Episode 52: Improving the College Success of First-generation students

This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on increasing the odds of college success, especially among low-income, first-generation students. To speak on these issues is Kathy Rose, the Executive Director of College, Community Career.  Kathy founded College, Community, Career in 2012 to help low-income, first-generation students in the greater Houston area to get into college and graduate from college.

In this episode, you will learn more about the:

1. What is the purpose of College Community Career?
2. The definition of a first-generation college student?
3. Why does it appear that poor students and youth of color make up many first-generation college students?
4. How do you prepare first-generation college students to overcome the financial needs of a post-secondary college education?
5. What can afterschool staff do to encourage their participants to attend college

 

Guest

Kathy Rose has worked as a secondary math teacher, a Corporate Trainer at Chevron, a Development Director at the University of Houston, and the founding Houston Director of College Forward.  Kathy has served as a Board Trustee at numerous educational intuitions, as well as numerous non-profits.  She is the recipient of the Jefferson Award, the Katz Award and the Houston Texan Community Quarterback Award.  

Resources

College, Community, Career

https://collegecommunitycareer.org

 

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

 

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone