Advising First-Generation Students

Advising First-Generation Students eTutorial is the first of it kind professional development opportunity between two associations. Developed and facilitated by NACADA and the Council for Opportunity in Education, this eTutorial aims to help participants better understand First-Generation College Students (FGCS) issues and challenges and help them deliver higher-quality academic advising to this special population.

[All content is self-contained within the eTutorial. No additional materials are required.]

What you'll learn:

• Participants will be able explain the historical context of first-generation college students and the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE).

• Participants will identify the defining characteristics of first-generation college students to gain insights into their strengths and opportunities for growth. 

• Participants will develop a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success. 

• Participants will apply culturally responsive advising techniques to normalize help-seeking behaviors when working with first-generation college students.

• Participants will create a [cross-campus, cross-functional] plan to build or expand their advising networks to support the needs of their advisees' needs, emphasizing the unique needs of first-generation college students.

• Participants will be abel to promote an inclusive learning environment by articulating the issues and strategies to support first-generation college students at their institutions.

Who this is for:

• New advising professionals
• New TRIO Staff 
• Those who are new to advising this population group

About this eTutorial:

This eTutorial introduces a variety of readings and case studies about FGCS that participants will use to compare and contrast their personal practice with and how their institution delivers advising services to them. The eTutorial aims to help participants become better aware of the issues and challenges this special population of students faces attending higher education. By becoming more aware of FGCS characteristics, participants will identify how they can improve their personal advising practices and assist their institutions in improving programmatic advising design and delivery.