StudentsFIRST
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StudentsFIRST fosters an effective transition to the University by providing targeted services and resources that promote a holistic experience to support students through their journey to become the first in their family to earn a college degree.
About
StudentsFIRST will provide programs and services for first-generation students to create an enjoyable collegiate experience at The University of Mississippi. During students’ first-year of college, StudentsFIRST will introduce resources that focus on the following topics:
- Establishing friendships
- Strengthening interpersonal skills
- Exposing students to the diverse environments
- Developing study skills
- Managing multiple roles
- Becoming financially responsible
- Creating student professionalism
- Preparing for career exploration
If you have questions, comments, or would like to be on our email list, please contact studentsfirst@olemiss.edu
Michael Smith
StudentsFIRST Coordinator
Center for Student Success & First-Year Experience
StudentsFIRST Events
Spring 2020 event topics and location coming soon!
Important Academic Dates (Spring 2020)
Coming soon!
EDHE 105 Special Section
StudentsFIRST will be offering a section of EDHE 105 (Freshman Year Experience) for first-generation college students. Please contact Michael Smith at masmith2@olemiss.edu if you are interested in participating!
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Student & Family Resources
UMatter Student Support and Advocacy
Academic Consultation and Coaching
Academic Workshop and Tutoring
Opportunities for Student Employment:
- Human Resources FAQs about student jobs
- On-campus student employment database
- Handshake through the Career Center
- Student Housing
- Student Union
- Campus Recreation
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Related Programs
Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement
Academic Programs
These are academic programs within the university that students can apply to. For instance, students can apply to the Honors College as an incoming freshman or through the junior entry program.
- Trent Lott Institute for Public Policy Leadership
- Croft Institute for International Studies
- Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College
- Center for Manufacturing Excellence
- First Year Experience for freshman and transfer students
- Upcoming Applications and Elections
- Open Opportunities Initiative
On-campus Student Organizations: Explore the Forum, the university’s database of all student clubs and organizations. If you aren’t sure how to get involved, this is a great way to find organizations that match your interests.
Office of National Scholarship Advisement: National scholarships are competitive awards that reward scholastic achievement and civic engagement. Typically they fund study, research, or teaching in the United States and abroad.
“Through this program, first-generation, low-income students (and students from underrepresented groups in graduate studies) engage in scholastic undertakings that increase their chances for success in graduate school. Twenty-nine students are selected each year for this unique opportunity. Of that group, sixteen will be chosen to attend an intense, six-week research internship at The University of Mississippi. This component of the program provides a stipend of $2,700 to students.”
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First Gen Stories
Coming soon!
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Faculty & Staff Directory
Below is a list of faculty and staff at the University of Mississippi who have agreed to support our first-generation college students. Some were first-generation themselves, while others have worked closely with first-generation students.
Caitlyn Bolduc
Title: Community Coordinator
Department: Student Housing
Contact Information: cmbolduc@olemiss.edu
Michael C. Brown
Title: Assistant Director
Department: Student Housing
Contact Information: mcbrown8@olemiss.edu, 662-915-4337, Minor Hall 134
Kelli Coleman
Title: Assistant to the Dean
Department: School of Education
Contact Information: kellic@olemiss.edu, 662-915-8800, Guyton Hall 205
Kevin Cozart
Title: Operations Coordinator
Department: Sarah Isom Center for Women and Gender Studies
Contact Information: kcozart@olemiss.edu
Ashley Dees
Title: Research and Instructional Librarian
Department: University of Mississippi Libraries
Contact Information: aesorey@olemiss.edu; 662-915-7933; J.D. Williams Library 105
Dr. Jamiko Deleveaux
Title: Post-Doctoral Research Associate
Department: Sociology and Center for Population Studies
Contact Information: jvdeleve@olemiss.edu, Lamar Hall 532
Tiffany Gerlinger
Title: Academic Secretary
Department: Psychology
Contact Information: tlgerlin@olemiss.edu, Peabody 207
Dr. Susan Gunn
Title: Staff Physician
Department: Student Health Services
Contact Information: ssgunn@olemiss.edu
Sherrie Gussow
Title: Administrative Secretary
Department: Biomolecular Sciences, School of Pharmacy
Contact Information: sgussow@olemiss.edu
Jeannie Hopper
Title: Associate Director for Student Learning
Department: Student Housing
Contact Information: jlhopper@olemiss.edu, 662-915-1769, Minor B32
Susan Marie Kelly
Title: Project Coordinator
Department: Center for Intelligence and Security Studies
Contact Information: smkelly2@olemiss.edu, 117 Old Athletics Building
Dr. Brent Marsh
Title: Assistant Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students
Department: Division of Student Affairs
Contact information: bmarsh@olemiss.edu, 662-915-7705, 233 Lyceum
Dr. Molly Pasco-Pranger
Title: Associate Professor and Chair
Department: Classics
Contact Information: mpranger@olemiss.edu, Bryant 103
Wendy Pfrenger
Title: Assistant Director
Department: Pre-College Programs, Division of Outreach
Contact Information: wendyp@olemiss.edu, 662-915-6614, Jackson Avenue Center, Suite J
Jeremy Roberts
Title: Learning Specialist and Instructor
Department: Center for Student Success and FYE
Contact Information: jtrober1@olemiss.edu, 662-915-2230, 103 Hill Hall
Dakota Robertson
Title: Coordinator of Outreach Programs
Department: Pre-College Programs, Division of Outreach
Contact Information: djbass@olemiss.edu, 662-915-2344, Jackson Ave Center Suite J
Amy Saxton
Title: Operation Supervisor
Department: Academic Outreach
Contact Information: amysax@olemiss.edu, 662-915-7036, Jackson Avenue Center Suite G
Dr. Carrie V. Smith
Title: Professor
Department: Psychology
Contact Information: csmith4@olemiss.edu
Jillian Webber
Title: Community Coordinator
Department: Student Housing
Contact Information: jwebber2@olemiss.edu
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