Abstract
One in three students is a first-generation college student. First-generation college students are continuing to increase in enrollment each year. Previous research has explored the communication challenges and communication patterns of first-generation college students. However, research has not explored if an activity like forensics can fulfill a family support functions for first-generation college students. This project used a qualitative retrospective survey of open-ended questions was used to collect data. Themes emerged relating to the first-generation college student experience, the forensic team experience, and the forensic team as a family. The thesis concludes with conclusions and a presentation of future research.
Advisor
Leah White
Committee Member
David Engen
Committee Member
Jasper Hunt
Date of Degree
2013
Language
english
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
College
Arts and Humanities
Recommended Citation
Stoltz, E. K. (2013). First-generation college students: Forensics fulfilling a family support function. [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/49/
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