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The Sooner, The Better: Building Financial Literacy Among Black Students (and Communities)

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We both are dedicated advocates for all people who live in poverty, food deserts, and other deeply challenging situations. Teach families about family literacy during community events and virtual meetings with guest speakers, along with a series of short videos on specific topics (e.g., Why are Blacks most Likely to be Low Income?

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Formerly Incarcerated Students Are Humans First

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The event offered pro-bono legal consultations and support from community organizations providing social services, health care, financial services, and employment. On an unseasonably warm November weekend, people gathered on campus for a record clearing and expungement clinic organized by the Community College of Philadelphia Foundation.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Events and activities happen throughout the academic year.

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Mastering Food for Campus Life Beyond The Dining Hall

University Business

In this 30-minute Ed Talk, learn how food impacts key staff initiatives beyond the dining hall and how Quinsigamond Community College provides its staff with the catered meetings and events they crave without overhauling their current food service system.

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Rising to the Challenge on Student Basic Needs Work

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ten years ago, most college students short of money for food would have difficulty finding a food pantry on campus. Food insecurity wasn’t a widely recognized problem in higher education and “student basic needs” wasn’t a field of practice. Indeed, in several states those staff are required and supported by legislatures.

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20 Winter-Inspired Service-Learning Project Ideas for High School Students

Experiential Learning Depot

A warm and safe place to live with hot food on the table is non-negotiable. Holiday Food Drive Have your students organize a food drive to collect non-perishable items and deliver them to local food banks or shelters to support families in need. Lots of gear is needed to stay warm. Preview the Resource 2.

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Why dining halls are now devoted to plant-based options

University Business

Now more than ever, students are demanding meal options that are healthier for themselves and the environment,” said Kate Watts, director of food service innovation at the Humane Society. Procurement offices are shifting operations to match Gen Z’s preference for locally and sustainably derived food.