Professional Competencies: Assessment, Evaluation, and Research - Foundational, Leadership - Advanced
Content Areas: Academic Affairs Administration and Services, First-generation Students, Management and Leadership, Student Success
Target Groups: Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, Senior-Level Student Affairs Professional
Institution Types: Large Universities, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities
Certification Domains: Assessment and Evaluation, Leadership
Certification Approved Credit: CE Credit - CORE
Abstract
The “First at Pitt” initiative identifies, supports, and celebrates first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni. It is the capstone of how we have built intentional collaborations between academic and student affairs to create first-generation student success as an institutional priority. Presenters will discuss background information, student population data, and an overview of the related projects and programs at Pitt. We will also encourage a dialogue about how to engage similar partnerships with your campus community.
Presenters
April Belback Associate Vice Provost for Student Success and Advising
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Karin Asher Assistant Dean, Student Engagement and Professional Development, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Maggie Dykstra Associate Director of Student Services, Carnegie Mellon University
“First at Pitt”: Academic and Student Affairs Collaborations for Student Success
