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Kennesaw State University CARE RoadMap: Level 1 Virtual
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
Student homelessness has become a widespread issue at higher education institutions. According to a 2016 survey of both four-year and community colleges, about seven percent of students experienced homelessness. Kennesaw State University (KSU) is not immune to those statistics. The first KSU homeless student was identified in the late 1980s. Since then, the number of students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity has grown every academic year. In the past three years, there has been a 98 percent increase in demand to help feed food insecure students on KSU’s two campuses.
Those who are interested in learning more about ASCEND and CARE Services and how to implement these programs at their university campus can utilize the CARE RoadMap training program which officially launched on November 1, 2021. The program is designed for an intimate group style format with people who are doing the work to make a difference but need access to the tools, network, and ideas to do it better or more effectively. CARE RoadMap consists of 4 training options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and an 'Acsending to College' supplemental training. Below are more detailed descriptions for CARE RoadMap Level 1 training.
Level 1 - Introductory Course:
- Discover what to consider during initial stages of developing a program.
- 90-minute virtual training session
- (1) 30-minute follow-up
- Training Workbook
Follow this link to purchase the course that is right for your organization!
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Kennesaw State University CARE RoadMap: Level 2
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
Student homelessness has become a widespread issue at higher education institutions. According to a 2016 survey of both four-year and community colleges, about seven percent of students experienced homelessness. Kennesaw State University (KSU) is not immune to those statistics. The first KSU homeless student was identified in the late 1980s. Since then, the number of students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity has grown every academic year. In the past three years, there has been a 98 percent increase in demand to help feed food insecure students on KSU’s two campuses.
Those who are interested in learning more about ASCEND and CARE Services and how to implement these programs at their university campus can utilize the CARE RoadMap training program which officially launched on November 1, 2021. The program is designed for an intimate group style format with people who are doing the work to make a difference but need access to the tools, network, and ideas to do it better or more effectively. CARE RoadMap consists of 4 training options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and an 'Acsending to College' supplemental training. Below are more detailed descriptions for CARE RoadMap Level 2 training.
Level 2 – Intermediate Course:
- 3-hour training session
- (3) 60-minute follow-ups
- Workbook
- CARE Services campus tour
Follow this link to purchase the course that is right for your organization!
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Kennesaw State University CARE RoadMap: Level 2 Virtual
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
Student homelessness has become a widespread issue at higher education institutions. According to a 2016 survey of both four-year and community colleges, about seven percent of students experienced homelessness. Kennesaw State University (KSU) is not immune to those statistics. The first KSU homeless student was identified in the late 1980s. Since then, the number of students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity has grown every academic year. In the past three years, there has been a 98 percent increase in demand to help feed food insecure students on KSU’s two campuses.
Those who are interested in learning more about ASCEND and CARE Services and how to implement these programs at their university campus can utilize the CARE RoadMap training program which officially launched on November 1, 2021. The program is designed for an intimate group style format with people who are doing the work to make a difference but need access to the tools, network, and ideas to do it better or more effectively. CARE RoadMap consists of 4 training options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and an 'Ascending to College' supplemental training. Below are more detailed descriptions for CARE RoadMap Level 2 training.
Level 2 – Intermediate Course:
- 3.5-hour virtual training session
- (3) 60-minute follow-ups
- Workbook
Follow this link to purchase the course that is right for your organization!
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Kennesaw State University CARE RoadMap: Level 3
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
Student homelessness has become a widespread issue at higher education institutions. According to a 2016 survey of both four-year and community colleges, about seven percent of students experienced homelessness. Kennesaw State University (KSU) is not immune to those statistics. The first KSU homeless student was identified in the late 1980s. Since then, the number of students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity has grown every academic year. In the past three years, there has been a 98 percent increase in demand to help feed food insecure students on KSU’s two campuses.
