First Generation - One of Many

First Generation - One of Many
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Our mission is to create an archive of discussions with and about first-generation student experiences in and out of the classroom. We hope to continue raising awareness and understanding, provide voice for students and alum as well as present resources for faculty, staff and students working for and collaborating with first-generation students.

  1. 05/10/2022

    Episode 43 – What the Tech?

    What the Tech? How would you respond if electronic technology came knocking at your door? Would you tip toe as quietly as possible, so it would go away? Would you ask it to kindly leave you alone? Maybe you would crack open the door and talk for a few minutes. Or like our guests today, maybe you would invite technology in with open arms, and spend the rest of your life working with it to enhance teaching, learning, and overall social growth. Our three guests today new at an early age tech was the industry for them. Listen in to learn about their journeys as first-generation students majoring and working in tech, highlights along the way, and challenges moving forward. Our Guests Kurt Rhoton Kurt is a first-generation college student. He is a Business Information Systems major in his final semester. As his college experience is coming to an end, he is excited to go into the workforce! Kurt is driven to make an impact wherever he goes and hungry to perform in his field of study. He is trying to live the last few months of college only stressing about what he can control. He says there’s no reason to worry about what’s out of my hands.  Serina Garcia Serina is a fourth-year computer science major who works for the Technology and Learning Program at Chico State. She is a second-generation Mexican-American but is the first in her family to attend a four-year university. Serina thrives to be a role model to her siblings, making them feel supported and encouraged to chase their best lives.  Kathy Fernandes Kathy Fernandes is a first-generation college graduate who earned bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics. Later she earned her master’s in Communications/Instructional Technology. Kathy’s paternal grandfather was illiterate. He was born in the US but had lived in the Azores when he was younger. Kathy’s maternal grandparents came from Switzerland to California when they were married. Both sets of my grandparents were dairy owners and small gentleman farmers in California’s Central Valley, the fruit basket of the world. All Kathy’s degrees are from Chico State, and for the past 34 years, she has held various positions at her alma mater and with in the CSU System.  Resources & Recommendations: B Tech Computer Science (YouTube Channel)   Educause – (Kathy’s go to resource for technology in education)  Online Learning Consortium – (Website)  Wildcat Computing Support (Website)  US Digital Literacy (Toolkits and Skills)  American Innovations (Podcast)   Zeroes & Ones (Song by Seven Mary Three)

  2. 05/03/2022

    Episode 42 – Assessment: Are You Doing It?

    Assessment: Are You Doing It? The debate over assessment is made up of varied opinions and is nothing new. Evidence shows assessment of educational achievement was used by Sui Emperors in China as early as 589 CE. More current however (1900-1933), is the origin of standardized testing in the United States. The next phase (1933-1947) of assessment in the United states saw the assessments designed for non-cognitive areas beyond content knowledge. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) was born during this time period. Then between 1948-1978, after WWII ended, there was an increase in college applications. The influx of prospective college students lead to perceived need for admission criteria and the resulting evolution of test providers, which lead to the enormous growth of the SAT and ACT. Finally, the current era (1979-Present Day) is steeped in accountability which provides for opportunity to improve the effectiveness of learning & teaching in higher education. Tune into this episode to learn more about the CAREFUL Framework and how faculty at Chico State are using it in assessment efforts. Our Guests Paul Bailey Paul is a mathematics educator whose expertise includes language acquisition, inclusive pedagogy, and equitable assessment. He is currently an Equity Fellow for the Office of Faculty Development.  Rachel Teasdale Rachel is a geologist who studies volcanoes and lava flows as well and also studies teaching and learning in the geosciences and STEM disciplines.  Resources & Recommendations: CAREFUL Assessment Graphic Organizer  Grading for Equity Digging Deeper: Asset-Based Learning & Equity-Driven Leadership  The Poetry Project

