My commitment to teaching—from leading multiple experiential learning projects to mentoring undergraduate and graduate research—has focused on producing the next generation of student scholars and leaders. Throughout my career, I have worked to break down the barriers that potentially limit working-class first-generation college students from fully engaging in campus life.
First-Generation Student Ally Certificate Program
This professional development program contains multiple learning modules designed to train faculty and staff to serve as allies to first-generation working-class college students. In raising awareness about the specific needs of this student population, each module fosters dialogue about creating social belonging for long-term academic success. Topics include:
- Unpacking terminology
- Building cultural capital
- Navigating the university system
- Exploring alliances across campus
- Developing student programming
Contact me for more information on how to tailor this program to your institution.
Other professional development workshops include:
- Teaching service-learning
- Integrating digital humanities into the curriculum
Presented at Stony Brook University, University of Pittsburgh, Loyola University New Orleans
Michele Fazio, Ph.D. 