Supporting First-Generation, Low-Income Students for Graduation Success
Observations from the Student Enrichment Program (SEP) highlight the vital role of dedicated advisors, instructors, and support staff in serving first-gen, low-income, and disabled students. SEP offers core services like general advising, credit-bearing coursework, and textbook/equipment lending resources to enhance student success. The program focuses on the SEP First Year Experience to provide comprehensive support and enhance student outcomes. Discussion points include faculty observations, the roles of institutions and communities in students' lives, and the benefits of SEP for all stakeholders.
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Supporting First- Generation, Low-Income Students through Graduation Observations from the Student Enrichment Program
Today 5 minutes of SEP Info 5 minutes of Discussion, with opportunity for more after the meeting wraps
SEP: A Quick Overview Serve students who are First-Gen, Low-Income, or have Disabilities 8 FTE: Advisors, Instructors, and Support Staff Approximately 50% Funded by a Federal TRIO Grant APSC 201, Ground Level by Honors Left to Right: Marshall Guthrie, Beth Doughman, Emmanuel Macias, Adriana Carrillo, Chris Solario, Alicia Monrroy, Sheree Solario, Letitia Erckenbrack
SEP Core Services General Advising Credit-Bearing Coursework (Transition, Study Skills, Financial Literacy) Textbook/Equipment Lending Resources
Coursework: The SEP First Year Experience The Reason: More Complete and Timely Information Consistent Scheduling The Plan: 120 students, 3 terms/1 year, Low-Cost/Open Source Textbooks Potential overlap for faculty:
Micro-Assessments and Pre/Post Textbooks: Most commonly purchased online (62%), 45% have not purchased a required book. Technology: 14% lack 24-hour access to computing resources, 8% don t have a smartphone Social Media: 82% use Facebook 1/week, 40% FB is the Social Network they use most often
Discussion Points What are faculty seeing? What role should all of us, the institution and community, be playing in students lives? What can SEP do for you?
