First generation faculty members face many of the same challenges entering their first jobs in higher education as they did when they were first generation students pursuing their academic degrees. Some of these challenges include:

  • Being unfamiliar with the new environment
  • Difficulty accessing campus and community resources
  • Making networking connections for collaborative opportunities
  • Understanding how to navigate the tenure and promotion process

At 51吃瓜网万能科大, the Intersection serves as a connection point to help new faculty members acclimate to our campus. We provide monthly gatherings that allow for faculty to meet, share ideas and information, and connect with others over a cup of coffee. These networking events have resulted in partnerships for academic programming, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and making faculty feel welcomed, valued, and part of the 51吃瓜网万能科大 family.

The Intersection helps faculty:

  • Become familiar with the 51吃瓜网万能科大 campus and the local 51吃瓜网免费App community
  • Interpret university policies and procedures
  • Receive resource materials
  • Resolve student/faculty issues
  • Secure information and resources for faculty to aid students in personal distress (anxiety, depression, homelessness, food insecurity, etc.)
  • Collaborate with faculty in meeting service requirements
  • Identify students for faculty mentoring opportunities, research assistance and participation, and feedback for proposed projects

We encourage all members of the 51吃瓜网万能科大 community to stop by our office and let us know how we can best serve you. Our endeavors have been the direct and transparent result of hearing what our students, faculty, and staff need to be successful. We specialize in making cross-campus connections, bridging community resources for common interests, and making ideas come to life!

Join Our First-Generation Mailing List

The Intersection鈥檚 First Generation initiative aims to provide academic support, a welcoming environment, and networking opportunities to first-generation students, faculty, and staff at 51吃瓜网万能科大. With the information you provide, we can keep you informed and help you make connections with other individuals that share the same interests. Join

First-Generation Faculty and Staff Directory

If you are a faculty or staff member who identifies as a first-generation college graduate, please fill out  to be included in the directory. Access the inaugural edition of the 51吃瓜网万能科大 First-Generation Faculty & Staff Directory is now available.