FAMILY WELCOME

The CW family celebrated National First Generation Day with students and faculty. This intimate luncheon engaged first generation students together with faculty and staff who were first generation graduates in a poignant discussion around the first generation experience – all with a delicious lunch on November 8. We raised awareness about the realities of first generation college students that face unique barriers to higher education. We are so proud of our first generation CW students!

The Family Welcome event on October 11 was an opportunity for family members of first year students to meet staff and faculty at The College of Westchester. The night included dinner in a casual setting where family members could speak to students’ professors and learn more about The CW Community. The takeaway of the evening was that CW and families of students are a partnership. We want to help students through their journey in higher education and some ways in which the school can do that is through Career Services, Student Life, Advising, Mental Wellness, The Learning Center, and Advising. While the student’s journey to earn their degree is their own, they don’t have to go about it alone.