The Case for a Single Point of Contact for College Students Experiencing Homelessness

Hallett, Ronald E.; Freas, Adam; Mo, Elaine

doi:10.1002/cc.20326

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“…We also consulted other community college–focused journals to gauge their usage of the term. At the time of this writing, only one article in New Directions for Community Colleges has used Latinx (Hallett, Freas, & Mo, ). Within the text of the article, the authors noted, “Latinx is used in lieu of Latino to avoid privileging males or creating a gender binary (Latino/a)” (p. 43).…”

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Community Colleges’ Use of the Term “Latinx”

Salinas

Doran

Swingle

2020

New Drctns Community Coll

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Community Colleges’ Use of the Term “Latinx”

Salinas

Doran

Swingle

2020

New Drctns Community Coll

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“…Students frequently described the role of a teacher or counseling [sic] in providing the information they needed but did not know to apply to college, for scholarships, and financial aid, as well as access to financial support for application fees and fees for college entrance exams. (Skobba et al, 2018, p. 202) Similarly, Hallett et al (2018) emphasized the importance of having knowledgeable adults who can provide access to information about going to college. They explained that "A lack of connection with key individuals who are valuable sources of information and support may negatively impact [homeless students'] ability to remain enrolled in college" (Hallett et al, 2018, p. 40).…”

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Information Behaviors of Homeless Education Experts for Supporting College-Bound Students

Terrile

2022

JCOTR

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The transition from high school to higher education can be difficult for any student. For the 100,000 high school seniors each year who experience homelessness, the challenges around transitioning to higher education are magnified, causing many to forego college all together. This emerging research study seeks to understand how McKinney-Vento homeless liaisons at the state, region, and school district level find and use information to support homeless students’ transition to higher education. Findings suggest the need for single points of contact on college campuses, uniformity of supports and information available to liaisons, students, and families.

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“…In terms of mental health, only one-half of the students experiencing a current or recent mental health condition are receiving treatment (Eisenberg et al, 2016). Research explains this underutilization of campus resources as the product of several barriers: social stigma, a lack of information, an absence of pre-existing social and cultural capital, and inconvenient hours (El Zein et al, 2018; Gupton, 2017; Hallett et al, 2018, Karp et al, 2008).…”

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“There’s So Much That We’re Doing”: How Florida College System Institutions Address Basic Needs Insecurity Among Students

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Jones

Daniels

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Community College Review

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Research Question: A sizable portion of college students experience food and housing insecurity, which poses a roadblock to fully and successfully engaging in higher education. In light of these complex challenges, we ask: How do Florida College System (FCS) institutions meet the basic needs of their students? Methods: To answer the question at hand, we conducted an embedded single case study of the FCS. Between 2014 and 2019, researchers traveled to 21 Florida colleges on one or more occasions to speak with college presidents, administrators, faculty members, advisors, academic support staff, and students. In total, we gathered data from 1,379 people through 213 focus group sessions and 20 individual interviews. Results: From these data emerged evidence of the extensive services and support programs provided by FCS institutions, ranging from food and housing assistance to clothing, transportation, and childcare. Such initiatives aim to meet the chronic, daily needs of students and their families, as well as acute needs that arise out of local disasters and crises. Contributions: The findings of this study contribute to the literature on the mission of community colleges. While these support programs address needs traditionally considered non-academic, participants suggest that they are essential to fostering student success. By meeting students’ physiological and safety needs, institutions can better accomplish their academic goals of remediation, transfer, vocational training, and contract education, particularly among students who have been traditionally excluded from higher education. The findings also highlight the importance of acknowledging the needs of students’ families when providing support.

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The Case for a Single Point of Contact for College Students Experiencing Homelessness

Abstract: This chapter explores the importance of developing spaces on campus that serve students experiencing homelessness. The authors recommend identifying a single point of contact in order to facilitate access to services.

Cited by 9 publications

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Community Colleges’ Use of the Term “Latinx”

Community Colleges’ Use of the Term “Latinx”

Information Behaviors of Homeless Education Experts for Supporting College-Bound Students

“There’s So Much That We’re Doing”: How Florida College System Institutions Address Basic Needs Insecurity Among Students

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