Developing and Implementing Promising Practices and Programs for First-Generation College Students (Paperback)

Charmaine Troy

ISBN 10: 1032128089 / ISBN 13: 9781032128085

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2022

Paperback. As first-generation students gain greater access to higher education, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities must provide intentional engagement that supports their persistence and graduation. This book serves as a guidebook for higher education practitioners seeking to implement or enhance first-generation programming at their institutions.The chapters provide detailed descriptions of the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and practices intended to support the success of first-generation college students. Authors share insights on building allies, identifying and working through challenges, and applicable takeaways for implementing similar practices and programs at the readers own institutions. Programming discussed in the book ranges in funding levels and includes activities such as faculty dinners, study abroad, bridge programs, living learning communities, peer mentoring, intrusive advising, and holistic well-being. This valuable resource helps higher education practitioners better support and position first-generation students for success. This book serves as a guidebook for higher education practitioners seeking to implement or enhance first-generation programming at their institutions. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781032128085

Synopsis:

As first-generation students gain greater access to higher education, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities must provide intentional engagement that supports their persistence and graduation. This book serves as a guidebook for higher education practitioners seeking to implement or enhance first-generation programming at their institutions.

The chapters provide detailed descriptions of the development, implementation, and assessment of programs and practices intended to support the success of first-generation college students. Authors share insights on building allies, identifying and working through challenges, and applicable takeaways for implementing similar practices and programs at the reader’s own institutions. Programming discussed in the book ranges in funding levels and includes activities such as faculty dinners, study abroad, bridge programs, living learning communities, peer mentoring, intrusive advising, and holistic well-being. This valuable resource helps higher education practitioners better support and position first-generation students for success.

About the Author:

Charmaine Troy is the inaugural First-Generation Program and Operations Manager at Georgia Tech, USA.

Karen Jackson is an Assistant Professor of Education and Associate Dean for Advising Programs at Georgia Gwinnett College, USA.

Ben Pearce is a Program Coordinator at Emory University, USA.

Diana Rowe is a Senior Student Success Advisor at Georgia Gwinnet College, USA.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Developing and Implementing Promising ...
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new