The Center for First-generation Student Success recently announced Northeast State Community College as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24.
To be selected as a First Scholars Network member, the College displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
“We are extremely honored to be selected as a First Scholars Network Member by the Center for First-generation Student Success,” said Dr. Jeff McCord, Northeast State president. “We are committed to providing resources that ensure our first-generation students reach their academic goals.”
Powered by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for First-generation Student Success, the Network is a four-phase approach that allows institutions of higher education to advance student success through creating communities of practice, gaining knowledge of resources, and establishing peer networks.
More than 350 institutions of higher education have joined the Network, representing 49 states and the District of Columbia.
The Center is an initiative of NASPA, a national organization of student affairs administrators, and the Suder Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering the success of first-gen students.
“The Center is pleased to welcome Northeast State into the First Scholars Network,” said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president of the Center. “Through the application process, it was evident that the College is not only taking steps to serve first-generation students but also is prepared to make a long-term commitment and employ strategies that foster an environment of success for this important population.”
As a Network member, the College is afforded opportunities to engage with peer institutions also working to create environments that improve the experiences and success of first-generation students and will participate in monthly calls, professional development, goal setting, blog development, and annual reporting.
After successful completion of the Network Member phase, institutions progress to the second phase, First-gen Forward, after which it is eligible to become a First Scholars Institution. First Scholars is the third phase of the First Scholars Network and serves as the Center’s customized approach to intentional institutional transformation in an effort to advance student outcomes. Ultimately, all Network institutions strive for national leadership as a First Scholars Champion Campus.
The Center for First-generation Student Success recently announced Northeast State Community College as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24.
To be selected as a First Scholars Network member, the College displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Powered by the Washington, D.C.-based Center for First-generation Student Success, the Network is a four-phase approach that allows institutions of higher education to advance student success through creating communities of practice, gaining knowledge of resources, and establishing peer networks.
More than 350 institutions of higher education have joined the Network, representing 49 states and the District of Columbia.
The Center is an initiative of NASPA, a national organization of student affairs administrators, and the Suder Foundation, which is dedicated to fostering the success of first-gen students.
“The Center is pleased to welcome Northeast State into the First Scholars Network,” said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president of the Center. “Through the application process, it was evident that the College is not only taking steps to serve first-generation students but also is prepared to make a long-term commitment and employ strategies that foster an environment of success for this important population.”
As a Network member, the College is afforded opportunities to engage with peer institutions also working to create environments that improve the experiences and success of first-generation students and will participate in monthly calls, professional development, goal setting, blog development, and annual reporting.
After successful completion of the Network Member phase, institutions progress to the second phase, First-gen Forward, after which it is eligible to become a First Scholars Institution. First Scholars is the third phase of the First Scholars Network and serves as the Center’s customized approach to intentional institutional transformation in an effort to advance student outcomes. Ultimately, all Network institutions strive for national leadership as a First Scholars Champion Campus.
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