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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Under Currys leadership, their efforts grew into a larger task force committed to addressing housing, food, and basic needs for the student body. Its about the absence of opportunity, the absence of safety, the absence of stability, says Louden. Their next step was to identify Compton College students who identified as homeless.

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Social Drivers of Health Are Affecting Your Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this century, doctors begun going beyond those physical measures and asking patients to answer another set of questions which get at the safety and security of their current lives. Government Accountability Office issued its second report about the high rates of food insecurity among college students, and last year the U.S.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students’ connection with CHAP helped them to more easily access other supports, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), two federal programs that address food insecurity. It might show that it’s not food people need, it’s housing.” Harrell II, president of TCC.

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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Leonard Williams, the director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C. Citing the shortage of STEM graduates across the nation, she says these students are filling positions of impact, including national security. Williams is director and professor of food safety and microbiology at N.C.

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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

Managing finances abroad was trickier than anticipated. Create a realistic budget together, covering all expenses including travel, food, and emergencies. Ensure they understand how to access money abroad and manage currency exchange. I wish we had done more research on the most cost-effective ways to access money abroad.

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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)

Here are some ways universities can assess students using Maslow's hierarchy: Assess physiological needs : At the bottom of the pyramid are physiological needs like food, shelter, and sleep. Universities can address safety needs by providing a safe and secure environment for students, with emergency plans in place for potential crises.

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Summer 2025 Social Impact Internships Now Open!

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TECH, DATA, & AI Software Engineering Intern | Replate Replate is a tech-enabled nonprofit that aims to reduce food waste and food insecurity by offering tools for businesses with food surplus to donate meals to nonprofits serving those experiencing food insecurity.