Universities in the United States Providing Different Clothing-Based Resources to the Student Body
Disciplines
Geographic Information Sciences | Human Geography
Abstract (300 words maximum)
OwlSwap Sustainability Initiative is most known for promoting sustainability through its on-campus clothing resources for students. This provides free casual, professional, and LGBTQ+ clothing assistance for Kennesaw State University students. For some, it may be a more sustainable option to get clothes, but for others, it may be the only option. The research collected will map out universities that have a campus clothing resource for students, and what kind of resource is provided, on a national scale. This includes free clothing closets, professional clothing for career fairs/interviews/jobs, clothing swaps, LGBTQ+-focused clothing resources, and RSO or student clubs centered around providing clothing to the student body. Examining the distribution of universities with clothing resources, and the type of resource can give an in-depth look into the demands of students and how universities are promoting student wellness and sustainability.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
RCHSS - Geography & Anthropology
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Vanessa Slinger-Friedman
Universities in the United States Providing Different Clothing-Based Resources to the Student Body
OwlSwap Sustainability Initiative is most known for promoting sustainability through its on-campus clothing resources for students. This provides free casual, professional, and LGBTQ+ clothing assistance for Kennesaw State University students. For some, it may be a more sustainable option to get clothes, but for others, it may be the only option. The research collected will map out universities that have a campus clothing resource for students, and what kind of resource is provided, on a national scale. This includes free clothing closets, professional clothing for career fairs/interviews/jobs, clothing swaps, LGBTQ+-focused clothing resources, and RSO or student clubs centered around providing clothing to the student body. Examining the distribution of universities with clothing resources, and the type of resource can give an in-depth look into the demands of students and how universities are promoting student wellness and sustainability.