Retaining First Generation Students: Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond

December 13, 2011 & December 15, 2011 - 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST

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Overview

Learn how to create effective retention programs for first-generation students.

According to recent numbers, nearly 30 percent of first-time freshman students attending college this year are classified as "first-generation" students, those for whom neither parent holds a four-year college degree. First-generation students sometimes require special attention to succeed in college, and research has shown that their parents are often unequipped to provide the necessary support. While much data is available on the demographics of first-generation students, few institutions have implemented comprehensive support programs to improve their retention and graduation rates.

Join us for a two-part webcast series that will focus on retention techniques you can apply inside and outside of the classroom. Drawing on the insights of two practitioners, this series will provide a comprehensive overview of factors that lead to first-generation success in and out of the classroom.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Student affairs and enrollment management professionals responsible for overseeing retention initiatives for at-risk populations, minority populations, and low-income populations will benefit from this webcast. Academic advisors and deans will gain valuable strategies for interacting with first-gen students in the classroom. The webcast content is particularly well-suited for institutions with growing first-generation student populations or those with little knowledge of first-gen students' special needs.

Agenda

Learning Outcome:

After participating in this webcast, you will be able to identify the factors that contribute to first-generation student success and create effective retention programs.

Session 1: Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Providing Academic Support for First-Generation Students

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST

Understanding first-generation students
- Defining the first-generation student
- Overview of population demographics
Strategies for classroom success
- Educating the faculty on first-generation students
- Providing academic support services for first-generation students
Measuring student success

Learning Outcome

After participating in this webcast, you will be able to identify the factors that contribute to first-generation student success and provide effective academic support programs.

Session 2: Thursday, December 15, 2011

Co-curricular Activities to Engage First-Generation Students

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. EST

Understanding first-generation students
- Defining the first-generation student
- Overview of population demographics
Strategies for co-curricular success
- Creating a comprehensive retention program
- Collaborating across campus
- Strategically involving parents and families
- Recognizing student successes
Communicating the message
- Marketing and branding your first-gen initiatives
- Communicating with on- and off-campus constituents
Indicators of student success

Learning Outcome

After participating in this webcast, you will be able to identify the factors that contribute to first-generation student success and create effective co-curricular retention programs.

Want more information about this event?

Contact Erin E. Swietlik, Conference Director if you'd like additional information about the program agenda.

Instructors

Amy Baldwin

Instructor

Pulaski Technical College

Amy is an instructor of writing, literature, and college success at Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas. There since 1996, she has served as self-study editor, distance education coordinator, professional development coordinator, and, most recently, co-liaison for the Foundations of Excellence and co-director of the Achieving the Dream initiative, which focuses on retention and success strategies for students at the community college. In addition to her work at Pulaski Technical College, she is the author of three student success textbooks, the first texts on the market to address the needs of community college students: The Community College Experience, The Community College Experience Plus, and The First-Generation College Experience. She has facilitated more than 120 workshops across the US on teaching and learning issues such as plagiarism, distance education, acclimating to college, and active learning.

Cynthia Demetriou

Director of Retention

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Cynthia is the director for retention at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in educational psychology, measurement, and evaluation at UNC-Chapel Hill, Cynthia’s research interests include applications of positive psychology in higher education, undergraduate retention, and academic motivation.

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CD Recording of Live Webcast

$350.00

Session 1: Providing Academic Support for First-Generation Students recording

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