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Serving Underrepresented Students: First Generation, Low-Income Students

Serving Underrepresented Students: First Generation, Low-Income Students. Sara Boquin , Director of Student Support Services at USD Rachel Acosta, Academic Coordinator for Student Support Services, USD Freddy Delgado-Wong, Academic Coordinator for Student Support Services, USD.

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Serving Underrepresented Students: First Generation, Low-Income Students

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  1. Serving Underrepresented Students: First Generation, Low-Income Students Sara Boquin, Director of Student Support Services at USD Rachel Acosta, Academic Coordinator for Student Support Services, USD Freddy Delgado-Wong, Academic Coordinator for Student Support Services, USD

  2. Definition • First Generation – neither of the student’s parents/guardians received a 4 year degree. • Low-Income – in a university setting, dictated by federal guidelines. • For Student Support Services, taxable income dictates low-income status. • In the context of USD…..SSS is the primary program supporting this population

  3. Challenges • Financial Struggles • Academic Preparedness • Study Skills • Cultural Transition • Understanding University Culture • Balancing Life (i.e. Freedom from family)

  4. Financial Struggle • Financial Aid and the FAFSA • Home Situation • Compared to the university culture • Money outside of financial aid (i.e. students with jobs)

  5. Academic Preparedness and Study Skills • Caliber of high school in comparison to academic rigor of a university • Majors and areas of study • High school study habits vs. College study skills • Difference in classes, coursework, and grading

  6. Cultural Transition • Transitioning from cultural base and comfort zone to an unfamiliar area • Importance of ethnicity in comparison to university culture • Staying true to culture in a new place • Identity Development

  7. Understanding University Culture • Each university has its own unique campus culture • Navigating a higher education environment • Finding comfort zone within university culture • Getting involved on campus • Clubs • Intramurals • Student Organizations • Leadership Positions

  8. Balancing Life • New role as a student – differences with student role in high school • Social Transition • In addition to classes, students balance several other things: • Work • Family • Campus Involvement • Social Life

  9. Support • Student Support Services • Brief history • Numerous programs around the nation • Within the context of the University of San Diego…. • Importance of community and genuine caring

  10. Other Forms of Support • Tutoring • Mentoring • Counseling • Summer Bridge • Workshops • Advising • Cultural Activities

  11. Questions?

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