Start Date
16-10-2020 10:00 AM
End Date
16-10-2020 10:50 AM
Document Type
Presentation
Abstract
Economic disparities have long been an issue negatively impacting students in higher education. The current Covid pandemic has exaggerated these discrepancies, leading to negative educational and well-being outcomes. If not addressed, these stressors could become barriers to student achievement and degree completion. Students may find themselves responsible for financial responsibilities not only for themselves, but also for their family. They may lose financial support from their family in addition to being required to provide caregiving responsibilities. Changes in living arrangements further contribute to disparities in educational experiences and outcomes. In addition to these concrete needs, stressors such as isolation, changes in expectations, school and work stress, financial stress, and instability can contribute to physical and mental health needs. This presentation will provide participants an understanding of how a systems theory perspective can support students by identifying needs of students, recognizing signs of stressors, how to ask “hard” questions, and what supports are available within the university and community to address the stressors or needs students may be experiencing. Concrete and clinical supports will be examined.
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Examining systems to support Students: A holistic approach to support students during challenging times
Economic disparities have long been an issue negatively impacting students in higher education. The current Covid pandemic has exaggerated these discrepancies, leading to negative educational and well-being outcomes. If not addressed, these stressors could become barriers to student achievement and degree completion. Students may find themselves responsible for financial responsibilities not only for themselves, but also for their family. They may lose financial support from their family in addition to being required to provide caregiving responsibilities. Changes in living arrangements further contribute to disparities in educational experiences and outcomes. In addition to these concrete needs, stressors such as isolation, changes in expectations, school and work stress, financial stress, and instability can contribute to physical and mental health needs. This presentation will provide participants an understanding of how a systems theory perspective can support students by identifying needs of students, recognizing signs of stressors, how to ask “hard” questions, and what supports are available within the university and community to address the stressors or needs students may be experiencing. Concrete and clinical supports will be examined.
Speaker Information
Jennifer Buchter, MSW, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University, SelectedWorks
Cori More, BCBA, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University, SelectedWorks
Jennifer Stringfellow, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University, SelectedWorks