Davis, Jeff in partnership with TAYLOR AND FRANCIS GROUP LIMITED, has contributed to the creation of this title. The publisher specializes in producing high-quality content tailored to the needs of industry professionals and enthusiasts. Their focus on excellence ensures that each publication offers valuable insights and in-depth knowledge, making it an indispensable resource for readers seeking to enhance their expertise and understanding of the industry. This collaboration enriches the literary market, providing readers with well-researched and expertly crafted works that advance their professional and personal development.|Jeff Davis is an English professor, academic counselor, and administrator at Sonoma State University in California. He became interested in the plight of first-generation college students when he was exposed to the work being done with nontraditional students on the Sonoma State campus through federal TRIO grant projects, which led to his becoming Director of a TRIO Student Support Service project and a TRIO McNair Scholars project. He is currently involved in designing an institute for the study of the first-generation student experience to be housed at Sonoma State.