On this week's episode of The Higher Ed Shift, we are joined by Chris Sinclair, Executive Director of FLIP National, which is a nonprofit student-based organization with a mission to promote equal opportunity for first-generation, low-income students at colleges and universities across the US.
Chris's passion for FLIP National stems from his college days where he helped found the chapter at Columbia University.
Now, as Executive Director, Chris shares his perspective on the greatest challenges facing low-income, first-generation students, such as housing, food, and security, imposter syndrome, why students are reluctant to ask for help, what administrators can do to help partner with student advocacy groups, why a single definition of first-generation within higher education will cause more harm than good.
Towards the end of the episode, Chris leaves us with a thought-provoking idea when asked what is one thing colleges should stop doing today to help advance the experience and success of these students.
Tune into this week's episode for a thoughtful, articulate discussion and to learn more about the amazing work being done at FLIP National.
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Work With FLIP National
For those interested in working with FLIP National, we encourage you to learn more about the FLIP National Fellowship.
FLIP National is interested in recruiting FLIP National fellows for their finance and technology teams, but applicants are encouraged to apply for any team they may have an interest in.
FLIP National is also interested in working with institutions to offer positions in their fellowship as off-campus work-study positions. Any schools interested in discussing this arrangement are encouraged to reach out to Chris Sinclair.
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