Jump Start for First Gen

Jump Start for First Gen eases the transition from high school to college by creating a close-knit learning community for first generation students.

🟠Provide students with an extended orientation (Early Entrance Experience) allowing ease of transition academically and socially.

🟠Ease the social and academic transition from high school to University by connecting incoming you with upper-class peer mentors and a professional Academic Support Specialist.

🟠Work with students to ensure higher persistence and success rates, compared to eligible students who chose not to participate.

2023 Faculty & Staff Collaboration Award

Program Overview

Learning Design Approach

Applied student-centered learning principles to design learning activities prior to the start of the semester through Canvas, student success strategy workshops in-person, community building activities, faculty engagement opportunities, and ongoing support throughout the entire academic year.

Implementation & Tools

Peer Training Curriculum

Professional Led Workshops

Objectives with Measurable Outcomes

Peer Led Workshops

Communication Systems

Social Media Engagement

Canvas

Assessment Tools

My Role

Led program design, implementation, training development, and ongoing assessment of all program components with cross campus collaboration. Created program recruitment marketing plan and materials.