Rashné Jehangir, OLPD, was recently named to the national Center for First-generation Student Success Advocacy Group. Part of NASPA, The Center Advocacy Group is comprised of scholars and practitioners, referred to as Advocates, deeply knowledgeable about and committed to the success of first-generation college students. An official entity, Advocates are actively engaged in the development of the Center for First-generation Student Success and support the Center staff through service, liaison roles, and representation as local, regional, and national events.  

Jehangir is the CEHD faculty chair and leads the Steering Committee for the 2020 First Gen Institute, which will take place in November 2020.