Journal of Social Work Education,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(sup1)
Published: Oct. 17, 2023
ABSTRACTCertain
student
populations
including
youth
formerly
in
foster
care,
first-generation
college
students,
those
with
mental
illness
and
substance
abuse
issues,
racial
ethnic
minority
face
persistent
challenges
to
their
pursuit
of
education,
contributing
low
graduation
rates
compared
peers.
This
article
details
one
university's
pilot
program
using
social
work
practicum
placements
multiple
departments
providing
direct
interventions
vulnerable
students
increase
retention
a
focus
on
identifying
barriers
success
connecting
supports.
Efforts
were
interprofessional,
incorporating
support
services,
emotional
support.
Placement
academic
services
provided
an
interprofessional
practice
setting
intervene
at
risk
leaving
continue
shape
ongoing
interventions.
Implications
for
collaborative
field
education
are
explored,
the
aim
describing
program's
successful
how
they
crucial
settings
refine
skills.
Disclosure
statementNo
potential
conflict
interest
was
reported
by
authors.Additional
informationNotes
contributorsStephanie
A.
SaulnierStephanie
Saulnier
is
MSW
Program
Director
Eastern
Kentucky
University.Natasha
WalkerNatasha
Walker
graduate
University.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
48(7), P. 423 - 438
Published: March 15, 2023
Although
80%
of
entering
community
college
students
express
a
desire
to
earn
bachelor's
degree,
only
about
30%
transfer
four-year
institution
and
even
fewer
complete
degree
within
six
years.
The
Loss/Momentum
Framework
(LMF)
is
tool
for
identifying
interactions
between
an
its
that
can
either
propel
(momentum
points)
or
impede
(loss
progress
toward
completion.
This
study
utilized
the
LMF
understand
loss
momentum
points
commonly
encountered
by
at
various
phases
their
vertical
journeys.
Using
qualitative
research
design,
we
conducted
focus
groups
interviews
with
33
pre-
post-transfer
from
sending
receiving
university
in
Ohio.
Sources
included
positive
institutional
agents
(especially
advisors
faculty
members),
programs
processes
conveyed
receptive
culture,
easy-to-navigate
processes.
In
contrast,
inaccessible
unhelpful
advising
as
well
opaque
poorly
communicated
practices
policies
regarding
requirements,
credit
transfer,
financial
aid.
Our
findings
underscore
need
institutions
ensure
practices,
policies,
aid
are
accessible
transparent
remove
barriers
boost
momentum.
We
also
encourage
invest
opportunities
build
relationships
agents,
which
particularly
important
supporting
minoritized
students,
peers.
Teachers College Record The Voice of Scholarship in Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
126(1), P. 171 - 190
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
As
colleges
and
universities
continue
to
navigate
the
longer-term
impacts
of
COVID-19
pandemic,
a
wealth
knowledge
insights
exists
within
many
community
inform
how
best
prepare
students
for
fast-changing
demands
learning,
work,
life.
Using
strengths-based
approach
interviews
with
from
three
large
in
Midwest,
this
study
explores
college
education
prepared
pandemic
areas
which
could
be
better
equipped.
The
appreciated
their
its
practicality
training
research
capacity,
technology
communication
skills
virtual
formats,
cultivating
resilience,
diversity
as
highlight,
an
community.
Areas
where
wished
they
had
learned
more
were
handling
stress
managing
time,
engaging
diverse
perspectives
work
styles,
keeping
up
evolving
landscape.
Journal of Research on the College President,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Dec. 1, 2022
The
COVID-19
pandemic
has
impacted
every
institution
of
higher
education
differently.
It
is
recognized
that
a
return
to
pre-pandemic
institutional
life
no
longer
possible.
Presidential
leadership
being
required
reposition
the
face
this
new
era.
One
most
vexing
results
emergence
student,
faculty
and
staff
mental
health
wellness
as
priority
issue.
Upon
examination,
campus
crisis
encompasses
aspects
life.
purpose
review
threefold:
1)
illuminate
impact
issues
2)
outline
challenges
options,
3)
propose
set
strategic
actions
for
presidential
respond
crisis.
Community College Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
52(3), P. 315 - 333
Published: March 14, 2024
Objective:
The
purpose
of
this
paper
was
to
examine
variables
associated
with
food
insecurity
among
community
college
caregivers
during
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Methods:
We
used
data
from
a
multi-institutional
survey
15,051
enrolled
at
130
colleges
in
42
states
fall
2020.
logistic
regression
whether
demographic,
academic,
caregiving-related,
financial,
or
COVID-19-related
were
caregivers’
insecurity.
Results:
Over
half
(52%)
experienced
Transgender
caregivers,
first-generation
and
who
divorced
single,
had
multiple
disabilities,
previously
foster
care,
family
that
trouble
making
ends
meet
growing
up
significantly
(
p
<
.05)
higher
probabilities
experiencing
Community
childcare
those
least
one
child
12
years
old
also
increased
Moreover,
felt
not
affordable
believed
they
did
earn
enough
money
make
employment
worthwhile
after
paying
for
expenses
insecurity,
as
housing
Pell
grants,
student
loans,
support
friends
pay
college.
Losing
job,
cuts
work
hours
wages,
frontline
worker,
contracting
COVID
Contributions:
high
rates
pandemic
some
greater
risk
exacerbated
advocate
targeted
interventions,
wraparound
services,
advocacy
legislation
caregivers.
Trends in Higher Education,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(2), P. 247 - 259
Published: April 16, 2024
This
study
reveals
that
the
likelihood
and
diversity
of
postsecondary
institutions
providing
basic
needs
programs
are
significantly
influenced
by
institutional
factors
such
as
institutions’
organization
size.
also
indicates
Hispanic-Serving
Institutions
tend
to
provide
emergency
housing,
which
highlights
a
targeted
response
specific
community
needs.
In
addition,
analysis
presence
students
with
financial
is
linked
availability
food
pantry
services,
suggesting
strategic
approach
address
student
welfare.
The
findings
from
this
critical
insights
into
how
characteristics
influence
provision
variety
services.
These
conclusions
not
only
underscore
pivotal
role
services
in
supporting
overall
well-being
academic
success
but
indicate
support
formal
implementation
meet
diverse
Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(4)
Published: May 7, 2024
Research
has
widely
documented
the
high
stress
levels
posed
to
college
students
by
Coronavirus
Disease
2019
(COVID-19).
However,
role
of
social
support
in
mitigating
mental
health
impacts
stressors
like
residential
instability
among
is
less
well-researched.
Using
data
from
a
multi-campus
online
survey
students’
experiences
during
COVID-19
pandemic
(n
=
2,486),
this
study
examines
association
between
move
and
reports
depressive
symptoms
anxiety.
We
tested
whether
perceived
was
more
significantly
related
who
moved
response
COVID-19.
The
results
show
higher
prevalence
rates
severe
anxiety
with
COVID-19-related
relative
those
did
not
pandemic.
Irrespective
their
status,
received
than
needed
had
odds
findings
add
existing
studies
showing
how
compounds
problems
depression
students,
particularly
experiencing
limited
support.
