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Focus on First Generation Students

Focus on First Generation Students. Fall Academic Advising Forum December 8, 2012 Advisor Development Sub-Committee of the University Academic Advising Council. First Generation Video Link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyJRiCWy7xo. First Generation College students.

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Focus on First Generation Students

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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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