Symposium on First-Generation Students
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Loftin Student Center Fiesta Room
Join us to develop techniques and best practices for working with this significant part of the Alamo Colleges student body. Learn from experts, faculty, staff, administrators, and students with first-generation experience. This mini conference is open to all Alamo Colleges employees.
Agenda
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and continental breakfast
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote Session
9:50 – 10:30 a.m. First Gen Panel
10:35 – 11:15 a.m. Session 1
11:20 – 12:05 p.m. Session 2
12:10 – 12:55 p.m. Session 3
1:00 p.m. Wrap up, door prizes
Refreshments will be available during the event
Session Topics
Background information on first-gen students: Who are these learners? Where do they come from? What do they need?
In the classroom: Techniques, strategies, approaches, and assignments.
Success stories: Does your department, college, or university have a program or resource that has been effective? Share your story.
For administrators: What special challenges or opportunities do first-gen students present to administrative processes?
Keynote Speakers
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Liz Castillo |
Dr. Joan Jaimes, first-gen panel moderator |
Call for Proposals and Panelists
Deadline: Sunday, Oct. 15
If you would like to speak on a panel discussion about any of the session topics above, or if you have relevant information or resources to share that don’t fit into one of these areas, we will be happy to consider your proposal. Simply fill out the proposal form and put "panel" as the session description.
Panel Opportunity: Celebrating First-Gen College Journeys
Are you a first-generation college student, graduate, or professional with a story to tell? We invite you to join our symposium and be a part of our empowering panel discussion.
Share your unique journey, experiences, challenges, and triumphs in a 50-minute session dedicated to celebrating and creating awareness around the inspiring narratives of first-generation college individuals. Your story can inspire, motivate, and provide valuable insights to our symposium attendees.
We welcome your participation in shedding light on the first-gen college experience, and we look forward to having your voice be a part of this meaningful conversation. Your story matters, and it has the power to make a difference.
Let's come together to celebrate, educate, and inspire others on the path to higher education and beyond. Join us in championing the remarkable stories of first-gen college individuals.
Each session will start on the hour and be scheduled as follows:
5 minutes: Introduction
30 minutes: Presentation
10 minutes: Q&A and discussion
5 minutes: Fill out an evaluation form
10 minutes: Proceed to the next session
Questions?
For more information, email Dr. Veronica Morrison at vmorrison2@alamo.edu.
The first 150 people to register will receive a mini gift bag (pad, pen, pencil, and sharpener).