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Connecting First-Generation Students To Leadership Opportunities, Christian Walker
Connecting First-Generation Students To Leadership Opportunities, Christian Walker
M.A. in Higher Education Leadership: Action Research Projects
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact that current outreach methods utilized by the Associated Students of UC San Diego are having on first-generation students’ engagement and pursuit of leadership opportunities, and ways that the department of Associated Students can adapt their approaches to better encourage participation from this student group. My research question was: How can I create outreach efforts that increase the number of first-generation students seeking student leadership roles? This research led to an enhanced understanding of how the department can connect members of this student group to open roles and opportunities for student …