Nov. 15 and Feb. 28: Register for Track 2: Advancing First Generation Professionals in Higher Education
Session 1: From Strength to Strength—The Journey of First-Generation Professionals
This workshop will highlight the valuable contributions of first-generation college graduates as they transition into professional roles, particularly within higher education. Apply Yosso’s framework to explore how the strengths cultivated as first-generation students—such as resilience, adaptability and cultural knowledge—continue to serve them in their professional lives. Discuss how race, class and gender intersect to shape the experiences of first-generation professionals, and how institutions can recognize and support these multifaceted identities.
- Location: Zoom
- Facilitator: Felix Braffith
- Prerequisite: None
- A Group 2 workshop