Celebrate First-Gen Students and National TRIO Day

We’re hosting special events to recognize & support our first gen students.

First Gen Webinar & DiscussionStarting from the Bottom: Building First-Gen Support Offerings with Little to No Resources

Thursday, February 20 | noon–1:30 p.m. | CUB 204
RSVP not required but appreciated.

Review concrete ways to establish buy-in from administrators, faculty, and staff when pioneering initiatives from the ground up. Topics will include the importance of institutional context, establishing (unlikely) allies, and garnering faculty partnerships.

Pre-recorded Webinar presented by UCLA staff La’Tonya Rease Miles, Ph.D. and Symone Morales M.Ed.. Presentation will be followed by a facilitation discussion relating this to our WSU experience.

First Gen & TRIO Panel
Celebrate & Reflect: TRIO in Action at WSU
Friday, February 21 | 1–2:30 p.m. | CUB Jr. Ballroom
RSVP not required but appreciated.Light refreshments will be provided.

A panel of faculty & staff will share strategies and approaches for supporting first-gen students. Panelists will discuss the changing needs of our students and how to best utilize resources in sharing the responsibility of student success.

WSU is a First Forward Institution, recognized for our commitment and practice in supporting First Gen Students

For questions, please contact Lucila Loera (lucila@wsu.edu).

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