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Student Perspectives - Student & University Publications
Student Perspectives & Experiences
This section includes short features highlighting first-generation student perspectives and experiences. These may come from the Santa Clara student newspaper, The Redwood yearbooks, or other Santa Clara University resources. In addition to using the sources listed below, we encourage researchers to perform their own searches as well.
Short Pieces
Short pieces may be Scene Spotlights or captions.
Articles from the Santa Clara Student Newspaper:
Articles pertaining to issues relating to the first-generation student experience. These could include documentation and immigration issues, education issues, etc.
- 2009-02-05 - First-generation students LEADArticle profiles several students in the LEAD Scholars Program.
Editorials & Letters to the Editor
In general, editorials express the viewpoint of the Santa Clara student newspaper employees. Letters to the Editor express the viewpoints of Santa Clara students or other community members who write into the student newspaper to share their opinions with the wider campus community.
- 2009-01-15 - Change starts in our communitiesPiece from first-generation student speaking of how it is up to students to enact the change they wish for.
University Publications
- Blazing the Trail: There are many unique challenges and rewards for the hundreds of first-generation college students at SCU.2004 article from Santa Clara Magazine that describes the unique issues first-generation students face when pursuing their four-year degree.
- Bringing Tradition Near: Kaweni Ibarra ’19 learned how to reinvigorate history when he apprenticed with a Hawaiian tattooist his senior year.2019 article from Santa Clara Magazine describing the work first-generation student Kaweni Ibarra ’19 did for his internship studying traditional Hawaiian tattoos.
- The Right Tools: It’s more than the right place at the right time. It’s the right support, too.2019 article from Santa Clara Magazine discussing the experience of first-generation student Dominic Magdaluyo ’19.
- Value Proposition: With more people going to college, how do we calculate the worth of our degrees?2021 article by Santa Clara Magazine about the value of college. Discusses issues faced by first-generation students and some perspectives under the "Adding Support" section.
- Life Histories and Experiences'Entering the Ivory Tower: The Life Histories and Experiences of First Generation College Students at Santa Clara University' was co-sponsored by the Center for Multicultural Learning Building Partnerships for Diversity grant and the sociology program in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology, May 2002. Record group - 5EC Drahmann 2005 Box 20.
SCU Student Perspectives - Audio & Visual Resources
Life Invented Podcast Episode: This is How You College
On this episode, listen in as first-generation college students and alumni share how being part of the LEAD Scholars Program introduced them to a rich college experience - from the communities built in the program to the indispensable resources it provides, both emotional and financial. As part of the LEAD program, students connect with a group of scholars who truly understand the unique challenges faced by those who are the first members of their families to attend college. The program helps them to navigate the uncharted territory of the class registration process, summer internships, and housing. It’s more than just a program - it is truly a guide for young men and women who are not just learning how to college. They are learning how to transform a generation.
- VIDEO - Supporting First-Generation Students During the PandemicThis panel presentation brings together a community discussion featuring students, staff, and faculty. In this discussion, First-Generation Students powerfully share their own experiences of being in the classroom during this time. Erin Kimura-Walsh also provides information from a survey completed by First-Generation Students. Lastly, staff and faculty offer suggestions for ways of providing support for students rooted in a commitment to flexibility and compassion. Panelists include Shenir Dennis, Angel Macias, Allie Cionco Dahlberg, Allia Griffin and Erin Kimura-Walsh, moderator.
Administrative Perspectives - Articles & Editorials
Administrative Perspectives
The following resources provide insight into administrative perspectives regarding services for first-generation SCU students and/or perspectives on first-generation student issues. In addition to using the sources listed below, we encourage researchers to perform their own searches as well.
Articles from the Santa Clara Student Newspaper:
- 2008-09-25 - New president Engh to start in JanuaryFr. Engh mentions concerns for first-generation student enrollment at SCU when article continues on page 4.
- 2008-04-03 - 20 years later, Locatelli leaves a lasting legacyArticle mentions how former university president Fr. Locatelli was a first-generation student when article continues on page 4.