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Study Abroad Program Locations that Offer Service Learning & Community Service Classes

AIFS Abroad

Whether you’re majoring in a field related to Community Service or Service Learning, just need to fulfill a class requirement, or are simply passionate about giving back, why not take those types of classes as you study abroad? Stellenbosch, South Africa 1. ” Katie H.,

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How community engagement is helping these colleges develop student career readiness

University Business

” More from UB: Community colleges are banding resources together to secure their at-risk students’ education Player began thinking about joining community engagement services during pre-orientation as she sought her sense of community and belonging as a first-year student.

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Support for first-year students may be key this fall. Here are 4 ways to ensure you’re ready

University Business

Institutions can ensure their success and development with intentional support in the areas they may be vulnerable in and by communicating these services fully. Market and communicate at nauseam Student affairs offices may be way ahead of the curve on how to deal with today’s students.

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Balancing books and bills: an exploration of the hidden world of student workers

SRHE

During this period of high inflation, characterised by rampant housing costs and food prices, student finances are increasingly under pressure ( Dickinson, 2023 ; Peachey, 2023 ). A larger number of students from different backgrounds are now seeking employment whilst studying for their degree.

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Are you meeting students’ basic needs?

EAB

Like many of our students, I was a first gen, low-income college student who had periods of housing, food, and transportation insecurity. I remember working food service jobs so it would be easier to eat, needing to move constantly as rent got too high, and scrounging to afford my bus pass.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

ASU has added several Spanish language marketing materials, including an En Espanol section on the university’s website, a comprehensive admissions piece, Spanish campus tours, and multiple recruitment pieces for academic programs. These include a food pantry and the basic needs food services and meal programs.

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Hard at Play: SAAL Leading the Charge

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

SAAL hosted meet-ups at national conferences where we were able to connect in real-life and share our values, food, and drink with one another. Our long-term goal is to continue growing and providing services, support, and resources to our members with more sponsors. Communications Specialist Manage SAAL communication accounts (e.g.,