About US
FLIP National is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015 to promote equal opportunity for first-generation and low-income students in institutions of higher learning. We aim to establish campus-based chapters and promote collaboration among institutions in addressing issues that first-generation and low-income students face.
We have earmarked seven“Target Areas”namely: Food Insecurity, Student Homelessness, Academic Development, Student Wellness & Community Building, Financial Support, Professional Development and Awareness & Visibility. This organiza- tion hopes to raise awareness about the issues that hamper the academic success and well-being of FGLI students and pursue sustainable solutions through establisgment of initiatives and advocacy for policy change.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to see a world of post-secondary education where first-generation and low-income students have all the adequate resources and support to fulfill their academic potential and achieve their career ambitions.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to promote equal opportunity for first-generation and low-income students in institutions of higher learning.
MISSION IN ACTION
We act on our mission in the the following ways:
Community Building
We strive to physical and virtual communities for first-generation and/or low-income students, alumni/ae, faculty, and administrators within and across institutions of higher learning
Resource Allocation
We establishing and/or expand chapter and national initiatives to alleviate the stress factors that hamper the aca- demic success and well-being of rst-generation and/or low-income students in institutions of higher earning;
Advocacy
We advocate for policy changes to support first-generation and/or low-income students through our chapters at various institutions across the country, and on the national and in- ternational levels.
Our Team
Here are a few of our Board members.
Chris Sinclair
President, Board of Directors
Jessica Brown
Vice President, Board of Directors
John Kotey
Secretary, Board of Directors
our Work
Here’s an excerpt of some of our initiatives. See Target Areas page for more details on national and chapter initiatives.
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