  3. 04/21/2022

    Episode 41 – Sense of Belonging: Acceptance, Inclusion, & Identity

    Sense of Belonging: Acceptance, Inclusion, & Identity When talking with students about their college experience and identity development, one common sentiment stands out. A majority of students are looking for a sense of belonging. Some consider developing a sense of belonging is just what we do as people. While others take it further and consider developing a sense of belonging crucial and imperative to our survival. Students come to higher education belonging to various groups. However, many of the people, places, or traditions they connect with for belonging do not come with them. Therefore, one role of campuses across the country is to help provide venues and/or entry points for students to enhance their experience and belonging as a college student. Tune in to this episode for a discussion about sense of belonging. Our Guests Alaina Castor Alaina graduated from CSU Chico in 2019 with her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in 2021 with her Master’s degree in Psychological Science. Her master’s thesis centered on predicting resilience in first-generation college students during the Covid-19 pandemic. As a first-generation college student herself, she is passionate about helping underrepresented students navigate higher education, as well as helping them realize their full potential. She is currently continuing to pursue her passion promoting student success through research as a lecturer for the UNIV 101 course at Chico State.  Nate Millard Nate is the Coordinator of Undergraduate Research and Assessment. He is a first-generation student who started his research in sustainability and has found a love for working with students to help learn to love to learn again and to be successful in college. He teaches courses where students conduct research on student success, belonging, and equity.  Resources & Recommendations: No Stupid Questions (Podcast)  Before College Survey of Student Engagement  Kingmakers of Oakland Belonging Now: New Insights from Research and Practice (YouTube video) Sly & The Family Stone – Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (YouTube video) Better Nate than Ever (Musical on Disney)

  4. 04/12/2022

    Episode 40 – Peer Mentoring: Further Improving Student Success

    Peer Mentoring: Further Improving Student Success Students often find success through supportive and empowering relationships. Relationships with faculty, staff, and peers. These relationships can begin organically or meaningful planning – A.K.A mentoring. For years universities and colleges have been developing various forms of mentoring programs. Tune in to this episode to hear more about an ever-evolving world of peer mentoring. Our Guests Brianna Ellis Brianna was born and raised in the Chico community, graduating from CSU, Chico in 2010 with a degree in Social Science. After graduating, she moved onto San Diego State University, earning an M.A. in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Student Affairs. Brianna has worked in a variety of university support programs throughout her career, including transition and orientation programs, tutoring and academic support, leadership and student programming, and works closely with historically underserved populations, guiding students to success throughout the college process. She is currently completing a PhD in Education from Oregon State University. Jennifer Harris Jennifer Harris is a Chico State alum. From her beginnings in Chico to now, she has worked in federal government, private for-profit & non-profit orgs, and traveled to 28 countries for business, pleasure or study. She loves botanical gardens and arboreta, wherever they may be. Sue Peterson Sue is currently the Director of First-Year Experience at Chico State. Prior to moving into FYe, she was a Communications Studies instructor and an Intercollegiate Speech and Debate coach for over two decades. Sue loves being able to help others develop confident and effective voices that they can use in their lives. She believes that equal opportunity is important but equitable chances to succeed are even more important.  Resources & Recommendations: Abbott Elementary on Hulu – ABC.Com Info about show  FYE has Sense of Place event coming up – May 5 on campus.  See mentored students and mentors in action!    Mentoring vs. Coaching  Asset-Based Teaching and Learning with Diverse Learners in Postsecondary Settings  Chronical of Higher Ed – Academe Today  Activity: Search someone you find inspiring or uplifting. Find out who their mentors are by searching “the person’s name mentor”

  5. 04/04/2022

    Episode 39 – Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) to Center Your Soul

    Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) to Center Your Soul Mindfulness and wellness have become discussion topics and practices for many over the past two years. However, for many others the two have been part of cultures, or individual lives for thousands of years. On this episode, we have an enlightening and insightful discussion about shinrin-yoku (“forest bathing” or “taking in the forest atmosphere”) and how you can take part in various ways in Chico. The physiological and psychological exercise emerged in Japan in the 1980s to offer offer an eco-antidote to tech-boom burnout and to inspire residents to reconnect with and protect the country’s forests. Shinrin-yoku has emerged as an effective practice to reduce cortisol,  positively impact blood pressure and adiponectin, a protein that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Some research suggests exposure to natural tree oils helps lift depression and also reduce anxiety. Our Guests Blake Ellis Blake is the program manager of the Ecotherapy Program, a brand-new project with Chico State Enterprises that works in partnership with the University’s Ecological Reserves, the WellCat Counseling Center, and Chico State Basic Needs. She graduated from California State University, Chico with her Master’s in Social Work in the spring of 2021 and is also a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT). In her work, Blake seeks to take a post-anthropocentric view of environmental and social justice by supporting her community in processing trauma, grief and by rebuilding connections to place, nature, and each other.  Josh Trout Exercise was an effective part in Josh’s personal growth as a child and teenager, Josh decided to study Physical Education in community college and then Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology at the University of Illinois. He has been a professor at Chico State since 2003. His mission in life is to share the gifts of wellness with the world.  John Aull Jon is currently the Outdoor Education Coordinator for the CSU, Chico Ecological Reserves, designing and delivering outdoor education programs for schools, the university, and public. He has a master’s degree in Parks and Natural Resources from Chico State and has been a naturalist in the Chico area for over 20 years.  Resources & Recommendations: Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing by Dr. Qing Li  When the Forest is your Therapist, with Ben Page – Director of Training for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (Podcast Woo Knew)     Nature and Forest Therapy  (Website Association of Nature & Forest Therapy)  Your Guide to Forest Bathing by M. Amos Clifford       Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review Article from International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health  Sit Spot Wellness (Wellness Guide)  Calendar for Forest Therapy Experiences (April & May 2022) Paradise Lake  Sunday, April 10th Registration Link (1:30 pm – 4:00 pm)  Regularly scheduled ON CAMPUS (Chico State) 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 12:30-1:30 pm.   April 5th Registration Form  April 19th Registration Form  Experiences for Individuals & Families Facing Severe Illnesses:  Feel Better, Feel Good, Feel Wonderful  Cedar Grove – Lower Bidwell Park Saturdays (9:30 am to 10:45 am)  April 16th Registration Form  May 7th Registration Form  Full Moon Forest Bathing at the Butte Creek Ecological Preserve Thursday, April 14th Registration Link (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm)  Friday, May 13th Registration Form (7:30 pm – 9:30 pm)

  6. 03/29/2022

    Episode 38 – Building a Community of Empowered Young People

    Building a Community of Empowered Young People Faculty and staff in higher education focus much of their energy on current students, campus situations, budgets, and other topics that impact the daily goings-on. Meanwhile life as we know it, is not all about universities or colleges. One community outside of higher education is that of young people; more specifically young people in the Sacramento area. Sacramento is home to 123,258 people under the age of 19. And one organization dedicated to nurturing positivity and empowering young people is Alliance for Education Solutions (AES). On this episode we talk with one of the co-founders to hear about the evolution and mission of AES as well as what is happening today for the non-profit and young people in the Sacramento area. Our Guests CC Carter CC is a retired Staff member who worked at Chico State 37 years Co-Founder of the non-Profit the Alliance for Education Solutions. In addition CC is a Father, Friend, Husband and a Man of Faith.  Resources & Recommendations: Alliance for Education Solutions  UC Davis Transformative Justice in Education Center   Black Privilege (spoken word) – Crystal Valentine  On Diversity: Access Ain’t Inclusion (Tedx Cambridge) Anthony Jack The HAWK Institute (Higher Attainment Through Wisdom an Knowledge) is an educational system for increasing the attainment of African American youth and young adults (14-26 years of age) by engaging them in culturally-focused experiences designed to facilitate their academic, personal, career, and economic success. Improve Your Tomorrow We envision a Nation in which young men of color are overrepresented in higher education, underrepresented in the criminal justice system, and are leaders in their communities. Sacramento Alunmae Panhellenic The Sacramento Alumnae Panhellenic is the umbrella organization for alumnae members of the 26 National Panhellenic Council sororities in the Sacramento area. We meet approximately once a month to promote panhellenic sisterhood and support the collegiate panhellenics at Sacramento State University and the University of California, Davis. Opportunity Youth United We are a national movement of young leaders, united to increase opportunity and decrease poverty in america.

