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Addressing Food Insecurity Beyond Food Pantries
Get PDFThe issue of food insecurity is becoming more prevalent among college students. To address food insecurity at Seattle University, the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Seattle University recently opened a food pantry on campus. In order to better understand the level of food insecurity among Seattle University students, this research project will conduct a quantitative study on students who have utilized the food pantry. The literature review implied that while food pantries are an effective short-term solution, college institutions should consider financial literacy as a protective method against food insecurity. Additionally, the literature review suggested that practices which enhance students’ food literacy or promote a healthy lifestyle can also better support food insecure students in the future. The findings revealed that food insecurity is more prevalent among students with marginalized identities and that students need to develop more knowledge, confidence, and behaviors related to financial literacy. Additionally, student responses from the survey provided suggestions on how the Office of Multicultural Affairs can better support students, which has greatly influenced the creation of a proposed action plan to provide tangible recommendations based on the overall findings of this study
Synthesis of Cultural Responsive Learning: A Critical Analysis of Culture, Learning, and Professional Practice
Get PDFThis piece is a reflective invitation, welcoming a curious mind in understanding culture and the imperative approach of cultural responsiveness in learning spaces. Through a critical analysis, this piece explores the knowledge gain and learning of culture, including the dynamic and fluid nature that align with each student as they navigate various educational and environmental spaces. Critical frameworks are outlined to enhance the importance of how culture systematically and socially unfolds. Finally, this paper provides tools of opportunity that can be utilized for the continued demonstration of a culturally responsive practice
Returning to Academia: Tracing Pathways from Student Development Administration 12 to Doctoral Education
Get PDFn this article, we present a dual autoethnography tracing our pathways from the Student Development Administration (SDA) program at Seattle University to our current doctoral programs focused on higher education. By weaving our two voices, we illuminate commonalities and differences in pursuing doctoral education, using our shared experiences in the SDA program. Connecting our narratives to the broader phenomenon of how student affairs preparation programs link to doctoral education, we conclude with implications for both students considering a doctorate degree as well as faculty and staff working with a student affairs preparation program
