Family Orientation Supporting First Generation Students CASSANDRE GIGUERE ALVARADO, PhD DIRECTOR, STUDENT SUCCESS CELENA MONDIE-MILNER, PhD DIRECTOR, NEW STUDENT SERVICES MIKE GUTIERREZ, MEd COORDINATOR, STUDENT SUCCESS DEJA GAMBLE, BA & BS GRADUATE ASSISTANT, STUDENT SUCCESS

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Introductions Dr. Mondie-Milner

Definition of First-Generation Students   Neither parent or guardian has a FOUR-YEAR DEGREE OR HIGHER from an institution in the U.S. HOWEVER if your son or daughter is the first to come to UT you are encouraged to stay! If you’d like to go to another session that is fine too

UT AUSTIN STUDENT EXPERIENCE

First Generation Experience Mike Gutierrez BA ’13 MEd ‘15 Orientation  Graduation 1 week between pictures Brother’s graduation 2018 Obstacles as first-gen

First Generation Experience Deja Gamble BA & BS ’18

SANGER LEARNING CENTER Academic tutoring services including twenty-five free sessions Career exploration services

UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER  One on one consultations Available for all majors

STUDENT ACTIVITIES  Over 1200 student organizations with several to choose from: Cultural, professional, sports and other interests Chance for students to make new friends Student organizations strengthen the university’s commitment towards diversity

360 CONNECTIONS ALL Freshmen are placed in small learning communities Students are connected to a peer mentor and university staff

Helping students stay well COUNSELING AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER FREE confidential counseling and groups UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES All students regardless of insurance status can receive help (512) 475-8394 Accepts most major insurance plans;

Students - GRADUATION HELP DESK Parents - Texas Parents

TIPS FOR YOUR STUDENT Learn to ask for help around the university Learn to say “no”/ time management School is a full-time commitment Learn to ask questions; don’t assume everyone already knows Schedule time to attend office hours – meet with teaching assistant or professor even when things are going well Build networks, get connected and involved Some students will be able to find all of the information on their own, others need help but both paths are okay Maintain physical & mental health while in school

Takeaways Resources and people on campus to help first generation students Helping students navigate college First generation students are not alone Some students will be able to find all of the information on their own, others need help but both paths are okay

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