RESOURCES TO FURTHER SUPPORT FGCS SUCCESS
National organizations and resources
Dedicated higher ed professionals: here are some local and national organizations that can further support your work with FGCS
The center works to increase research, scholarship, and best practices to support FGCS success
A nonprofit that offers a mentoring program for college bound students and empower FGCS with inspiration, suppor, and information
The foundation aims to advocate for FGCS and advise colleges and universities on best practices to support and sustain FGCS success
Inclusive and equitable Access solutions to provide students with access to course material before the first day of class
U.S. Department of Education's resources on outreach and programs designed to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds
A FGCS National Honor Society
Clinical resources
Compassionate clinicians: below are additional resources to further enhance your work with the courageous FGCS who enter your services
First-generation college students
Beloved first-gen - each image below will link you to fellowships and resources available specifically for you. I've included messages from Michelle Obama to you as well.
You belong: be you, believe in you, and be great!
ANY focuses on the professional development gap for FGCS. FGCS can apply to be an ANY fellow to access resources
Online resources for FGCS to start their journey
Online resources for the high school and college years experiences of first-generation students
An online community for first-generation and low-income students and professionals
FirstGEN offers paid summer programs for FGCS interested in careers in social justice
References
Online resources
Scholarly resources
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Cataldi, E. F., Bennett, C. T., & Chen, X. (2018). First-generation students: College access, persistence, and post bachelor’s outcomes. Stats in Brief (NCES 2018-421). National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/ pubs2018/2018421.pdf
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Hook, J. N., Davis, D., Owen, J., & DeBlaere, C. (2017). Cultural humility: engaging diverse identities in therapy. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/0000037-000
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Hook, J. N., Davis, D. E., Owen, J., Worthington Jr., E. L., & Utsey, S. O. (2013). Cultural humility: Measuring openness to culturally diverse clients. Journal of Counseling Psychology, 60(3), 353–366. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/a0032595
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Moon, S. H., & Sandage, S. J. (2019). Cultural humility for people of color: Critique of current theory and practice. Journal of Psychology and Theory, 47(2), 76-86.
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Norcross, J. C. & Goldfried, M. R. (1992). Handbook of Psychotherapy Integration. Basic Books.
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Rovitto, T. L. (2020). (Cultural) humility in practice: Engaging first-generation college students. Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 1–16. https://doi.org/10.1080/87568225.2020.1819924
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Rovitto, T. L. (2021). Narratives and Assets: Enhancing Counseling Center Clinicians’ Knowledge and Skills in Working With First-Generation College Students. Journal of First-generation Student Success. https://doi.org/10.1080/26906015.2021.1985929
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Sue, D. W., Sue. D., Neville, H. A., & Smith, L. (2019). Counseling the culturally diverse: theory and practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
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Tervalon, M., & Murray-García, J. (1998). Cultural humility versus cultural competence: A critical distinction in defining physician training outcomes in multicultural education. Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 9(2), 117-125. doi:10.1353/hpu.2010.0233