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Charting a Career Path as a First-Generation Higher Education Professional

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  • ISBN 9781041073352
  • Dimensions: 152 x 229mm
  • Publication Date: 02 Jul 2026
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
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This book explores the critical decisions faced by first-generation professionals in higher education, focusing on the intersection of identity, family expectations, and career aspirations. Grounded in Social Cognitive Career Theory and enriched by the expertise of over 25 first-generation contributors, it offers valuable insights into how first-generation identity shapes career pathways and day-to-day work. Each chapter highlights asset-based frameworks and lived experiences, concluding with practical activities designed to help readers explore their leadership potential. This edited volume is an essential resource for first-generation professionals pursuing careers in higher education, as well as for supervisors, scholars, and graduate students seeking to better understand this important academic community.
About

Mary Blanchard Wallace is the Assistant Vice President for Student Experience at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.

Robin M. Williamson is the Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Central Arkansas, USA.