GriffinTuesday is GMercyU ’ s Annual Crowdfunding Campaign on GivingTuesday , a global day for fundraising . This year , GriffinTuesday is a month-long celebration , kicking off on National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8 and ending on Tuesday , December 3 , the traditional GivingTuesday .
FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS AT GMERCYU
• 52 % of students identify First-Generation students , the first in their families to go to college
• 100 % of full-time , first-degree students receive financial aid
• First-gen students often confront significant obstacles in accessing higher education , succeeding after enrollment , and graduating .
• First-gen students are more likely to be from historically marginalized groups .
FIRST-GEN SUPPORT
GRIFFIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM ( GSP ) First-gen students of color are connected with faculty or staff mentors for intentional support , guidance , and perspective as they transition to GMercyU . The program begins with a welcome reception in the fall and continues throughout the year with monthly events ( either as a large group or as mentee / mentor meetings ) to help students thrive socially and academically .
Being a first-generation college student means taking on the role of a pioneer within my family . It is a recognition that education is a privilege not afforded to all . I ' m grateful to be a first-generation college student because I now get to lead the way for my family . As the first-generation college student in my family and the inaugural recipient of this [ Wissahickon Opportunity ] scholarship , I am honored and excited to continue my educational journey with this invaluable support .
TRI-ALPHA HONOR SOCIETY Recognizing the academic accomplishments of first-generation college students , inductees must be the first in their family to earn a bachelor ’ s degree and must be serving in higher education at the time of induction .
TONI ROBINSON ’ 25
THE COLLECTIVE SUCCESS NETWORK GMercyU has a partnership with this Philadelphia-based nonprofit , which supports first-generation and / or low-income college students to achieve their academic and career aspirations . All first-gen GMercyU students can take advantage of CSN ’ s empowering mentorships , professional development , and leadership opportunities .
Learn more about the campaign and how to support it here :
Any gift given during this timeframe or given through the GriffinTuesday crowdfunding site will count as a GriffinTuesday gift .
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