The Basics of Basic Needs Flashes of DEI

What are basic needs and why is talking about them important? Sydney Jordan (Assistant Director, CARES Center) and Amanda Woodyard (Director, Community Engaged Learning) answer those questions and more.



Support Resources Mentioned:


CARES Center / @KentStateCARES
Community Engaged Learning / @KentStateCEL
Flashes Fighting Hunger / @FlashesFightingHunger
Kent State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Employee Assistance Program / Impact Solutions
Student Assistance / Impact Solutions
Student Legal Services
Academic Diversity Officers



Informational Resources Mentioned:


2030 Boyer Commission Report
'Bandwidth Recovery' by Cia Verschelden
The Hope Center



Reach out to us at diversity@kent.edu or @DEIKentState across social media!

Intro/Outro Music: 'Fate' by Marquice Turner