1. 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

2. Welcome
Please make sure to sign in and write any questions you have on the notecards

3. Introductions
Dr. Mondie-Milner

4. 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

5. UT AUSTIN STUDENT EXPERIENCE

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

7. First Generation Experience
Deja Gamble BA & BS ’18

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

9. UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER 
One on one consultations
Available for all majors

10. 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

11. 360 CONNECTIONS ALL Freshmen are placed in small learning communities
Students are connected to a peer mentor and university staff

12. 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)
Accepts most major insurance plans;

13. Students - GRADUATION HELP DESK
Parents - Texas Parents

14. 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

15. 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

16. What questions would you like answered?

17. @utaustinssi THANK YOU STAY CONNECTED Mike Gutierrez
@utaustinssi