1 Panthers Taking the Leap: Promoting Success in First-Generation Students at Chaffey CollegeA study of First Generation College Students and how Chaffey College can empower them and remove barriers to their success

2 First Generation F.I.T TeamJonathan Ausubel, Language Arts/English Darcie Descalzo, Math and Science/Biology Sonia Diaz, Math and Science/Biology Fabiola Espitia, Counseling/GPS Fontana Kimberly George, Language Arts/English Tamari Jenkins, Language Arts/Spanish Danielle Pearson, Institutional Research Diana Sanchez, Counseling EOPS Tom Vitzelio, Instructional Support/Chino Success Center Introductions - One minute description of why we choose to be part of FIT (everyone individually)

3 What does the data tell us our service district?College Going Rates in Major Cities in the Chaffey College District Chino Chino Hills Fontana Montclair Ontario Rancho Cucamonga Upland Average Some College No Degree 24.30% 22.70% 23.30% 20.40% 22.80% 28.90% 26.80% 24.17% Associate’s Degree 8.10% 9% 7.20% 7.10% 6.40% 9.70% 9.30% 8.11% Bachelor’s Degree 16.30% 28.80% 11.50% 9.90% 19.10% 16.53% Graduate or Professional Degree 5.60% 14.40% 4.30% 2.30% 3.30% 11.40% 10.80% 7.44% Percentage with BA or Higher 21.90% 43.30% 15.80% 12.20% 13.00% 31.80% 29.90% 23.99% United States Census Department, 2016

4 Chaffey Students: Highest Parent/Guardian Level of EducationData are available for ~95%

5 Identified First Generation Students enrolled at Chaffey College in 2014-15

6 Identified First Generation Students Enrolled at Chaffey College in by Ethnicity Non-First Generation n = 13,774 First Generation n = 10,344

7 First generation status for Chaffey College students enrolled in by economically disadvantaged status * p < .001

8 Survey Results: Course-Taking BehaviorA higher proportion of First Generation students take courses in Chino and Fontana A higher proportion of First Generation students take courses in the evening. A higher proportion of First Generation students feel their family circumstances are more of a hindrance to their success as a college student. First Generations students were MORE LIKELY to indicate they were enrolled for Career Purposes. First Generations students were LESS LIKELY to indicate they were enrolled for higher or additional degrees and because their parents wanted them to. Engagement First Generation students rated the following statements higher than Not First Generation students: I attend campus activities related to my culture Counselors care about me and my success

9 First Generation F.I.T RecommendationsImprove data collection and analysis of information related to first generation students at Chaffey College and the college’s service area. Cultivate a sense of community for First Generation students at Chaffey College. Improve knowledge and awareness of college related processes. Strengthen and expand existing specialized services targeting first generation students. Ensure the resources and services for students are uniform across all three campuses in the district; especially in the areas of DPS, counseling, and admissions and records. Expand services (both instructional and student services) at Chino and Fontana. Educate faculty and staff on the unique needs of first generation college students.