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Understanding How College Access Professionals Work With the Families of Prospective First-Generation College Students
Thu, April 13, 2:50 to 4:20pm CDT (2:50 to 4:20pm CDT), Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Floor: 4th Floor, Belmont - Avenue BallroomAbstract
Based on the experiences and perspectives of 20 college access professionals (CAPs), this qualitative study explores these educators’ work with the families of prospective first-generation college students (PFGCSs). Building from family engagement research that highlights the importance of family-school partnerships and applying the funds of knowledge (Moll et al., 1992) theoretical framework, this study highlights how CAPs can effectively communicate and support PFGCSs and their families. Study findings are consistent with existing literature and find that multicultural competency skills, disclosure of personal experiences, and ongoing communication are beneficial when working with PFGCS families. Thus, this study offers the opportunity to expand family-school-student partnerships for student success within a college-going context, reciprocating the positive results in other K-12 settings.