"We'll Take It From Here": A First-Generation Students' Approach To Engagement During A Pandemic
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Start Date
12-2-2021 2:00 PM
End Date
12-2-2021 3:00 PM
Document Type
Presentation
Description
Sense of belonging and engagement are important aspects to the success of first-generation college students. COVID-19 has forced institutions to reimagine what engagement looks like in the virtual space. To address this challenge Rutgers University-Camden (RUC) created the First-Generation Student Ambassador program to adapt to these changes. An initiative for students by students, 4 students took on the role as leaders to create safe and virtual opportunities for first-generation college students to engage in fun and informative activities to foster a sense of belonging. By using technology like Zoom and Instagram the student ambassadors implemented academic, well-being, and social programs to help students stay connected and successful. This session is geared to students and staff who are interested in learning about how the ambassador program was created, the programming that has been developed by students, and the leadership skills developed by the student ambassadors. Participants will be able to take some of the ideas discussed and implement them at their home campuses.
"We'll Take It From Here": A First-Generation Students' Approach To Engagement During A Pandemic
Sense of belonging and engagement are important aspects to the success of first-generation college students. COVID-19 has forced institutions to reimagine what engagement looks like in the virtual space. To address this challenge Rutgers University-Camden (RUC) created the First-Generation Student Ambassador program to adapt to these changes. An initiative for students by students, 4 students took on the role as leaders to create safe and virtual opportunities for first-generation college students to engage in fun and informative activities to foster a sense of belonging. By using technology like Zoom and Instagram the student ambassadors implemented academic, well-being, and social programs to help students stay connected and successful. This session is geared to students and staff who are interested in learning about how the ambassador program was created, the programming that has been developed by students, and the leadership skills developed by the student ambassadors. Participants will be able to take some of the ideas discussed and implement them at their home campuses.