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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. This can include access to affordable healthcare, counseling services, and recreational facilities that promote healthy living.

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Colleges hire directors to tackle student basic needs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

And she used her visibility as a student leader to advocate for more support services for undocumented and low-income students. Some were going without enough food to eat; others were sleeping in their cars. Many lacked stable or affordable housing, while others had no internet service at home.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“Some of the data used to make decisions came from needs surveys, student satisfaction survey[s], usage tracking programs, freshman introductory course data, and anecdotal stories shared by ASU staff and faculty. These data-driven decisions allow us to refine efforts to better serve our student population.”