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Maslow's Hierarchy in Action: How Student Affairs Can use the Framework for Better Assessment of Wellbeing

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

If students are worried about where their next meal will come from, odds are they are not focused when sitting in class; likewise, if they have to choose between necessary medical care or paying a tuition bill, they may not persist. At this point, we are helping to launch our students onto their next adventure.

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How Post University’s Career Readiness Model Can Help Not-For-Profit Universities and Graduates: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 172 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guest Camille Dumont

The Change Leader, Inc.

She spent 10 years working in the health services management field, overseeing the operation of large ambulatory medical practices in New York City and Connecticut, and later served as the program chair of the Allied Health Department at Naugatuck Valley Community College.

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Why Public Trust in Higher Ed Is Declining — And What Leaders Can Do About It: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education: Addressing Challenges Through Transparency, Affordability, and Workforce Alignment

The Change Leader, Inc.

Similarly, the NYU School of Medicine has eliminated tuition for all medical students, reducing financial barriers in a high-cost field and setting a precedent for targeted tuition-free initiatives. Financial support systems also play a critical role in reducing the burden of student debt.