First Generation Nebraska is seeking applications from University of Nebraska–Lincoln faculty and staff members who wish to serve as members of the FGN Advisory Board.
The FGN Advisory Board meets three times a semester during the academic year to provide feedback to the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor’s Office regarding how to best support first-generation students, staff and faculty. In addition, board members commit to active participation in FGN events and pledge to co-lead and support first-gen initiatives. The term of service is for two consecutive academic years.
Applications are due by March 3. Apply here.
What is First Generation Nebraska?
NU’s First Generation Nebraska initiative helps first-generation college scholars connect with first-gen faculty and staff advocates to establish a sense of community and belonging on campus and provide students with the support they need to persist to graduation. Established in 2017 by the Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor, FGN distributes buttons, t-shirts, and office placards to promote first gen visibility, organizes networking and social receptions and a share-a-meal program, and provides professional development workshops and book clubs for faculty and staff on supporting first-generation scholars’ needs.
In April 2021, Nebraska U was named a First Forward Advisory Institution for its commitment to improving experiences and outcomes of first-generation college scholars. In 2023, NU was selected to participate in the First Scholars program, sponsored by the National Center for First Generation Student Success. As a First Scholars institution, NU will join a network of institutions committed to sharing evidence-based practices and resources, generating knowledge, and building upon our first-generation student success efforts.
For questions, contact the First Gen Nebraska Advisory Board co-chairs, Steven Jara, deputy director, Nebraska Forest Service, or Amy Goodburn, senior associate vice chancellor and dean of Undergraduate Education.
