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Creating a Community of First-Generation College Students and Scholars (Innovation Expo)

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Background
Previously the I’m First project, Maverick’s First is the first program of its kind at MSU Mankato that means to engage the 43% of students who are first generation college students. An interdisciplinary team of faculty and staff are organized around the effort, delivering a series of events, communications, and engagement opportunities to first-generation students across campus. Through these efforts first generation students are building relationships, connection, and persisting.
Presenter: Susan Schalge – Minnesota State University, Mankato
Join this Innovation Expo presentation to learn more and ask questions!
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