Concluding Thoughts

The final chapter draws together the threads of a compelling argument that exhorts educators and policymakers to perceive of First-in-Family students in terms of strengths rather than in deficit terms. By using the lens of family and community, the focus is on what students bring to the university environment rather than the ways in which the institution acts upon the individual learner. The chapter outlines the key arguments contained within the book and provides recommendations for teachers, key stakeholders and university administrators for how this important student population can be best supported in their academic pursuits.