Episode 1 – A Warm Welcome

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Welcome to our podcast First Generation – One of Many! Click play, and get to know your hosts josh and Teresa as they share a bit about their personal and educational journey. They will introduce you to the world of what it means to be a first-generation student and professional, as well as some facts and statistics worth knowing!

Resources & Recommendations

• Cushman, K. (2007). Facing the culture shock of college. Educational Leadership, 64(7), 44.
• Engle, J., & Tinto, V. (2008). Moving beyond access: College success for low-income, first-generation students. Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education.
• Pascarella, E. T., Pierson, C. T., Wolniak, G. C., & Terenzini, P. T. (2004). First-generation college students: Additional evidence on college experiences and outcomes. The Journal of Higher Education, 75(3), 249-284.
• Pike, G. R., & Kuh, G. D. (2005). First-and second-generation college students: A comparison of their engagement and intellectual development. The Journal of Higher Education, 76(3), 276-300.
• Stephens, N. M., Fryberg, S. A., Markus, H. R., Johnson, C. S., & Covarrubias, R. (2012). Unseen disadvantage: how American universities’ focus on independence undermines the academic performance of first-generation college students. Journal of personality and social psychology, 102(6), 1178.
• Ward, L., Siegel, M. J., & Davenport, Z. (2012). First-generation college students: Understanding and improving the experience from recruitment to commencement. John Wiley & Sons.