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There are only 8 days left to participate in the CU Food Fight! Supporting campus food pantries does not just help students to eat a meal, it is part of a much larger picture that our country is facing food insecurity. Food insecurity is defined by the US Department of Agriculture as a lack of consistent access to enough food for an active & healthy lifestyle. This crisis significantly affects college students across America and is a real issue many today have to face. We all know college kids are known for eating ramen noodles, and heck, we have all likely been there too! But this is something we now have the power and knowledge to change. Food insecurity can end up affecting students' studies, relationships, habits, and routines while in school, and can even have lasting effects post-grad. The real reason these students are here is to learn, so let's help them persevere through their studies without worrying about what they will eat for dinner. Just visit https://brnw.ch/21wP0hC to support Clyde's Cupboard at UCCS and fight hunger! #UCCSAlumni #CUFoodFight

Delaware County Community College will build a culinary arts facility, the largest part of a multi-million dollar education and workforce development center.

🎉 The Texas State Grad House of Representatives Presents: The Great Pizza Summit of 2023! 🍕 Attention all graduate students! Your elected officials have made an executive decision to combine two of America's greatest institutions: democracy and pizza. That's right, we're hosting our bi-weekly meeting and providing free pizza! The Graduate College at Texas State University 🗣️ But wait, there's more! This isn't just about satisfying your pepperoni cravings. It's a chance to voice your opinions, chat with your reps, and see what we've been working on. 📅 When: Friday, 10/11 ⏰ Time: 1 PM - 2 PM 📍 Where: Alkek 310 Grad Commons Remember, every slice you eat is a vote for student engagement! Come for the pizza, stay for the riveting discussions on budget allocations and committee reports. Disclaimer: We cannot guarantee that attending this meeting will improve your GPA, but it will definitely improve your Pizza Consumption Average (PCA). Let your voice be heard... with your mouth full! #GradHouseRocks #PizzaPolitics #StudentGovernment #FreeFood

Today's students are capable of multifaceted learning - and have opportunities for both workforce and traditional higher education at the CF Wilton Simpson Citrus Campus. Dr. Vernon L. Lawter Jr., CF vice president of regional campuses, writes about how "Citrus students can do it all" in the Citrus County Chronicle. Read more: https://bit.ly/4gf4AVd

Another important factor to consider is the nutritional injury that comes along with food insecurity. We know that food quality impacts our mental health and emotional well-being. So, there must be more responsibility toward addressing the structural factors that prevent others from having food security. There must be more attention and empirical evidence to explore further food insecurity in higher education (please consider graduate and professional students as well).

Partnerships in education are vital for fostering growth, innovation, and community engagement. By combining resources, expertise, and enthusiasm, institutions can create opportunities far beyond their capabilities. The partnership between Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Lamar Community College shows just that. This collaboration showcases the power of teamwork and mutual support, illustrating how two institutions can work together to achieve outcomes. Read more: https://buff.ly/3WIUTXx

Another wonderful term reflected in our Compass Chronicle. Full of the joys of our schools, the values we live by and the flourishing of all through the work we do! Looking forward to seeing what Term 3 has to offer! https://lnkd.in/ezVVTCu4

Food satisfaction and modified diets are inextricably tied together. In this webinar I will share the properties of transitional foods and current research. We will explore how the increased sensory feedback of dissolvable textures may influence multiple aspects of dysphagia management. Thank you Patheous Health for this invitation! #dysphagia #nutrition #therapy . ⭐️DM if you are interested in attending this 1 hour CE webinar!

🦃 It’s Thanksgiving week, but many college students won’t be sitting down to a big meal. ➡️ Did you know that about 35% of college students face food insecurity? That’s according to the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice’s 2019 survey of over 80,000 students, but those numbers may be even higher post-COVID when the Center releases its latest study conducted in 2023. Among those student respondents who reported low or very low food insecurity, 23% were undergraduates, and 12% were graduate students. Of those students reporting food insecurity, 23% were attending community college. 📒 That’s a lot of students who may be worrying about where their next meal is coming from and not about when their next exam is being held. Next month, we’ll examine how food insecurity directly impacts academic performance. #droppingthefork #foodinsecurityexpert #foodinsecurity #collegestudents #toohungrytolearn #advocateforpolicychange 

Louisiana is raising the bar for academic success, enhancing the value of career education, and making it easier for the public to understand how schools are performing. Our revised accountability system expects all students to grow academically year-over year, achieve proficiency on key content, and thrive beyond high school. It starts with the 2025-26 school year. https://ow.ly/WiJW50Shfy4