Elevating First-Generation Student Voices: A Collaborative Approach to Student Success
Start Date
13-2-2025 1:45 PM
End Date
13-2-2025 2:45 PM
Document Type
Presentation
Description
New York Institute of Technology has supported and celebrated its first-generation students for over 4 years through programs and events hosted by a standing body of students, faculty and staff. Recently, we have committed to institutionalize this initiative by moving from a taskforce model to a campus-wide committee inclusive of students, staff, administrators, and faculty representing each of the 5 schools/colleges of the university. As a First-Gen Scholars Network member, we have worked to increase the collaborative support for first-generation students through programming and starting two first-generation student clubs (one on each of our New York campuses). This session will explore the lessons learned from moving from a taskforce to an institutional committee and we will share innovative and engaging programs to support first-generation student success.
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Elevating First-Generation Student Voices: A Collaborative Approach to Student Success
New York Institute of Technology has supported and celebrated its first-generation students for over 4 years through programs and events hosted by a standing body of students, faculty and staff. Recently, we have committed to institutionalize this initiative by moving from a taskforce model to a campus-wide committee inclusive of students, staff, administrators, and faculty representing each of the 5 schools/colleges of the university. As a First-Gen Scholars Network member, we have worked to increase the collaborative support for first-generation students through programming and starting two first-generation student clubs (one on each of our New York campuses). This session will explore the lessons learned from moving from a taskforce to an institutional committee and we will share innovative and engaging programs to support first-generation student success.
