Three faculty will discuss ways for educators to support academic engagement for first-gen students. Professors Samantha Swindell, psychology, Anna Plemons, digital technology and culture at WSU Tri-Cities, and Amy Nusbaum, psychology at Heritage University, will discuss their co-authored paper, “Kindness at First Sight: The Role of Syllabi in Impression Formation.”  Swindell is also associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Plemons is assistant vice chancellor at WSU Tri-Cities. Nusbaum earned three degrees from WSU.  Hosted by the Office of Academic Engagement. Read more about events celebrating WSU first-generation students on the OAE website.