First-Generation College Students at the University of Kentucky

Authors

Michael Peabody, University of KentuckyFollow
Neal H. Hutchens, University of KentuckyFollow
Wayne D. Lewis, University of KentuckyFollow
Matthew Deffendall, University of KentuckyFollow

Document Type

White Paper

Publication Date

2011

Abstract

First-generation college students (FGCS) have been shown to graduate at lower rates than their continuing-generation counterparts even after controlling for other variables. We will attempt to examine the characteristics of FGCS and determine initiatives the University of Kentucky might enact in order to increase the graduation rates for this segment of the student population. In doing so we will discuss “promising practices” in student retention, examine programs designated by UK’s Top-20 plan as benchmark institutions, and submit a series of recommendations to better serve FGCS at the University of Kentucky.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

Peabody, M.; Hutchens, N.H.; Lewis, W.; & Deffendall, M. (2011). First-Generation college students at the University of Kentucky.

Repository Citation

Peabody, Michael; Hutchens, Neal H.; Lewis, Wayne D.; and Deffendall, Matthew, "First-Generation College Students at the University of Kentucky" (2011). Policy Analysis Center for Kentucky Education White Papers. 1.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/packe/1