Faculty and Staff: Get Involved
Professors, lecturers, researchers, and staff: Here's how you can participate in the Triton Firsts initiative, supporting and inspiring first-generation students at UC San Diego.
1. Give us your Triton Firsts Story.
In Spring 2017, over 120 UC San Diego faculty members responded to the call identifying as a first-generation graduate.
Join a growing community of first-generation faculty graduates at UC San Diego by completing this online form.
2. Participate in the campaign.
Wear your #FirstGen T-shirt, button or lapel pin every first Friday of the month and share your pictures on social media using the hashtag #FirstGenFriday
Share your first-gen identity with your students
Share your first-gen story on social media using the hashtag #FirstGenUCSD
3. Connect with other first-generation faculty and staff
- UC San Diego’s Center for Faculty Diversity and Inclusion provides multiple offerings and services to support faculty members. Visit the center's website to learn about ways to connect with other faculty members, or email Mardestinee Gutierrez, Program Manager for Faculty Diversity and Equity.