We’re thrilled to announce the Inaugural California Presidents Circle, a first-of-its-kind statewide network of higher education leaders dedicated to transforming campuses to better support student parents.
The President’s Circle — part of Generation Hope’s FamilyU initiative — brings together college presidents and chancellors to reimagine systems that have long overlooked student parents. The first Presidents Circle has launched in California, establishing a model for future statewide networks that will equip higher education leaders to embed family-inclusive practices into their institutions through peer learning, individualized coaching, and campus-based capstone projects.
Rooted in the proven impact of Generation Hope’s national FamilyU program, which has helped 24 institutions across 15 states implement lasting strategies for student parents, this opportunity will equip leaders to boost student success and build campus cultures that reflect the realities of today’s learners.
Hear from our Founder & CEO, Nicole Lynn Lewis…
“This is a special opportunity designed for college and university leaders who are committed to creating family-supportive campuses, building off our experience working with institutional leaders from across the country through our FamilyU programs.”
In California, 1 in 5 college students is raising a child, yet most institutions aren't built with them in mind. Parenting students are disproportionately first-generation, women, and students of color, making their success essential to advancing equity and completion across higher education.
Why This Matters
About the Circle
This first-of-its-kind cohort offers a powerful platform (at no cost) to:
Convene with higher ed leaders committed to student parent success
Access targeted coaching and expert support to drive lasting institutional change
Join a trusted peer network advancing equity and innovation
Strengthen student success metrics, including retention and graduation
The experience includes a mix of virtual coaching and in-person convenings with fellow California leaders exclusively.
Launch
October 7, 2025
Engagement (coaching, peer mentoring and in-person convenings)
Cohort ends
October 2025—June 2026
Cohort begins
October 2025
October 2026