Category: First-Gen Ascend

A Solution That Sticks: Q&A With MarYam Hamedani

2018-04-04 6:46 pm
Social psychologist MarYam Hamedani, Ph.D., a SPARQ senior research scientist, conducted the research featured in this toolkit. She discusses the inspiration for the work, surprises it presented, and directions it might take in the future.

Connecting With Busy Students: Q&A With Jennifer Rolen

2018-04-03 6:55 pm
Jennifer Rolen is the assistant dean and associate director of Stanford University’s Diversity and First-Gen Office. She discusses working with first-generation students, strategies for helping them amid their packed academic schedules, and the power of partnerships.