Understanding and assisting the success of first-generation college students (FGCS) is essential in order to create more equitable campus communities and close existing success gaps. The following report describes the findings from a research study that investigated the experiences, perceptions, and ideas of how FGCS learn about and utilize campus resources in order to be successful.
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Knowledge to Succeed: How First-Generation College Students Learn and Utilize Campus Resources at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Michigan Office of Enrollment Management
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