  7. 03/07/2022

    Episode 37 – TRiO / Student Support Services

    TRiO / Student Support Services “Enter to learn, depart to serve” Mary McLeod Bethune  Through outreach, access, resources, and community,  TRiO / Student Support Services at Butte College and Chico State are working to achieve Bethune’s call to action. This episode highlights what is happening on both campuses in efforts to enhance students’ experiences in and out of the classroom. The guests on this episode are all TRiO / SSS alum, two of whom currently work Butte and the other two at Chico State. No matter the campus, they are all fulfilling their desire to serve others and positively impact students lives. Our Guests Alison Saechao Alison is a retention specialist at Butte College TRIO Student Support Services. She was born and raised in Oroville and was in TRIO throughout high school as an Educational Talent Search participant. After high school, Alison went to CSU Chico where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in History and Asian Studies in 2016 and eventually her Master’s degree in history (also at Chico State) in 2020. As the oldest in the family, Alison became the first in her household to receive both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. She also got the opportunity to study abroad for a year during my undergrad years and is a huge advocate for first-generation students to pursue higher education and to go study abroad.  Yolanda Salazar Yolanda is currently the interim director of the Butte College TRIO SSS program. Formerly the assistant director of the CSU, Chico TRIO Educational Talent Search program, the program which she credits with helping her get to and through college. As a first gen student she understands how important TRIO programs are and what a difference they make in the lives of first gen, low income and students with disabilities that are on their college journeys.   Enrique “Ricky” Galvan Ricky is a first-generation college student from Gridley, CA, and also a proud Chico State Alumni! Ricky graduated in 2019 with my BA in psychology with a minor in sociology, and again in 2021 with my MA in Social Science with the option in career & life planning. Ricky loves to support students throughout their academic journey, and last October he became the new Student Development Coordinator for the TRIO SSS program at Chico State. He is humbled to be in this position, and looking forward to encouraging the next generation of Wildcats!  Joel Ramirez Joel is a proud alumnus of the TRIO SSS program at Chico State. I was originally born in Mexico, and grew up in exciting and exotic Oroville, California with one older brother and two older sisters. Before TRIO SSS, I worked in Student Life & Leadership, where I gained valuable skills in risk management, freedom of speech, event and project management, and most importantly supporting/advising students. When not at work, you may find me out playing tennis, cycling, or watching all different types of movies.  Resources & Recommendations: Butte College TRiO SSS Program Site  Chico State TRiO SSS Program   Center for First-Generation Student Success (An Initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation)  National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)  Demographics of Enrolled First-Generation College Students   California Career Zone – Explore career opportunities  Assist.org – Explore courses that transfer to campuses across California   Agrolites (music)  Wordle (game) California Virtual Campus Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Silk Sonic – Silk Sonic Intro [Official Audio]

  8. 02/28/2022

    Episode 36 – Black Student Peer Mentoring

    Black Student Peer Mentoring As students enrolling at universities and colleges continue to become more diverse, the need for various and specified types of support is equally surging. Efforts to broaden access to higher education are outpacing campuses’ abilities to ensure equity after students are enrolled. In response to many black students’ experiences of not finding the support or mentoring they hoped for at Chico State, two black professionals are leading the Black Student Peer Mentoring program. Please tune in to this episode to hear more about the evolution of Black Student Peer Mentoring and what is happening now. Our Guests Brianna Ellis Brianna was born and raised in the Chico community, graduating from CSU, Chico in 2010 with a degree in Social Science. After graduating, she moved onto San Diego State University, earning an M.A. in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Student Affairs. Brianna has worked in a variety of university support programs throughout her career, including transition and orientation programs, tutoring and academic support, leadership and student programming, and works closely with historically underserved populations, guiding students to success throughout the college process. She is currently completing a PhD in Education from Oregon State University. Darnell Lee Darnell currently works in Chico Student Success Center as Lead Retention Specialist. The quote I live by is ” Don’t let your vision be blocked by your circumstances.”  Resources & Recommendations: Black Student Success (podcast)  We talk with successful, Black professionals about their career journeys to provide insight and guidance to Black students and young adults. Brought to you by Inquire Higher.  Dr. Ivory Achebe Toldson (Howard University) The People in the Numbers: Rethinking Data for Black Student Success  No BS (Bad Stats): Black People Need People Who Believe in Black People Enough Not to Believe Every Bad Thing They Hear about Black People  Broke: The Racial Consequences of Underfunding Public Universities by Laura T. Hamilton, Kelly Nielsen  Everything’s Gonna be All White (Docuseries) A deep dive into America’s past and present through the experiences of people of color. The docuseries marries humor with history as it confronts the facets of racism, exploitation and discrimination that contributed to the formation of America.  The Inequality Machine: How College Divides Us by Paul Tough

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Our mission is to create an archive of discussions with and about first-generation student experiences in and out of the classroom. We hope to continue raising awareness and understanding, provide voice for students and alum as well as present resources for faculty, staff and students working for and collaborating with first-generation students.

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