OVERVIEW
🔘 MONDAY
· 8:30-9:00: Morning Check-In
· 9:00-10:00: Emotional Intelligence Workshop: Self-Awareness
· 10:00-11:00: Emotional Intelligence Workshop: Self-Management
· 11:00-12:00: Goal Setting Workshop (Short and Long-TermAcademic Goals)
· 12:00-1:00: Lunch Break
· 1:00-2:00: Stress Management Strategies: MindfulnessPractice
· 2:00-3:00: Peer Sharing: Overcoming Obstacles in College
· Building resilience helps students deal withchallenges in college, which is vital for retention (Simon et al., 2021).
🔘 TUESDAY
· 8:30-9:00: Morning Check-In
· 9:00-10:00: Growth Mindset Workshop: Redefining Failure
· 10:00-11:00: Turning Setbacks into Opportunities
· 11:00-12:00: Group Reflection: Journaling on Persona lChallengess
· 12:00-1:00: Lunch Break
· 1:00-2:00: Time Management Strategies
· 2:00-3:00: Guided Peer Discussions: Supporting Each Other Through Challenges
· Time management and resilience workshops address common issues that affect first-generation students' persistence in college (Grace-Odeleye& Santiago, 2019).
🔘 WEDNESDAY
· 8:30-9:00: Morning Check-In
· 9:00-10:00: Mental Health Awareness Workshops
· 10:00-11:00: Campus ResourcesOverview and Accessibility
· 11:00-12:00: Understanding Burnout and How to Prevent It
· 12:00-1:00: Lunch Break
· 1:00-2:00: Group Discussion: How Resilience Leads toSuccess
· 2:00-3:00: Guided Reflection: Noticing My Growth
· Mental health awareness and resilience-building strategies can greatly enhance retention and success for first-generation students (Dennis et al., 2005).
🔘 THURSDAY
· 8:30-9:00: Morning Check-In
· 9:00-10:00: Conflict Resolution Strategies
· 10:00-11:00: Healthy Communication in College Settings
· 11:00-12:00: Building Positive Relationships in College
· 12:00-1:00: Lunch Break
· 1:00-2:00: Peer Role-Playing: Navigating Group Conflict
· 2:00-3:00: Group Reflection: How I Stay Resilient
· Conflict resolution and communication skills are critical for academic and social success, as noted by the Upward Bound program model (Grace-Odeleye & Santiago, 2019).
🔘 FRIDAY
· 8:30-3:30: Service-Learning Day: Students meet with community partners for mid-project
check-ins and work sessions.
· Service-learning enhances leadership development through real-world application in line with John Dewey’s experiential learning model (Talebi,2015; Northouse, 2022).