蜜桃传媒 receives national honor for its commitment to first-generation student success
蜜桃传媒 was recently selected to join the by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA 鈥� Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.
鈥溍厶掖� is honored to receive the First-gen Forward designation, as it affirms our deep commitment to equity and inclusion, which includes creating a welcoming environment for our first-generation college students,鈥� said Rodney L. Parker, Ph.D., LCPC, NCC, interim chief equity and inclusion officer. 鈥淏y joining NASPA's First-gen Forward cohort, 蜜桃传媒 looks forward to further entering the national conversation about how to support, learn from, and build meaningful relationships with our own first-generation students.鈥�
This fall, 蜜桃传媒 welcomed more than 750 first-generation students across class years. The University continues to strengthen its efforts to support first-generation students with campus-wide events like National First-generation College Day, First-gen Friday drop-in meetings with the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, the First-Gen Student Success Committee, the First-Gen Hounds student organization, the First-gen Ally university-wide program, and a forthcoming 鈥渉andbook鈥� to provide additional resources.
鈥溍厶掖�'s mission-driven approach to caring for and educating the whole person provides the solid foundation on which first-generation students may stand, grow, and thrive,鈥� said Mary Beth Mudric, Ph.D., interim assistant dean of undergraduate studies. 鈥淧articipation in the First-gen Forward cohort enables 蜜桃传媒 to further welcome and support students who will be the first in their families to attend college.鈥�
鈥淭hrough the application process, it was evident that 蜜桃传媒 is not only taking steps to serve first-generation students but is also prepared to make a long-term commitment and employ strategies that foster an environment of success for this important population,鈥� said Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.D., assistant vice president for the Center.
Institutions selected for the cohort receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the Center鈥檚 research and resources. As a First-gen Forward Institution, 蜜桃传媒 will offer interested faculty and staff myriad opportunities to engage with peer institutions that are also fostering environments that improve and support the experiences and outcomes of first-generation students.
鈥淔irst-gen Forward is an exciting opportunity for 蜜桃传媒 to join a dedicated community of professionals prepared to share evidence-based practices and resources, troubleshoot challenges, generate knowledge, and continue to advance the success of first-generation students across the country,鈥� said Kevin Kruger, Ph.D., president and CEO of NASPA. 鈥淲e are excited to see a groundswell of activity from the First-gen Forward cohort and know 蜜桃传媒 will be a significant contributor.鈥�
To learn more about the Center for First-generation Student Success, visit .