{"id":8867,"date":"2020-04-01T15:28:58","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/?p=8867"},"modified":"2020-04-01T15:28:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T19:28:58","slug":"saint-peters-receives-national-recognition-as-a-first-gen-forward-institution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/news\/2020\/04\/01\/saint-peters-receives-national-recognition-as-a-first-gen-forward-institution\/","title":{"rendered":"Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s Receives National Recognition as a First-gen Forward Institution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 April 1, 2020 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution in recognition of the University\u2019s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s will join a national cohort of institutions that have been selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA \u2013 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. Selected institutions will receive professional development, community-building experiences and a first look at the Center\u2019s research and resources.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cÂ鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s has long-served our large population of first-generation students\u00a0 and we are honored to be recognized for our success in these efforts,\u201d said Mildred Mihlon, Ph.D., associate vice president for academic affairs and assessment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University. \u201cWe are grateful for the added resources that will be available to us as members of the “First Gen Forward” cohort and we look forward to building on our achievements as a national leader in upward mobility.\u201d<\/p>\n

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s University is committed to providing continued support for first-generation college students through readiness programs including the Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program, the Academic Success Program and TRiO Student Support Services. These programs collectively provide summer readiness experiences, transitional programs, dedicated advising and coaching, career and graduate school preparedness opportunities as well as financial literacy education.<\/p>\n

Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s maintains a commitment to affordability, offering competitive need-based and merit aid to support first-generation college students who come from low income households. The University also provides continuous support to families who may require added financial awareness and resources to help them navigate unfamiliar college-planning terrain.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, in its second year, First-gen Forward institutions continue to lead the nation by their commitment to first-generation student success,\u201d said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, senior director of The Center for First-generation Student Success. \u201cThe 2020-21 cohort consists of diverse institutions across the nation and we are pleased to welcome Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s for their long-term commitment and demonstrated strategies for scaling first-generation student initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a First-gen Forward Institution, select faculty and staff will be afforded multiple opportunities to engage with peer and aspirational institutions who are also creating environments that improve the experiences and outcomes of first-generation students. Selected institutions will send representatives to the First-gen Forward Workshop to be held in Baltimore in June and will participate in monthly phone calls, virtual professional development, goal setting, blog development, annual reporting and more. After two successful years in the program, institutions are eligible to apply for the Advisory leadership designation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFirst-gen Forward is an exciting opportunity for Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s to join an elite community of professionals prepared to share evidence-based practices and resources, troubleshoot challenges, generate knowledge and continue to advance the success of first-generation students across the country,\u201d said Dr. Kevin Kruger, president and CEO of NASPA. \u201cWe are excited to see a groundswell of activity from the First-gen Forward cohort and know Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s will be a significant contributor.\u201d<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Center for First-generation Student Success, visit\u00a0firstgen.naspa.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University<\/strong>, inspired by its Jesuit, Catholic identity, commitment to individual attention and grounding in the liberal arts, educates a diverse community of learners in undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional programs to excel intellectually, lead ethically, serve compassionately and promote justice in our ever-changing urban and global environment. To learn more, please visit\u00a0www.saintpeters.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

NASPA\u2014Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education<\/strong>\u00a0is the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession. Its work provides high-quality professional development, advocacy, and research for 15,000 members in all 50 states, 25 countries, and 8 U.S. territories. Visit naspa.org for more information.<\/p>\n

The Center for First-generation Student Success<\/strong>\u00a0is the premier source of evidence-based practices, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community to advance the success of first-generation students. Through four strategic priority areas, the Center drives higher education innovation and advocacy for first-generation student success.<\/p>\n

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Media Contact<\/strong>
\nAngeline Boyer
\naboyer1@saintpeters.edu<\/a>
\n(201) 761-6238<\/p>\n

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Jersey City, N.J. \u2013 April 1, 2020 \u2013\u00a0Â鶹ÊÓƵ\u2019s University has been designated as a First-gen Forward Institution in recognition of the University\u2019s demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. 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