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First-Generation STUDENT SUCCESS

The Office of First-Generation Student Success at ʦapp is designed with the student in mind. Our goal is to connect ʦapp to resources available at ʦapp that better support and assist in their development as a student beyond average expectations. We achieve this by guiding ʦapp through advising, career services, and other vital student accessibility.

The term “first-generation college student” is defined as a college student whose parents have not obtained a degree from a four-year college or university. The research shows that this group of ʦapp faces unique challenges when navigating through higher education. This includes the absence of support systems and adequate resources, financial struggles, and the overall pressure to succeed.

The Office of First-Generation Student Success serves as a referral hub to the various services that exist to inspire and assist first-generation ʦapp at ʦapp, including academic support, advising, financial assistance and scholarships, mentorship, and the “First and Proud” registered student organization.

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FirstGen Week Calendar of Events

 

Contacts


Address: Office of First-Generation Student Success | Bldg. Student Union - 206 | 777 Glades Road | Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-297-4941 | Email: firstgenprogram@fau.edu



Vanessa Kay Herrera, Ed. D.

Vanessa Kay Herrera, Ed. D.

Director
First-Generation Student Success
Student Union | Room 206A
561-297-2605
herrerav@fau.edu

Sahira Bacchus

Sahira Ganesh, M.S.

Assistant Director
First-Generation Student Success
Student Union, Room 207C
561-297-4941
sganesh2012@fau.edu

Allison Rodgers Zapata, M.A.

Allison Rodgers Zapata, M.A.

ACCESS Academic Coach/Advisor
First-Generation Program Advisor
Bldg. SU-80 | Room 227
561-297-4736
rodgera@fau.edu



Ryan Williams

Ryan Williams, MBA

Coordinator
Kelly/Strul Emerging Scholars Program
Student Union | Room 207E
561-297-4941
williamsryan2017@fau.edu

Monica Jean-Pierre

Moica Jean-Pierre, B.A.

Coordinator
First-Generation Student Success
Student Union | Room 203J
561-297-4941

 

 

GET CONNECTED

The Office of First-Generation Student Success is designed to ensure that all first-generation ʦapp and families have access to information, services, and programs that are offered at ʦapp. Connect with us on our social media to stay up to date with our program offerings and events, or complete our connection form to speak with one of our first-generation team members! We look forward to hearing from you or seeing you at one of our upcoming events!

Ask a First-Generation Program Advisor to help you find the best fit.


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PROGRAMS

The Office of First-Generation Student Success has many programs designed just for you. Please check them out and see which one is the right fit for you.

Please check them out and see if one is a right fit for you.

Programs