A Pilot Program to Address First-Generation and Low-Income (FGLI) Student Needs

This article describes a pilot program that employed evidence-based strategies to increase first-generation and low-income (FGLI) student engagement. Over two quarters, the instructors offered three resources allowing students to engage at different levels: panel presentations, themed discussions, a...

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Published inJournal on excellence in college teaching Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 23 - 52
Main Authors DeVille, Nicole V, De Leon, Matthew R, Runnerstrom, Miryha G
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Miami University 2021
Subjects
Academic Support Services
At Risk Students
Barriers
Career Exploration
Career Readiness
Emotional Intelligence
Evidence Based Practice
First Generation College Students
Graduate Study
Job Skills
Low Income Students
Mentors
Peer Relationship
Pilot Projects
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Public Health
Seminars
Skill Development
Social Support Groups
Student Attitudes
Student Needs
Undergraduate Students
Wellness
California (Irvine)
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Summary:This article describes a pilot program that employed evidence-based strategies to increase first-generation and low-income (FGLI) student engagement. Over two quarters, the instructors offered three resources allowing students to engage at different levels: panel presentations, themed discussions, and a peer mentor program. Students requested additional support in navigation of the Public Health major, professional development, and graduate school preparation. Subsequently, the instructors designed a year-long seminar that integrated successful aspects of previous programming with additional areas of interest to FGLI students. Evaluation results indicate variations in student-reported utility of program elements. The authors propose a formalized framework for assessing short-term and long-term student outcomes.
ISSN:1052-4800