First Generation Monarchs

King's College was founded to educate first-generation students: the sons and daughters of coal miners and mill workers from Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are proud to continue that tradition today by serving many students who are often the first in their family to go to college.

Because of this commitment, King's College is designated as a First-Gen Forward™ Institution, an initiative of NASPA - Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, which recognizes higher education institutions who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-gen college students.

Students on the campus walkways with Father Issing.

Affiliations

Alpha Alpha Alpha - First Generation Honor Society

NASPA Center for First-generation Student Success

What does "first generation" mean?

A first-generation student is defined as someone "whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) do not have a four-year college degree." The importance of the work, according to the Center for First-Generation Student Success, is implied in the term "first-generation" due to "the possibility that a student may lack the critical cultural capital necessary for college success because their parents did not attend college."

First Generation Monarchs Committee

Our First Generation Monarchs Committee works hard to strategically ensure first-gen student success through four priorities: advocate, bring awareness, celebrate, and support.

Rochelle Plummer
Associate Vice President for Academic Success
ex officio

Erika Castro Santana
First-Generation
Student

Jasmine Giddings
Director of Multicultural and International Student Programs
Staff

Rose Gryskevicz '96
Director, Engagement & Experience
Staff

Kelly Lettieri
Director for Achievement Plus and International Studies
Staff

John Mabin
First-Generation
Student

Amy Futoma
Technical Professor of Mathematics
Faculty

Contact Us

First Generation Monarchs

firstgenmonarchs@kings.edu