CAS - Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education

Thank you to the 300+ registrants who attended our “Using the New CAS Basic Needs Standards” webinar! The session provided insights, tools, and practical strategies for supporting students’ basic needs on campus. Check out our blog recap to revisit key takeaways, access the recording, and discover resources to guide your institution’s efforts in creating sustainable, evidence-informed support systems for students. https://ow.ly/9FQi50U5rWp #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #BasicNeedsInsecurity #StudentSuccess

Help shape the future of standards in higher education! CAS is gathering feedback to refine resources for higher ed professionals. Whether you've used CAS resources or are new to them, your insights are invaluable. Take our short 5-10 min survey by Nov 15: https://bit.ly/3zO71z7. Your voice matters!

?? TOMORROW at 3 PM ET! ?? Don’t miss our CAS Basic Needs Standards webinar, where higher education leaders will share how to implement and assess programs to support students facing basic needs insecurity. ? Expert panelists from Santa Clara University, Portland State University Bradley University Texas State University, and Temple University will provide invaluable insights. ?? October 24, 2024 at 3 PM ET There’s still time to register — don’t miss this opportunity to improve your campus support systems! https://ow.ly/C56s50TBh9Q #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #BasicNeeds #CASstandards #StudentSupport #Webinar

We’re just one week away from our webinar on the new CAS Basic Needs Standards! On October 24 at 3 PM ET, join The Hope Center and CAS as we discuss strategies to address basic needs insecurity and build supportive, sustainable systems on campus. Our panel of experts includes: Dr. Raymond Plaza (Santa Clara University) Jacen Greene, MBA (Portland State University) Dr. Warren Anderson (Bradley University) Jason Vlastaras (Texas State University) Moderator: Dr. Anne E. Lundquist (Temple University) Register today and learn how to take your student support systems to the next level! https://ow.ly/YChK50TBfif #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #BasicNeeds #StudentSuccess #Webinar2024

October marks #SubstanceAbuseAwarenessMonth, a crucial time for higher education to reflect on how substance abuse impacts students and the role of student affairs professionals in providing support. Implementing effective alcohol and drug programs is essential to student well-being, and CAS offers comprehensive standards to guide these efforts. Learn more about how you can create a supportive environment for students by exploring CAS’s Alcohol and Other Drug Programs standards: https://lnkd.in/ejXwUPGr #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #SubstanceAbuseAwareness #StudentWellbeing #CASStandards

Webinar Alert! College students face many challenges, including basic needs insecurity. With 3 in 5 students affected, it's time to take action. On October 24th at 3 PM ET, join The Hope Center at Temple University and CAS for a webinar to explore the new CAS Basic Needs Standards. These standards are designed to help campuses implement effective support systems for students. Our expert panel includes: Raymond Plaza, PhD (Santa Clara University) Jacen Green, MBA (Portland State University) Warren Anderson, EdD (Bradley University) Jason Vlastaras (Texas State University) Moderator: Anne E. Lundquist, PhD (Temple University) Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about supporting students strategically and sustainably! Register today https://ow.ly/eJ9v50TBeiy #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #BasicNeeds #CASstandards #HopeCenter #Webinar2024 #EquityInEducation #StudentSuccess

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the richness of Hispanic and Latinx cultures in higher education. ?? The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) offers valuable resources, including the Multicultural Student Programs Standards, to help student affairs professionals build inclusive, impactful programs for ALL students. ???? https://ow.ly/GNqy50TBnHy Let’s continue to create spaces where all students feel valued and supported. #StudentAffairs #HigherEdLeadership #CASStandards

What does the term "basic needs" mean in higher education? It encompasses essential supports such as food, housing, and financial aid that are critical for student success. As financial pressures on students continue to grow, many are facing challenges that go beyond tuition—struggling to afford food, secure housing, or access necessary public benefits. Addressing these basic needs gaps is increasingly important for student success, retention, and overall well-being. CAS’s Basic Needs Standards and Self-Assessment Guide offer institutions a framework for providing effective support and closing these gaps. Explore more: https://ow.ly/74Et50TBmhQ Don’t miss our upcoming webinar on this topic: https://ow.ly/jLHG50TBmhP #HigherEd #StudentAffairs #BasicNeedsInsecurity #CollegeSuccess #LeadershipInHigherEd #EdTech #StudentSupport

Three in five students experience some type of basic needs insecurity while in college. Not only do we need to build an ecosystem of support for college students, but we need to ensure those efforts are strategic, evidence-informed, and sustainable. On 10/24 at 3 p.m. ET, join The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs and The Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for an in-depth discussion on their new functional area standards and self-assessment guides (SAGs) for Basic Needs. The Basic Needs standards, with a revised structure and rating scale, provide individuals and institutions with the means for implementing new programs and assessing program and service effectiveness. Panelists will discuss the process behind the creation of the basic needs standards, what it looks like to implement them, and how campuses can get started. Panelists: - Raymond Plaza, PhD, Director of the Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Santa Clara University - Jacen Greene, MBA, Assistant Director of Homelessness Research and Action Collaborative, Portland State University - Warren Anderson, EdD; Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Bradley University - Jason Vlastaras, Director of Campus Recreation, Texas State University Moderator: Anne E. Lundquist, PhD, Director of The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs Register today: https://ow.ly/ylpK50TAn1u

Highlighting terms from the CAS glossary: Best Practice is a phrase used to refer to a method, approach, or program that is thought to represent a widely accepted and exemplary approach to enacting work within a functional area. The term can also be an indicator of an aspirational level of achievement; CAS standards are not intended to represent best practices except in the sense that they are identified through a widely-informed development and consensus process; they instead represent a threshold of good practice that is meant to be essential and achievable across settings. View more terms in higher education at https://lnkd.in/eBhBrMZb #highereducation #studentaffairs #studentlife #assessment