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Exploring the Hidden Curriculum of Academia as a First-generation College Student (with Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles)
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Dr. Rease Miles is in the guest chair today to share her experience navigating higher education as a first-generation college student. We get real on this episode and discuss her college stop out story, her journey to PhD, how she discovered that she was a first-generation college student, how community contributed to her success, and how institutions can better support first-generation undergraduate and graduate students.
About Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles
La'Tonya Rease Miles is Director of University Partnerships at ReUp Education. A first-generation college graduate and former "stop out" student, LT has established two successful programs for first-generation college students — one at UCLA and the other at Loyola Marymount University—both recognized as First-gen Forward institutions. She regularly consults with institutions nationally concerning first-gen students and also has advised local high schools about developing programs on their campus. Finally, she established and manages a national Facebook group, "Empowering First Generation Students" and is the Chief Strategist for the "First Gen & Juice" brand.
Visit Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles' website. Join the Empowering First Generation College Students Facebook Group. Follow Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Additional Resources
- An Annotated Bibliography on First-Generation College Students: Research From 2008-2019
- Campus Service Workers Supporting First-Generation Students: Informal Mentorship and Culturally Relevant Support as Key to Student Retention and Success
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