The document discusses various efforts by university staff and students to support the student body. It mentions starting an on-campus food pantry called the Aggie Cupboard to help students at risk of dropping out stay in school. It also discusses restructuring scholarships to help more students, encouraging personal growth, providing career support, and forming a therapy group for isolated students. Overall the document highlights ways the university community has banded together to help students succeed despite budget cuts.
3. “Started the Aggie Cupboard,
and helped students who
were ready to drop out to stay
until they graduated”
4. “Our health center team has
survived employee cutbacks and a
loss of important services to
university employees. We have
continued to keep our chins up
and serve students with quality
health care.”
7. “To see a student, start their 1st job and their
appreciation for assisting them in the process.
The experience in their internship gives them a
foundation, confidence, experience, growth as
they succeed now and in the future. It’s great to
see them persevere, graduate and embark on a
new venture. It’s nice to see them return as
recruiters at career fairs.”
8. “Started a therapy group that
allowed a group of students who
were feeling isolated and alone
form a sense of connection with
other students sharing a common
struggle.”
9. “Campus health center team
pulled together, shared duties,
supported each other, and
continued to provide excellent care
for our students despite losing 7
positions due to budget cuts.”
18. “Helping distressed mother
after son was involved in
serious car crash. Our office
stayed in contact with parents
of all students involved and
assisted whenever passable.”
19. “Our team worked together in
order to meet our student’s
needs, making a positive
difference for the students that
come to us.”