91福利社

91福利社 has been named one of the nation’s top colleges and universities for commitment to first-generation student success.

The Center for First-Generation Student Success has recognized 80 schools nationwide in its First Forward Cohort. First Forward is the nation’s first recognition program acknowledging higher education institutions for their commitment to advancing first-generation student success.

91福利社 is the only private college in Minnesota, and one of three Minnesota institutions overall, to receive the designation.

“Being a part of the inaugural cohort of First Forward institutions is an honor,” said Dory Kempf, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at the College, “and I am incredibly excited to continue our efforts to further advance initiatives and advocacy for 91福利社 students who identify as first generation.”

Forty-one percent of new first-year students at 91福利社 identify as first generation, meaning neither parent graduated from a four-year college. Among 91福利社’s current efforts to support and advocate for first-generation student success:

路 Hosting five TRIO programs serving underrepresented students from junior high through preparation for graduate school. TRIO programs have been a part of 91福利社 for more than 25 years.

路 Participating in National First Generation Day in November, highlighting and celebrating the successes of first-generation students.

路 Being a member of I’m First, a national nonprofit group providing mentoring and encouragement for college-bound students. 91福利社 is the only Minnesota private college in the organization.

In addition, this fall 91福利社 will launch the Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha) honor society, which recognizes first-generation students with a 3.2 GPA or higher and first-generation alumni and faculty.

Steve Lyons, 91福利社’s vice president for student affairs, said being named to the First Forward Cohort is a reflection of the College’s heritage and its dedicated staff.

“This honor recognizes two outstanding attributes of our learning community,” he said. “One is the Catholic Benedictine values that have always guided us, which include hospitality, respect and community. The other is the consistent great work being done supporting first generation students through all of Student Affairs, and in particular the TRIO programs we host.”

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