We want to welcome all new hires who identify as First-Generation! As former first-generation college students who are now on the other side, we know that this identity follows us for life. The Office of First-Generation Initiatives celebrates not just students but also faculty/staff and their families! Our mission is to provide a supportive and welcoming community that celebrates and honors the first-generation identity. One way we do this is by showing how many are part of our community. Welcome to Mizzou!
Ways to get involved with our mission:
- Use the First-Gen sign-up form to
- Identify yourself on the First-Gen Faculty/Staff Directory
- Request “Proud to be First-Gen”buttons/stickers to show support
- Subscribe to the FIRST Network Newsletter to stay up to date
- Have us present to your class or collaborate on an event together. Let’s spread the word!
- Be inducted into the Mizzou chapter of Tri-Alpha, a national honor society for first-generation college students (and faculty and staff)
- Share your first-gen story on social media
- Table at First-Generation Celebration Week in November
- Be a First-Gen Champion and advocate: Watch our training video!
Articles:
You Never Stop being First-Generation
How to find resources for First-Generation Professionals
How does your company support First-Generation Professionals
First-Generation Professionals-What you can do to ensure they succeed