First Generation - One of Many
Our mission is to create an archive of discussions with and about first-generation student experiences in and out of the classroom. We hope to continue raising awareness and understanding, provide voice for students and alum as well as present resources for faculty, staff and students working for and collaborating with first-generation students.
Episodes
May 10, 2022 • 62 mins
What the Tech? How would you respond if electronic technology came knocking at your door? Would you tip toe as quietly as possible, so it would go away? Would you ask it to kindly leave you alone? Maybe you would crack open the door and talk for a few minutes. [...]
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May 3, 2022 • 54 mins
The debate over assessment is made up of varied opinions and is nothing new. Evidence shows assessment of educational achievement was used by Sui Emperors in China as early as 589 CE. More current however (1900-1933), is the origin of standardized testing in the United States. The next phase (1933-1947) [...]
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April 21, 2022 • 61 mins
When talking with students about their college experience and identity development, one common sentiment stands out. A majority of students are looking for a sense of belonging. Some consider developing a sense of belonging is just what we do as people. While others take it further and consider developing a [...]
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April 12, 2022 • 55 mins
Students often find success through supportive and empowering relationships. Relationships with faculty, staff, and peers. These relationships can begin organically or meaningful planning - A.K.A mentoring. For years universities and colleges have been developing various forms of mentoring programs. Tune in to this episode to hear more about an ever-evolving [...]
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April 4, 2022 • 51 mins
Mindfulness and wellness have become discussion topics and practices for many over the past two years. However, for many others the two have been part of cultures, or individual lives for thousands of years. On this episode, we have an enlightening and insightful discussion about shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in [...]
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March 29, 2022 • 63 mins
Faculty and staff in higher education focus much of their energy on current students, campus situations, budgets, and other topics that impact the daily goings-on. Meanwhile life as we know it, is not all about universities or colleges. One community outside of higher education is that of young people; more [...]
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March 7, 2022 • 49 mins
“Enter to learn, depart to serve” Mary McLeod Bethune Through outreach, access, resources, and community, TRiO / Student Support Services at Butte College and Chico State are working to achieve Bethune's call to action. This episode highlights what is happening on both campuses in efforts to enhance students' experiences in [...]
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February 28, 2022 • 44 mins
As students enrolling at universities and colleges continue to become more diverse, the need for various and specified types of support is equally surging. Efforts to broaden access to higher education are outpacing campuses' abilities to ensure equity after students are enrolled. In response to many black students' experiences of [...]
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December 14, 2021 • 54 mins
Part of who we are, at this moment, is because of where we come from and who we have come with. However, from this moment forward, who we are going to be will be altered by where we go and who we go with. On this episode we here from [...]
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December 9, 2021 • 66 mins
First-generation students come to higher education from diverse backgrounds and have equally varied experiences once on a university campus. The project Student Voices, led by two Chico State librarians in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Northern Colorado, provides students an opportunity to tell their stories. In turn, faculty [...]
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December 6, 2021 • 37 mins
Formal education, or a systematic structured form of learning in classrooms, is far from the only way students engage with learning. What happens outside the classroom is vital to student, campus, & community growth. On this episode we had the opportunity to talk with staff from Chico State's Student Life [...]
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December 2, 2021 • 49 mins
The journey to and through higher education consists of many parts for first-generation students. From learning about college, to figuring out how to apply to schools and financial aid, to attending orientation (if possible), to enrolling in courses, to working through time as a student, to graduating. But, it doesn't [...]
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November 2, 2021 • 36 mins
Experiences this past year have raised awareness about the already important and numerous discussions and efforts focused on basic needs. If you would like to learn more about what is happening at Chico State to support student, staff, and faculty basic needs, this episode is for you. Our guests shed [...]
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September 20, 2021 • 44 mins
On this very special episode, we hear from two guests: Deana Waintraub Stafford and Claude Taylor, who share with us the efforts they are involved with to support first-generation students and families across the nation. Get to know who these change makers are and the how they are nurturing the [...]
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September 16, 2021 • 45 mins
When it comes to the students who will be our future farmers, plant scientists, or veterinarians, Chico State makes sure they feel supported on their way to graduation and well into their careers! Today we learn from Denise Crosswhite, and Lindsey Jeffery about success efforts and resources available to students, [...]
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August 26, 2021 • 47 mins
Chances are as you stroll through the Chico State campus, or prepare yourself for class online or in person, that you have met an international student during your time there. Chico State is home to 368 International students from all backgrounds who chose to pursue their education here. Their road [...]
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July 26, 2021 • 53 mins
Chico State is home to an abundance of skilled students, staff, and faculty. It is a campus of scholars, athletes, and a population that manages to balance both student & athlete. On this episode, it is our pleasure to talk with a student/athlete and Chico State's Men Soccer coach to [...]
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July 12, 2021 • 54 mins
Higher education is made up of various people with numerous experiences. Many people’s experiences are not visible and often silenced. However, these experiences are impactful and with the right support can provide students opportunities to thrive and be heard. Join on this episode to learn more about students with foster [...]
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June 28, 2021 • 56 mins
Journeys through this world are various, complex, and intersectional. As a result, from year to year and day to day, we are presented opportunities to learn more about ourselves and others as well as the experiences that define the ways we think, feel, and believe. Join us on episode 25 [...]
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June 8, 2021 • 59 mins
The Hmong community has a rich past, is vibrant today, and is creating an exciting future. Whether you know a little or a lot about the Hmong people, this episode is for you. Join us on episode 24 to hear four powerfully moving Hmong women share some of their experiences [...]
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