Kevin Xiong
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Pronouns: He/Him
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Doctoral Student, HE
Areas of interest
- First-generation and underrepresented college students
- College access and success
- College student mental health
M.A., Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2020
B.A., American Studies and Educational Studies, Macalester College, 2018
I am interested in the research of first-generation college students and students from underrepresented backgrounds. I am particularly interested in exploring how families from these backgrounds engage and support their students through their college journey. As a first-generation low-income student, I am dedicated to the access and success of those from underrepresented communities.
Alongside my doctoral studies, I am currently the College Readiness Coordinator at the University of Minnesota's College Readiness Consortium. Within this position, I coordinate middle school campus visits and support college and career readiness initiatives on and off campus. Prior to this position, I was an academic advisor for the TRIO Student Support Services program and a high school counselor. Additionally, I have taught EDHD 1701, CLA 1005, and CLA 2005 on campus.