The
resource I’d like to discuss is the Lumberjack Leadership Institute. In 2008, The Suder Foundation and the
University of Memphis researched, developed and established a First Scholars
Program—Northern Arizona University just joined last spring as an affiliate
with its first group of student attendees.
Its mission is to dramatically improve the graduation rate of first generation
college students and prepare each scholar for a life with self-awareness,
success, and significance. The
Lumberjack Leadership Institute (LLI) addresses cognitive and non-cognitive
challenges common to many first generation students during their college
experience. First-generation college students are students whose parents have
not earned a 4-year college degree. The goal is for its students to graduate
as leaders empowered for a fulfilled life—and make a difference in the world. This
resource helps students overcome significant life challenges to achieve college
enrollment as the first in their family. The benefits for being a part of the
Lumberjack Leadership Institute are numerous.
You will be involved in workshops
that help you:
- Make connections with other first-generation students
- Learn more about your strengths and skills
- Develop a plan for college and beyond
- Identify potential mentors who can guide you toward greater success.
Each workshop session is 90 minutes
long, and includes time to connect with fellow attendees, learn something new
about college success strategies, and develop an action plan for your own
success in college and beyond. By
completing the Institute and earning your certification as a First-Generation
Ambassador, you will improve your college portfolio and resume, becoming more
competitive for leadership roles on campus and employment after college.
http://nau.edu/First-Generation/Lumberjack-Leaders-Institute
http://nau.edu/First-Generation/Lumberjack-Leaders-Institute
Wow, I didn't know that this was one of the resources that NAU provided and think that it is really important for everyone to be able to graduate and be successful. I think this is a really cool resource and especially because first year generation students struggle with many challenges of their first year in college and pressure with graduating and succeeding because they are the first ones to ever go to college. I really like that NAU has this!
ReplyDeleteI never knew that NAU offered this! This seems very beneficial and I love how much information you provided too with this. This was very helpful even for me to know since I am a first generation student and I definitely believe that this resource will help our incoming freshman going through SSS!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome. I never knew NAU offered something like this. I think it is a really helpful resource for students to take into consideration. I believe that this will help future students and help them to not feel pressured. To know that they can do it and be successful in life.
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