River Hawk Scholars Academy Faculty Advocates serve as crucial resources and supporters for the first-generation college students in their department/college. RHSA Faculty Advocates were either themselves first-gen college students or identify as first-gen student supporters. These dedicated faculty:
- connect socially with the RHSA students in their department and college and increase students’ academic support network
- create a sense of community among RHSA students
- provide RHSA students an opportunity to engage in a student-friendly manner with research and learning opportunities
- directly mentor and meet with RHSA students
