Engagement in collegiate activities, including student organizations and faculty-led research, is linked to higher graduation rates, but first-generation students are notably left behind.
Almost half (47 percent) of first-generation students haven't participated in any campus activities, a striking 20 percentage points higher than their continuing-generation peers.
Strategies to enhance participation among first-gen students include providing affordable housing closer to campus, which has been shown to promote engagement and belonging.
Career connections significantly impact first-gen students' willingness to engage; however, about one-third haven't utilized their career centers, indicating a gap in support.
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