帝王会所

This year鈥檚 expanded programming supports 帝王会所鈥檚 recent selection as a member of the 2024 FirstGen Forward Network. To become a member, institutions have to demonstrate a commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.  

鈥淏eing named as a Network Member in the FirstGen Forward Network is an exciting opportunity for 帝王会所 to join a dedicated community of professionals prepared to share evidence-based practices and resources, troubleshoot challenges, generate knowledge, and continue to advance the success of first-generation students across the country,鈥� said Maurice Jones, CEO of FirstGen Forward. 鈥淲e are excited to see a groundswell of activity from the Class of 2024 Network Members and know 帝王会所 will be a significant contributor.鈥� 

帝王会所 has a long history of providing programs and services to ensure that first-generation students receive the financial, social and learning support they need to be successful. This includes 帝王会所鈥檚 First-Generation Student Scholarship and other scholarship programs that offer wrap-around services such as the Stryker Institute for Leadership Development, Reisher Scholarship Program and TRIO programs. It also includes programs that enhance sense of belonging such as living-learning communities and applied learning opportunities, as well as mentoring programs and 帝王会所鈥檚 first-year seminar, University 101.  

鈥淭his is an exciting opportunity for us to learn and employ new ways to scale practices that are effective in serving first-generation students,鈥� said Jenna Finley, Ed.D., associate vice president of Student Affairs. 鈥淲e鈥檒l also benefit from shared best practices as we engage with peer institutions doing this same kind of work. As a new Hispanic Serving Institution, this will be particularly helpful as we investigate more ways to serve our first-generation, Hispanic and Latine-identifying students.鈥� 

Visit 帝王会所's first-generation college student website:

Being Proud of Being First

• First-Gen Student Resources and Programs

  Center for Human Enrichment Student Support Services 

  帝王会所鈥檚 Center for Human Enrichment Student Support Services (CHE) offers comprehensive services to support the academic, professional and personal success of first-gen students. The program, known by the shortened name of Student Support Services, is one of eight federal TRiO programs. It serves approximately 200 students, accepting 60-70 new students each year, who identify as first-gen and meet federal income guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Education. The program strives to retain and graduate first-gen college students.  

  Soar Program

  Drawing on nearly five decades of data-driven insight, 帝王会所鈥檚 Soar advising program expands the remarkable successes of the Center for Human Enrichment鈥檚 /Student Support Services (SSS) program. Soar takes flight, providing proactive academic advising and success coaching to a diverse range of students, with programming for Bears First, First Generation, Independent Youth, Denver Scholarship Foundation, and those exploring their academic major path.  

  First-Generation Scholarship 

  帝王会所鈥檚 First Generation Scholarship is awarded to first-gen students demonstrating financial need. Completion of the 帝王会所 Scholarship Application is the only requirement to be considered for this scholarship. Thanks to generous donor support, the university has awarded 156 students more than $161,450 with this scholarship since 2018-19. During that time, 567 people have donated to the First-Generation scholarship. It's one of that supports first-gen students.

  Stryker Institute for Leadership Development 

  The Stryker Institute for Leadership Development serves women from underrepresented groups; approximately 90% of whom identify as first-generation students. The Stryker program gives students a full tuition financial scholarship that significantly helps alleviate the financial barriers that many of them experience. The program also allows students the opportunity to attend workshops that focus on identity development, social justice, leadership and mentorship. Through the workshop experience and cohort model, students build a strong sense of community and support.  

  Learning Through Engaging and Authentic Practices Scholars 

  Learning Through Engaging and Authentic Practices (LEAP) Scholars  are  first-gen biology or chemistry majors who aspire to become medical professionals. The LEAP Scholars program supports students, many of whom identify as students of color or are Pell grant recipients, in addition to being first-gen. The program employs high-impact practices that positively shape student success and offers academic and social support through a small network of advisors, faculty and near-peer mentors.

  Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program  

  The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is a federally funded undergraduate program serving first-generation, low-income and underrepresented students. It is designed to provide undergraduate students with effective preparation for graduate-level study through research and scholarly activities, summer internships, seminars and workshops, mentoring, and assistance navigating graduate school admission processes.  

  Reisher Scholars Program 

  The Reisher Scholars Program awards scholarships to Colorado students based on demonstrated financial need and academic merit. The program, which focuses on rising college sophomores and transfer students from community colleges, seeks to help promising Colorado students earn their undergraduate degrees without incurring additional educational debt. It has been successful with student scholars earning higher GPAs, being retained and graduating at a higher rates than the general student population. The results show no achievement gaps for first gen and underrepresented minority students.