Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
Supporting parenting students in higher education is essential due to their unique challenges, including balancing academics with caregiving, financial strain, and limited childcare access. At the 2024 NERA conference, an expert panel explored these issues and presented strategies for fostering family-friendly campuses. Panelists included Dr. Brittani Williams (Generation Hope), Miriam Cullimore (Minnesota Office of Higher Education), and Megan Brown (University of Texas at San Antonio). This interactive session engaged attendees in shaping inclusive policies through research, lived experience, and advocacy. The discussion highlighted actionable solutions to support student-parents in achieving academic success and economic mobility.
Recommended Citation
Williams, Brittani; Cullimore, Miriam; and Brown, Megan, "Supporting College Students with Children: Data-Driven Insights, National Trends, and Personal Stories Shaping a Future of Opportunity" (2024). NERA Conference Proceedings 2024. 7.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/nera-2024/7
