 2023

Boston University Newbury Center staff tabling for the First-Generation College Celebration

Boston University's First-Generation College Celebration

Maria Erb shares Boston University's First-Generation College Celebration plans.

November 08, 2022

How First-gen Students Can Land Jobs During the Pandemic

In this challenging internship and job market, it is more important than ever that we give first-gen students the tools to navigate the career exploration and job/internship search processes.

FirstGen Forward / December 18, 2020

Engaging Faculty and Staff Around First-gen

Read more about Ferris State University's opportunities for faculty and staff on-campus to support first-gen success.

FirstGen Forward / September 27, 2019

Academic Motivation and Self-Discipline Strategies for Online Learners

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the academic motivation and self-discipline of online learners and how online academic strategies can translate to the modern-day workforce in the post-pandemic world.

Guetzoian / October 2021

Group of students in front of year banners

Building Relationships with Faculty: Debunking the Myths

Access Barnard seeks to leverage the resources of the College and New York City as a whole to support first-generation students as they navigate the higher education system

FirstGen Forward / November 02, 2022

Preparing Black First-generation Students for Grad School Success

Emphasizing the struggle of navigating bureaucracy, the authors discuss the challenge of preparing for grad school as Black first-gen students.

FirstGen Forward / September 02, 2020

Black First-generation College Students Matter: A Call to Action

Black first-generation students is an under researched topic; this paper calls for intentional research that specifically explores, interrogates, unpacks as well as disaggregates the unique experiences of Black first-generation students.

February 27, 2020