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Rashida Crutchfield
Coverage of Rashida Crutchfield in the Nexus archive.
- Cal State program to go beyond the basic, providing holistic support for students
The California State University system's Basic Needs Initiative, launched a decade ago to address food and housing insecurity, has expanded to serve over 77,000 students annually. The program now aims to shift from reactive support to proactive holistic measures, addressing barriers like childcare and transportation to reduce student attrition, particularly among Latino students.