S.T.A.R. (Students That Are Rising)

Mission

To improve higher education outcomes and retention for disconnected students, who are experiencing food insecurity, are designated as homeless or housing insecure, former foster youth and those who consider themselves to need indigent support; through the use of campus-community supportive networks and resources.

Program Outcomes

• Increase their connectivity to essential resources on and off campus
• Understand, locate and utilize campus-community services to meet their needs
• Improve their help-seeking behaviors, by learning how to be self- advocates and recognizing that asking for help is a sign of strength
• Matriculate successfully through graduation
• Develop adequate financial literacy skills in preparation for post graduation independent living

Staff