National First-Generation College Celebration
Contact Information
Office of First-Generation Student Success
Marple Campus
Academic, 2333-2334 (Around corner from Art Gallery)
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Additional daytime and evening hours available by appointment.
Phone: 610-359-5325
Email: firstgen@dccc.edu
Follow us on Instagram: @DCCCFIRSTGEN
First in My Family Week | November 4 - November 8
The office of First-Generation Student Success (FGSS) at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) enthusiastically celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Day (FGCC), by hosting First in My Family Week from November 4 to November 8. This is our fourth year in joining many other colleges and universities across the nation to celebrate FGCC.
What is FGCC and why do we celebrate?
FGCC Day is celebrated annually on November 8th to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) of 1965. On November 8, 2017, in honor of the 52nd anniversary of the signing of HEA, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) partnered with FirstGen Forward (formerly known as the Center for First-Generation Student Success) to host the first First-Generation College Celebration.
FGCC is an opportunity to honor and celebrate the accomplishments and presence of first-generation college students, faculty and staff on campuses across the country.
How we Celebrate at DCCC!
FGCC Day at DCCC has grown tremendously over the past four years! Our celebration has transformed from a single day to a weeklong celebration! This is our second year offering a full list of activities from kickoff celebrations to panel discussions.
First in My Family Week is intended to celebrate the entire DCCC first-gen community across all campuses! We hope that everyone can attend one or more events at Marple, Downingtown Center, or virtually attend a live streamed event! As our hope is to celebrate the entire DCCC first-gen community our goal is to make this event as accessible as possible.
Check out our full list of events:
Monday, November 4
Kickoff Celebration
Start Time 11 a.m. | End Time 2 p.m.
Location: Marple Campus, Academic Building Café
Games, snacks, and drinks!
Join us to kick off our weeklong celebration of our first-gen community! We’ll have fun games and delicious snacks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and enjoy some great company!
Tuesday, November 5
Empowerment Through Vision: Vision Board Celebration
Start Time 10:30 a.m. | End Time 12:30 p.m.
Location: Downingtown Center, Rotunda
Games, snacks, and drinks!
Join us for a creative and inspiring event! We’ll be crafting vision boards to visualize our goals and dreams while enjoying tasty snacks. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your aspirations with fellow first-gen students!
Wednesday, November 6
First-Gen Futures: Student Insights | Panel Discussion
Start Time 11 a.m. | End Time 1 p.m.
Location: Marple Campus, STEM Auditorium, Room 1403
We will engage in a thought-provoking moderated discussion where we’ll explore personal experiences and advice from both current and former first-generation students. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and empower one another as we navigate our journeys together.
Zoom Link for livestreaming: Join Zoom Meeting
Thursday, November 7
First-Gen Leaders: Voices of Support | Faculty and Staff Panel Discussion
Start Time 11:10 a.m. | End Time 12:00 p.m.
Location: Marple Campus, STEM Auditorium, Room 1403
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring distinguished leaders from our first-gen community! Hear firsthand accounts from faculty and staff who’ve navigated their own paths as first-generation students. Together, we’ll explore the importance of mentorship and how these experiences shape career trajectories.
Zoom Link for livestreaming: Join Zoom Meeting
Friday, November 8
First-Generation College Celebration Day
Start Time 11 a.m. | End Time 2 p.m.
Location: Marple, Founders Hall, Room 2510
Vision boards, food, and drinks!
Join us as we wrap up our weeklong celebration honoring the incredible first-gen community! Let’s celebrate with a fun-filled day of creativity and connection. We’ll be crafting vision boards and enjoying good food, so bring your ideas and aspirations. We can’t wait to see your visions come to life!
Other Ways to Celebrate
Leading up to the celebration we invite the first-gen community to:
- First-Gen staff and faculty, please stop by the First-Gen office to pick up an “I’m First” pin
- Check out the student, staff, and faculty spotlights here and other locations across campus
- Showcase your own first-gen pride and/or support for classmates and colleagues on social media
Use any of the hashtags below:
#CelebrateFirstGen (The national celebration day hashtag)
#DCCCFirstGen (DCCC hashtag)
#FirstinMyFamily (DCCC hashtag)
For more information about FGCC please check out https://firstgen.naspa.org/blog/why-celebrate-on-november-8!
