Undocumented, First-Generation College and Low-Income Student (U-FLi) Center
KSP By Year
KSP Year 1 + 2
During the first two years the program is very high-touch and intensive, consisting of the following commitments:
Fall Semester
- 4 required cohort gatherings
- 3 one-to-one check-ins with professional staff
- 3 one-to-one check-ins with assigned peer mentor
Spring Semester
- 4 required cohort gatherings
- 3 group advising sessions
- Additional one-to-one check-ins with professional staff as needed
Themes
- Community building and affirmation
- Self-reflection and identity development
- Destigmatizing mental health and wellness
- Recognizing your strengths
- Accessing academic and personal support services
- Exploring passions and career pathways
Fall Semester
- 3 Required Cohort Gatherings
- 2 one-to-one check-ins with professional staff
Spring Semester
- 3 Required Cohort Gatherings
- 2 one-to-one check-ins with professional staff
Themes
- Community building and affirmation
- Self-reflection and identity development
- Redefining values and success
- Choosing a concentration
- Exploring study away and internship opportunities
- Connecting with career and co-curricular campus resources
- Establishing engagement in wider campus community
Annual Coin Ceremony: A formal ceremony to provide a memorable welcome for incoming students into the Kessler community
Regular Off-Campus Outing: A community building opportunity to connect students to the Providence area
The most significant change in myself as a result of this cohort experience is that I am more comfortable advocating for myself at Brown. I had some big mental health issues come up and disrupt my first year at Brown but this cohort experience helped me use resources like CAPS, Student Support Services Deans, Academic Deans, and incompletes. I was comfortable going to my professor and school staff for help since this cohort experience de-stigmatized asking for help. After being in this cohort, I view asking for help and advocating for oneself to be a strength not a weakness.
KSP Years 3 + 4
We are currently developing the 3rd and 4th year experience of the program and plan to incorporate feedback and experiences from current scholars. Scholars can expect a lighter time commitment and low-touch advising and programming focused on the following themes:
- Reflecting on growth throughout college experience
- Utilization of co-curricular and career supportive services
- Stepping into leadership positions on and off campus
- Building and solidifying relationships and long-term mentors
- Connections with faculty
- Connections with the Brown and Kessler alumni networks
- Support with capstone project(s)
- Support with post-graduate planning (finding a job, transitioning to graduate school, taking a gap year, etc)
Learn More About The Kessler Scholars Program
Every academic year, the U-FLi Center will recruit a cohort of 20 students from the incoming class of first-year students to participate in the Kessler Scholars Program.
Find answers to your questions about the Kessler Scholars Program.
The Kessler Scholars Program at Brown empowers U-FLi students to succeed and become leaders within their communities.