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Supporting First Generation Students: Insights from Academic Advising Forum

Join us for the Fall Academic Advising Forum held on December 8, 2012, focusing on first-generation college students. This interactive session, hosted by the Advisor Development Sub-Committee of the University Academic Advising Council, aims to explore the unique challenges faced by first-generation students. Attendees participated in a brief audience survey to provide insights about these students, their backgrounds, and the resources they need to succeed. Discover strategies for supporting this important demographic, share experiences, and learn how to better assist first-generation college students.

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Supporting First Generation Students: Insights from Academic Advising Forum

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  1. Focus on First Generation Students Fall Academic Advising Forum December 8, 2012 Advisor Development Sub-Committee of the University Academic Advising Council

  2. First GenerationVideo Link • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyJRiCWy7xo

  3. First Generation College students A Brief Audience Survey and Quiz

  4. Check your clicker • Point the clicker toward the podium when the question appears • Depress button labeled “1/A” • Check light above this button – a. If green, your clicker is working b. If blinks and then turns red, your clicker is a dud- i. Raise your hand and exchange your clicker

  5. Does your clicker work? • Yes • No 0% 0%

  6. What is the highest level of education attained by either of your parents? • Master’s or Ph.D. • Bachelor degree • Associate degree • Some college courses • Enrolled, but didn’t complete any college courses • High School diploma • Did not complete High School 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

  7. At GVSU, approximately what percent of students are first generation college students? • 20-29 • 30-39 • 40-49 • 50-59 • 60-69 • 70-79 • 80-89 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

  8. At GRCC, approximately what percent of students are first generation college students? • 20-29 • 30-39 • 40-49 • 50-59 • 60-69 • 70-79 • 80-89 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

  9. In comparison with non-first generation students, first generation students are more likely to want to live at home during college. • True • False

  10. While attending public colleges, first generation students are more likely to take remedial courses. • True • False

  11. First generation students are more likely to be older, married and have dependents. • True • False

  12. Additional Resources • FTLC Website: WWW.GVSU.EDU/FTLC/ Resources Teaching Resources

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