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

RHSA Faculty Advocates