Ferrum Committed to Serving First-generation Students

By Mary Stoudt

“Students need to ask for help, we’re here wanting to help,” said Dave Wiggins, dean of Academic Success. 

Wiggins is the new director of the First Generation Program at Ferrum College. He came back to Ferrum in 2019 after leaving in the 1990s to pursue his doctorate in counseling. As the dean of Academic Success Wiggins focuses on improving programs for student success and works directly with the staff of the Carter Center for Academic Success.

(The Carter Center For Academic Success is wrapping up with its remodel and recently added this sign to the center. The Carter Center is available for students to utilize while the First Generation Program continues to develop. Photo credit: Mary Stoudt.)