Celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8th by joining our online discussion of two short readings on First-Gen student experiences and the ways in which we can better support our own First-Gen students at Temple. Then, join our in-person roundtable discussion on Wednesday, Nov. 17th at 12pm for a deeper discussion of the needs and concerns of First-Gen students and the resources available at Temple to support their learning and success.

Guest Facililtator: Jennifer Johnson, Assistant Professor, Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies, College of Education and Human Development

The two readings for this session are:

• McCallen, L.S. @ Johnson, H.L. (2020). The Role of Institutional Agents in Promoting Higher Education Success Among First- Generation College Students at Public University. Journal of Higher Education, 13 (4), 320-332. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/dhe0000143
• Jackson, M. and Tran, N. (2020) Thriving Because of, Not Despite Their Identity.” https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2020/11/06/first-generation-students-often-view-their-identities-source-influence-and-power Light reading groups are informal discussions designed to spark conversation and to build community around shared concerns related to teaching and learning. 

The CAT will send registered participants a Zoom access link to this webinar via email one hour prior to the sessions.