Professor & Reference and Instruction Librarian Coordinator
Diane Duesterhoeft
she/her
Contact:
Louis J. Blume Library, Room 201
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
St. Mary's University
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, TX 78228-8608
USA
dduesterhoeft@stmarytx.edu
210-436-3346
Supporting First Generation College Students
A "first-generation college student" is defined as someone whose parents (natural or adoptive) did not receive a bachelor's degree. This term is used to identify students who are the first in their immediate family to pursue a four-year college degree.
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TRiO – Student Support Services at St. Mary's UniversityTRiO – Student Support Services (TRiO – SSS) provides St. Mary’s University first-generation college students, low-income students, and students with disabilities the resources needed to earn their degree. TRiO – SSS is committed to helping students progress toward graduation and gain the necessary skills to continue their education or begin their careers.
Additional Resources
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ACUE Toolkit - Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in First-Generation StudentsThe Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) describes three practices to help foster a culture of belonging for first-generation students.
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FirstGen ForwardFirstGen Forward is a nonprofit organization that "fosters success for first-generation students through collaborations with higher education, philanthropy, business, government, and individuals to eliminate the completion gap and broaden post-college opportunities."
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Supporting First Generation College Students - Santa Fe CollegeLibrary guide from Santa Fe College with many resources about supporting first generation students.