On Wednesday, October 30th, New Student and Family Programs hosted a Temple Family Webinar: Support for First-generation Students at Temple. Whether you were able to join us or not, we encourage you to review the recording, check out the resources shared, and read the words of wisdom from our panelists!
Recording of Temple Family Webinar: Support for First-generation students at Temple
Panelists:
- Dr. Jodi Bailey, Vice President for Student Affairs
- Dr. Frank Nelson, Associate Professor of Instruction / Director of the College of Science and Technology's First Generation Initiative
- Carlos Bates, Academic Advisor, College of Science and Technology
- Liz Ulivella, Associate Director, Center for Undergraduate Advising, Fox School of Business and Management
- Brandy Jericho-Beach, Parent and Family Programs Coordinator, Division of Student Affairs
Advice from the panelists:
"I think that students need to take risks...the good kind. And that means not writing off opportunities before you've actually investigated them." - Liz Ulivella
"They need to know that if they change their mind it's also okay...So I would just sort of talk to your student about that and what their aspirations are. And if they've explored other options, or they're thinking about different things,...but they might sort of at times be waffling. And that's also okay. College is a time for them to sort of explore different things academically, socially, culturally. And that's not to say that whatever values are at home or culture there is at home isn't important, but this is a time where they can sort of be in their own space, and sort of
make their own world to some extent, that they can then come back and share with you." - Frank Nelson
"They're [students] gonna have difficult times. It's a it's a growth mindset. You're not gonna pass everything...Be supportive...they're gonna have their growth moments and just be there and listen often...They do need you. They say they don't want us. They they say they don't need us. But just call and say, "Hey, I'm just checking in on you. Have a good day." That that goes a long way." - Carlos Bates
"I would say that one of the things that I wish every person would take advantage of is to walk around to look up. Walk around and see all of the great things that are happening at the institution. Walk into spaces that you don't spend every day. Go to the events that are happening on campus....It's very easy to just go to school
and go home.
But this is the only time that all of us have to be able to be with one another for common purpose and common mission and have common identity in a place where we embrace that and we celebrate it. And so college is not just about
the classes...So for our parents, for our faculty, for our staff, for our students get involved, and make
this time something that is exciting." - Jodi Bailey
Links shared during the webinar:
- Temple First student organization and Instagram
- Tri Alpha first-gen honors society
- First-generation student resources
- The ultimate list of resources for first-generation students
- Student glossary
- Parent and Family Experience Portal and family newsletter
- Temple Votes information
- 2024-2025 Academic Calendar
- Accessing student records for family members
- Temple University Career Center: https://careercenter.temple.edu
- Student Success Center: https://studentsuccess.temple.edu
- The Wellness Resource Center: https://wellness.temple.edu/
- Tuttleman Counseling Services: https://counseling.temple.edu
- Search for student clubs and organizations on Owl Connect
- Learn more about events, organizations, and activities with Student Activities
- Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership: https://diversity.temple.edu/students
- Athletics: https://owlsports.com
- Scholarship opportunities: https://sfs.temple.edu/financial-aid-types/scholarships
- Passport scholarship
Encourage your student to join us!
First Generation Celebration!
Thursday, November 7
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 200
Join us as we celebrate and honor our first-generation college students with a fun-filled event! Come out to enjoy a day dedicated to recognizing the hard work and achievements of our trailblazing students. This exciting celebration will feature a photo booth to capture the moment, music to keep the energy high, giveaways with special prizes, and, of course, free food for all attendees!
RSVP here: https://temple.joinhandshake.com/stu/events/1637870
