Professional Development

Through our partnership with the Center for First-generation Student Success, we are proud to offer this short course to faculty and staff. The course offers insights on fostering first-generation student success. Topics covered include the characteristics of first-generation students and best practices to foster first-gen student success both in and out of the classroom.

Faculty and staff who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion and a digital badge. Let us know you have completed the course.

Launch Course

Learning Objectives:

• Understand characteristics of first-generation students.
• Examine research findings regarding faculty and first-generation students.
• Implement best practices for faculty interactions within the classroom setting.
• Explore ways in which faculty and staff can actively contribute to first-generation campus initiatives.
• Learn how to effectively motivate and encourage faculty and staff participation with first-gen efforts.