Nearly one-third of college students have parents with no college experience. Too often first-generation parents feel ashamed of their lack of knowledge about college and don’t see the important work they have already done to help their students into higher education.
Administrators aware of the need to engage first-generation and other underrepresented parents can take positive steps towards including all families that bring students to campus. One example would be to invite any first-generation faculty and staff members who have been through the college process to speak at panels and sessions for these families.
Managing the 21st Century Parent will help college leaders and those who work with parents to better understand the attitudes and concerns of family members. Explore strategies and initiatives that a broad range of institutions are using to truly make all parents partners.