Those who are interested in learning more about ASCEND and CARE Services and how to implement these programs at their university campus can utilize the CARE RoadMap training program which officially launched on November 1, 2021. The program is designed for an intimate group style format with people who are doing the work to make a difference but need access to the tools, network, and ideas to do it better or more effectively. CARE RoadMap consists of 4 training options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and an 'Acsending to College' supplemental training. Below are more detailed descriptions for CARE RoadMap Level 3 training:
Level 3 – Hands-On Course:
- 2-day in-person training session with CARE Services at your institution
- (12) 60-minute follow-ups
- Workbook
Follow this link to purchase the course that is right for your organization!
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Kennesaw State University CARE RoadMap: Supplement Level - Ascending to College
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
Student homelessness has become a widespread issue at higher education institutions. According to a 2016 survey of both four-year and community colleges, about seven percent of students experienced homelessness. Kennesaw State University (KSU) is not immune to those statistics. The first KSU homeless student was identified in the late 1980s. Since then, the number of students experiencing homelessness and food insecurity has grown every academic year. In the past three years, there has been a 98 percent increase in demand to help feed food insecure students on KSU’s two campuses.
Those who are interested in learning more about ASCEND and CARE Services and how to implement these programs at their university campus can utilize the CARE RoadMap training program which officially launched on November 1, 2021. The program is designed for an intimate group style format with people who are doing the work to make a difference but need access to the tools, network, and ideas to do it better or more effectively. CARE RoadMap consists of 4 training options: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and an 'Acsending to College' supplemental training. Below are more detailed descriptions for CARE RoadMap 'Ascending to College' training.
Supplemental Level - Ascending to College:
- 1-day virtual training session
- (6) 60-minute follow-ups
- Workbook
Follow this link to purchase the course that is right for your organization!
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Recommendations for Higher Educational Supports for Students Experiencing Homelessness in the Southeastern United States
Marcy Stidum, Carrie Olsen, Jillian Sitjar, Lori Tiller, Jessica McDaniel, Evelyn Mangin, and Lisi Desai
Homelessness creates tall barriers for many college students pursuing postsecondary education. It can also come along with many secondary difficulties, such as lack of family support, histories of abuse, trauma, neglect, and systemic poverty, all of which are added challenges when pursuing higher education. These barriers can limit access to higher education, making it difficult to remain enrolled, let alone graduate, and creating long-term negative effects such as long-term economic instability and a lack of self-sufficiency.
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated many of these existing barriers, including low enrollment [1] and a decrease in financial aid completion [2]. New research from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center found that of the “2.6 million students who entered college as first-time freshmen in the fall of 2019, only 74 percent returned for their second year — an unprecedented two percentage point drop, the lowest level since 2012”. However, the situation is more dire for low-income and minority students, and they have seen the most dramatic enrollment and persistence drops [3].
Historically, very few states have offered higher education policies that support homeless college students; however, states are beginning to respond because of the recent increase in student homelessness. The most recent example of new legislation supporting these students is Georgia Senate Bill 107, passed in May 2021, which amended Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated relating to the postsecondary education of homeless and foster youth. Specifically, this bill provides:
- Tuition and room and board waivers at two-year colleges for foster care students
- In-state tuition at two- and four-year colleges for students under the age of 24 and experiencing homelessness
- Provisions for university staff to determine homelessness status, like the McKinney-Vento Act [4].
Considering the increase in the number of homeless students, states should focus on policies to support these students' successful completion of a college degree. Such policies would be good for students, institutions, and state governments, as college graduates "contribute more in taxes and are less reliant on government services [5]." This paper will examine policies and practices in seven southeastern states, draw conclusions, and make recommendations for higher education institutions, policymakers, and philanthropy.
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ASCEND Impact Model
Marcy Stidum and Carrie Olsen
In January 2020, CARE Services established the CARE ASCEND Impact Model.
The model addresses: Building campus AWARENESS, developing a SYSTEMATIC approach, campus CULTURE building, ENGAGING stakeholders, creating NEED based supports for campus community and students, and having a DATA informed practice.
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