First-generation faculty members and staff can help create a community that values and understands first-generation students, helping combat feelings of isolation.
A sense of belonging in college, one of the top predictors of student persistence, is tied to long-term outcomes after graduation.
Former first-generation students themselves, higher education practitioners and leaders often have advice for those navigating college for the first time.
Institutions have implemented strategies to connect first-generation community members and foster engagement between learners and personnel.
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