Access for All: Expanding Opportunity and Programs to Support Successful Student Outcomes at University of Nevada, Reno

Access for All: Expanding Opportunity and Programs to Support Successful Student Outcomes at University of Nevada, Reno
ISBN-10
1948908190
ISBN-13
9781948908191
Series
Access for All
Category
Education
Pages
272
Language
English
Published
2019-01-23
Publisher
University of Nevada Press
Authors
Melisa N. Choroszy, Theodor M. Meek

Description

For many students in Nevada and throughout the nation, they are the first in their family to go to college—these students are identified as “first-generation.” The population of first-generation students continues to increase year-over-year and their unique needs have shaped the way education practitioners must approach serving future students effectively. This collection of essays, written by University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) faculty and students, is an examination of the programs and strategies created to support first-generation and other underrepresented student populations. In addition, it serves as a dedication to the families and students whose hopes and dreams include the attainment of a college degree. Readers will gain insight into the framework needed to provide accessible programs and services to a large and diverse student population before, during, and after college graduation as well as first-hand success stories from the students themselves. Each generation hopes for a better life for their children. Higher education, in particular, has been a dream for many in this country that has been made possible through public and private financial support. Every new generation of college-bound students faces new and evolving challenges, but the fierce dedication and commitment demonstrated in these pages define the key to developing a thriving and diverse institution that helps all students succeed.

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