First-Generation Student Success

First-Generation Student Success is a comprehensive program serving first-generation college students at McKendree University whose parents did not complete a 4-year degree. This program is dedicated to providing you with support and resources that will help you successfully acclimate to the campus environment.

 

 

Scholarships for 2012

Congratulations to the 2012 First-Generation Student Success Scholarship Recipients

Nykhala Coston---Lebanon Campus

Michelle Deatherage---Scott Air Force Base Campus

Martha Feldkamp---Louisville, KY Campus

Brandi Foster---AiM Program

Nathan Hunt---Lebanon Campus

Lora Kern---Lebanon Campus

Kayla McClain--Lebanon Campus

Cassandra Ochoa---Lebanon Campus

Deante Siller---Lebanon Campus

  2013 scholarship applications are not yet available.         

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

509 Stanton Street (located in a house directly across the street, west of Voigt Science)

Services

•   Scholarships

•   Answers to your questions about college

•   Guidance for families of first-generation students

•   Networking opportunities to meet with first-gen professors and first-gen students

•   Tutoring and study groups

•   Online services for off-site students

•   Referrals to on-campus and off-campus resources

•   Carpooling and rideshare opportunities – Don't let car trouble interfere with your dream to complete a degree! Sign up today for sharing rides on a regular or emergency only basis by going to http://mckendree.erideshare.com and follow the step-by-step directions. The password is Bearcats.

Online Resources

•   Family members of McKendree students will want to check out the new Parent Association at McKendree.  The membership is FREE.  Contact parents@mckendree.edu and keep in mind this is for family members of McKendree Students.

•   Want to learn more from first-generation students across the United States? Visit www.firstinthefamily.org to view videos of students sharing their experiences.

•   STUDENT STRESS? www.campuscalm.com

First-Generation Faculty and Staff

Many faculty and staff were first-generation students and are more than happy to help you with questions or challenges you might face.

 

Deborah Larson--Assistant Dean & Registrar

Dr. Brenda Boudreau--English

Dr. Melissa Bergstrom--Education

Dr. Linda Hoffman--Psychology

Scott Colby--Physical Education

Belinda Kern--Nursing

Dr. Darrell Hardt--Assistant Professor and Executive Director of Kentucky Campuses. Director of EdS/EdD Programs

Dr. Darryn Diuguid--Education

Michelle Magnussen--Theatre

Dr. Brenda Doll--Education

Dr. Janet Wicker--Education

Dr. Lyn Huxford--Sociology

Dr. Richelle Rennegarbe--Nursing

Dr. Joseph Knickmeyer--Mathematics

Dr. Kian Pokorny--Computer Science

Jim Myers--Director of Financial Aid

Dr. Shelly Lemons--History

Dr. Tami Eggleston--Psychology

Dr. Alan Alewine--Mathematics

McKendree University's First-Generation Student Success program is funded in part by a grant from The Council of Independent Colleges and the Walmart Foundation. The CIC/Walmart College Success Award was granted to the university in April, 2010.

Meet the Staff

Lisa Ciszczon Brennan

Coordinator
618.537.2150