First Generation Symposium: Blazing a Trail to First-Gen Success View Other Sessions

Join faculty and staff across campus to learn about practices in supporting first-generation students. The purpose of the symposium is to engage the campus in valuable dialogue on promoting the success of first-generation students. The Symposium will take place in various locations in Rackham Graduate School. 

This year, the symposium encompasses four components:

  • Understanding first-generation students and their intersecting identities
  • Teaching and advising
  • Data, evaluation, and assessment
  • Admission, retention, and graduate success.



First-Gen Students Leveraging Identities to Make the Most of Michigan

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Martha Kirpes, Curriculum and Outreach Coordinator, Vicky Bankowski, Facilitator in General Studies, Shaina Jansen, Facilitator in Sociology, Matthew DeMaio, Student Lead Coordinator - Housing

First Gen peer facilitators of ALA 171 “Making the Most of Michigan” lead activities that help first-year or transfer students leverage intersecting social identities to use resources and grow as leaders at Michigan. They present Student Life assessment data indicating ALA 171 students make gains on six learning outcomes.

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