FirstGen Faculty

Resources for Faculty

Strategies for Teaching First-Generation Students

Understanding and Supporting First-Generation Students

First-generation faculty can:

  1. Identify yourself as first-generation on the first day of classes each quarter and invite students (first generation or otherwise) who would like to learn more about your academic journey to attend office hours.  
  2. Initiate conversations with other first-generation faculty in your department and college or school, and identify student outreach opportunities with your department or college.
  3. Add your profile to the directory and consider submitting your story to the #FirstGen project. Email cee@ucdavis.edu for more information.

All faculty can:

  1. Make a positive statement about the high percentage of ‘first-gen’ students at UC Davis and express interest in supporting their success.
  2. Learn about issues confronting first generation students by reading the research
  3. Familiarize yourself with support services available on campus and encourage first-generation students to make use of those services.

Resources

Teaching Resources

First-Gen Faculty and Student Speakers

Would you like to have a first-gen faculty member or student speak to your class, group, or event? We have a list of faculty willing to share their stories to connect with first-gen students.

To request a student presenter, email cee@ucdavis.edu.