Students
First Generation College of Health and Human Sciences Students
Resources
- First Generation Graduates - Spring/Summer 2018
- Academic Advancement Center
- First Generation Award Program
- I’m First! College is my opportunity
First generation college students (neither parent having earned a Bachelor's degree) represent an important aspect of Colorado State University’s access mission and a historical area of emphasis and pride.
In the College of Health and Human Sciences, 21 percent of undergraduates are first generation students. We are committed to building a sense of community among first generation students, faculty, and staff, and raising awareness of their unique experiences.
First Generation Faculty and Staff
As a first generation faculty or staff member, we have experienced that education opens doors, and transforms and empowers people. Collectively, there is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to be shared about the common experiences of being First Generation in the world of higher education. Connect with us if you seek answers to questions, would like someone to provide perspective with tips and resources to facilitate your academic success and transition, or just listen.
Sharon Anderson
Professor, Education
Antonette Aragon
Assistant Professor, Education
Susan Baker
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Vincent Basile
Assistant Professor, School of Education
Susan Becker
Financial Coordinator, Education
Chris Bell
Associate Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Pamela Bishop
Key Advisor, Social Work
Tami Boday
Academic Support Coordinator, Health and Exercise Science
Brian Butki
Senior Teaching Assistant Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Laurie Carlson
Associate Professor, Education
Kelli Clark
Academic Coordinator, Education
Kim Cox-York
Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Derek Decker
Instructor/Advisor, Education
Dale DeVoe
Professor, Health and Exercise Science
Michelle Foster
Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Bill Franz
Assistant Professor, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Shelley Haddock
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
Kristin Haller
Assistant to the Department Head, Graduate Program Liaison, Construction Management
Barbara Hooper
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Louise Jennings
Associate Professor, Education
Kara Johnson
Career Center Liaison, Health and Human Sciences
Victoria Keller
Associate Director of Development
Gloria Luong
Assistant Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
Dawn Mallette
Assistant Professor, Education
Brenda Miles
BSW Program Director, Social Work
Latoya Noel
Academic Support Coordinator, Food Science and Human Nutrition
Jackie Peila-Shuster
Assistant Professor, Education
Arlene Schmid
Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Amy Schuster
Academic Support Coordinator, Human Development and Family Studies
Audrey Shillington
Director and Professor, Social Work
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Malinda Sloan
Assistant to the Dean, Health and Human Sciences
Cerissa Stevenson
Assistant Professor, Education
Kim Winger
Director of Development, Health and Human Sciences
Lise Youngblade
Associate Dean, Health and Human Sciences, Professor and Head, Human Development and Family Studies
Toni Zimmerman
Professor, Human Development and Family Studies
Resources
The Academic Advancement Center (A Student Support Services Program) helps low-income, first-generation college students, foster youth, and students with disabilities to stay in college until they earn their baccalaureate degrees.
The First Generation Award for incoming students was created in 1984 by the governing board of the University to encourage participation in college by first generation college students who have significant financial need, and to promote diversity within the University's student population. The selection process is competitive and there are a limited number of awards available. The award amount is up to a maximum of $4,000 annually, and is contingent upon full time enrollment during both the fall and spring semesters. The award carries the possibility of renewal.
