1965 Act made way for low-income, first-generation students to break the chain of poverty, become first in their families to earn a college degree.
Stemming from the
continued success, the Council for Opportunity for Education (COE), in partnership with the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA
and The Suder Foundation, is pleased to
announce the continuation of the First-Generation
College Celebration on November 8, 2020. This
date marks the 55th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher
Education Act (HEA), which has helped millions
of first-generation, low-income/under-resources students persist to degree
completion.
On November 8th,
college campuses around the nation are asked to hold celebration including
rallies, panel discussions, listening sessions, and more in recognition of
their first-generation students. Across social platforms, institutions can use #CelebrateFirstGen to share their
events and join in conversations with colleagues and students.
Fayetteville
State University Student Affairs and Office of Access & Student Success will
sponsor the annual First-Generation College Student Celebration on November
9, at 4:00pm. The event features
Terrence J. (Terrence Jenkins), an actor, author, and entertainment
reporter. Terrence J. graduated from
North Carolina A&T with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication and
is a First-Generation college graduate.
The virtual event will be live- streamed on campus and in the
community. DJ Ricoveli will serve as the
MC. There will be free give-a-ways, food
and t-shirts for students attending the live stream on campus (practicing
social distancing).
“We are committed to providing programs,
services, and resources to help first-generation college students be successful
here at Fayetteville State University,” said Juanette Council, Ed.D., Associate
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. “The First-Generation College Celebration
provides us with a great opportunity to recognize and connect with students who
are the first in their families to attend college.”
“Our
First-Generation College Celebration is an extension of our work on enhancing
student success and honoring the resiliency of our students at Fayetteville
State University. This is an opportunity
for our faculty and staff to validate
the experiences of a unique and important population and foster a sense of belonging during a very challenging
time for many students on our campus.” said Teresa Thompson-Pinckney,
Ed.D., Assistant Vice Chancellor for Access & Student Success.
To
RSVP for the 2020 celebration, visit: http://bit.ly/faystatefirstgen.com. If you have any questions,
please email tpinckney@uncfsu.edu or call 910-672-1071.
Fayetteville State
University is a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina
System and the second-oldest institution of higher education in the state,
having been founded in 1867. FSU is a historically Black university offering
degrees at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. With more than
6,700 students, Fayetteville State University is among the most diverse
institutions in the nation. To learn more about Fayetteville State University,
visit www.uncfsu.edu.
The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is a nonprofit
organization, established in 1981, dedicated to furthering the expansion of
college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students
with disabilities. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works
in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies that host Federal TRIO
Programs that help approximately 828,000 low-income students and students with
disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.
The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, serves as the premier source of evidence-based practice, professional development, and knowledge creation for the higher education community while advancing innovation and advocacy for the success of first-generation college students.
