to Success Brett L Bruner MS Director of First Year ExperiencePersistence amp Retention Fort Hays State University Teresa L Clounch EdD Associate Dean of StudentsDirector of Multicultural Affairs ID: 1018042
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1. From Rookie to Pro:Supporting First-Generation College Students to SuccessBrett L. Bruner, M.S.Director of First Year Experience/Persistence & RetentionFort Hays State UniversityTeresa L. Clounch, Ed.D.Associate Dean of Students/Director of Multicultural AffairsBaker University
2. OverviewLearning OutcomesIntroduction of PresentersWhy are you here?Who are First-Generation Students?Dr. Clounch’s Story – From Headstart to HoodingThe FHSU ExperienceApplication to Your Campus
3. Learning OutcomesAs a result of attending this session, participants will:Define what “first-generation student” means on their campus.Articulate the transitional & retention challenges of first-generation college students.Identify 1 new strategy or 1 strategy to enhance an existing strategy on their campus to support first-generation students and/or their parents & families.
4. Introduction of PresentersDr. Teresa L. ClounchBrett L. Bruner
5. Why are You Here?
6. Who are First-Generation Students?
7. Who are First-Generation Students?
8. Who are First-Generation Students?Dr. Clounch – From Headstart to HoodingFamilial ConnectionCollege PreparationCollegiate Experience
9. The FHSU ExperienceProcess of defining a “first generation” student (2014)FHSU definition: “A student who either has both parents with a high school education or less or with 1 or both parents with some college but not a bachelor’s degree.”Fall 2014 = 52.6% of FT/FT/OC students (n = 981)Retention Risk
10. The FHSU ExperienceFall 2014 – Attempt at a Student Organization – Fort Hays Firsts“You don’t know what you don’t know.”Student interestLack of identity/purpose in organization.“Where do we begin?”
11. The FHSU Experience:Back to the Drawing Board!Transitional Issues Faced by First-Generation Students:What does it mean to be first?How do I discuss finances with my family?How do I reconnect with my family & friends?Where do I go from here?The Struggle to Be First: First-Gen Students May Be Torn Between College & Home
12. The FHSU Experience:Examination of Best PracticesUniversity of North Carolina Carolina Firsts Office of Undergraduate Education & Retention http://firstgeneration.unc.edu/Loyola University New Orleans (LA) First in the Pack Office of Enrollment Management http://enrollment.loyno.edu/first-in-the-packBellarmine University (KY) Pioneer Scholars Program Academic Resource Center http://www.bellarmine.edu/arc/pioneer/
13. The FHSU ExperienceThe Lighthouse ProjectDedicated UNIV 101 Freshman Seminar sectionProgrammed co-curricular experiences with program coordinator (Graduate Assistant for First Year Experience & Orientation)Integration of careers and future with alumni & campus mentors
14. The FHSU Experience:Vision for the FutureParent & family programmingBetter utilization & infusion with the Future Tiger Program (sibling orientation program)The Lighthouse Project commencement pinning & recognition ceremony
15. Application to Your Campus:Brainstorming SessionHow do you define “first-generation student” at your campus?What data do you have to identify the key characteristics of your first-generation student population?What programs, events, or services do you have in place to support first-generation students in the transition to campus life?
16. From Rookie to Pro:Supporting First-Generation College Students to SuccessBrett L. Bruner, M.S.Fort Hays State Universityblbruner@fhsu.eduTeresa L. Clounch, Ed.D.Baker UniversityTeresa.clounch@bakeru.edu