Advocating for First-Generation Initiatives at Indiana University - Bloomington
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The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) defines first-generation college students as students “whose parents did not complete a 4-year college or university degree” (2020). According to the Center for First-Generation Student Success (2020), 56% of undergraduate students in the 2015-16 academic year had parents without college degrees. This population has drastically grown in the past few years, yet their road to success has not gotten any easier. First-generation college students are more likely to be Students of Color, come from low-income families, and rely upon grants, scholarships, and loans to afford college (Gibbons et al., 2016). The support for these students is critical in their transition to college, and must continue throughout their collegiate career to ensure they receive equitable resources and opportunities, especially since one of the most prominent issues this population faces is retention (Thompson & Parry 2018). In order to create a more supportive and equitable environment for first-generation students at Indiana University Bloomington (IUB), we believe that the creation of a First-Generation Center or Office would further enhance the scholarships and programming currently available for these students on campus.
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