What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor's degree.

F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Lisa Belt

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree, a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

  • Form-a-line: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC) is looking for individuals to join in the work. Currently seeking subcommittee members for the following:
    • Marketing
    • Faculty & Staff Engagement
    • Data & Assessment
    • Graduate School
  • Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Lisa Belt, RDH, MS — teaching professor for the dental hygiene program, department chair, and director of degree completion.
  • F1RST-gen T-Shirts are available in the RSC Shocker Store for $12.
  • If you’re interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago.
I am FIRST generation. Wichita State University. I remember my first years as a college student, having feelings that I was “out of the loop” or missing information that others seemed to know instinctively. While I did not know it at the time, that feeling had a name. The “Hidden Curriculum” is real and can be very isolating. Getting involved in student activities in my Residence Hall and other campus organizations helped reduce those feelings of isolation and I met so many people who were navigating the same experiences as I. Many of those people are still some of my most treasured friends today. Dr. Shirley Lefever, PhD Interim Executive Vice President and Provost, College of Applied Studies, Dean and Professor. F1RST GEN SHOCKERS.

F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Shirley Lefever

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

  • Form-a-line: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC). FGCC is looking for individuals to join in the work. Currently seeking subcommittee members for the following:
    • Marketing
    • Faculty and staff engagement
    • Data and assessment
    • Graduate school
  • Focus on first-gen This week we highlight Shirley Lefever, Ph.D., interim executive vice president and provost, College of Applied Studies, dean and professor.
  • F1RST-gen T-Shirts are available in the RSC Shocker Store for $12.
  • If you’re interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago.

F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Bobby Berry

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

  • FORM-A-LINE: Become a subcommittee member of First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC). FGCC is looking for individuals to join. Currently seeking subcommittee members for the following:
    • Marketing
    • Faculty and Staff Engagement
    • Data and Assessment
    • Graduate School
  • FOCUS ON FIRST-GEN: This week we highlight Bobby Berry, Ed.D., assistant professor, Department of Sport Management assistant professor, and The Fuse director.
  • F1RST-GEN T-Shirts are available in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store for $12.
  • If you’re interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago.
I am a first-generation Wichita State University graduate. I didn’t realize when I first stepped on campus as a student 15 years ago that Wichita State would become my second home. It provided life changing opportunities and connections to incredible people who made a positive impact in my world. Zachary Brown W. Frank Barton School of Business, Manager of Academic Advising and Student Services Wichita State University Alum; MA, Communication, 2010; BA, 2008, Political Science F1RST GEN SHOCKERS

F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Zachary Brown

What is a first-gen student?

A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree.

  • FOCUS ON FIRST-GEN: This week we highlight Zachary Brown, W. Frank Barton School of Business, manager of academic advising and student services.
  • F1RST-GEN T-Shirts are available in the RSC Shocker Store for $12.
  • If you’re interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago at fgshockers@wichita.edu.