2020 The First-Gen Takeover

The First-Gen Student Celebration

Owens Community College hosted a week-long celebration for Owens Community College First Generation College Students on November 9-13, 2020. This collaborative effort provided educational, informational, and empowerment events and workshops.

First Generation College Student Day is celebrated nationally on November 8. The date of November 8 was chosen to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965.  The HEA is key legislation that lead to the creation of college access programs like TRIO.

Click through our videos below to discover what inspires our First Gen students and hear their advice on how to be successful in college.

First Gen Takeover - Hermalyn Manglona

First Gen Takeover - Emmanuel Onyia

First Gen Takeover - Kristin Price

First Gen Takeover - Scott Deaner

First Gen Takeover - Rene Downour

First Gen Takeover - Hermalyn Manglona

First Gen Takeover - Emmanuel Onyia

First Gen Takeover - Kristin Price

First Gen Takeover - Scott Deaner

First Gen Takeover - Rene Downour

 

A First Gen College Student is a student whose parent/guardian does have not a bachelor’s degree from 4 year college or university.

Sponsored by:

• TRIO Student Support Services
• Counseling Services
• The Center for Campus and Community Connections
• Academic Advising
• Career and Transfer Services
• The Disability Resource Center
• Fast Track Program
• Veterans Services
• The Owens Community College Foundation
• NASPA First Gen Center

Questions

Email your questions to studentsupportservices@owens.edu.

First Gen Fast Facts

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