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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)

Universities can address safety needs by providing a safe and secure environment for students, with emergency plans in place for potential crises. Additionally, universities can offer financial aid and scholarships to students who may struggle to afford the cost of tuition or living expenses.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Most notably, it must be clear that each institution has an environment in which Latino students can thrive. Leadership strategies must clearly demonstrate that there is an intentional focus on Latino student success at the institutional level.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

She’d spent seven years as a part-time student at Los Angeles Pierce Community College after graduating from high school and struggled to earn money and find financial aid to pay for a four-year education. She was also 25 years old and an undocumented immigrant from Peru.

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DEIJ Annual Report for 2022-2023

Goucher DEI

Within the State of Maryland, the admissions team is also actively working to ensure that all eligible students receive the Guaranteed Access Grant and Maryland Scholars financial aid packages. This year, a record number of entering first year students received this Guaranteed Access Grant.