Retention
Village Centers and Food Pantry
To promote early engagement with De Anza College while addressing Goal 10 of meeting students' basic needs, we propose an action plan centered on providing substantial snacks, food items, and other personal essentials in all the Village Centers. This initiative aims to support students by ensuring access to essential resources, fostering a sense of belonging, and alleviating food insecurity.
Plan Timeline
Winter 2024
Spring 2024
Distribute Resources in Village Centers: Establish designated areas within each Village Center to provide snacks, food items. By integrating these resources into the Village Centers, students are exposed to the supportive environment of De Anza College early on, encouraging them to engage with the college community and explore educational pathways.
Fall 2024
- Collaborate with the Food Pantry: Strengthen collaboration with the Food Pantry to ensure consistent, plentiful, and reliable access to food and other personal items for students in need. This partnership ensures that students have access to a variety of food options to meet their dietary preferences and needs as well as personal items such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste , fostering a sense of security and well-being that encourages early engagement with De Anza.
- Distribute Resources in Village Centers: Establish designated areas within each Village Center to provide snacks, food items, and personal essentials. By integrating these resources into the Village Centers, students are exposed to the supportive environment of De Anza College early on, encouraging them to engage with the college community and explore educational pathways.
Winter 2025
- Promote Awareness: Raise awareness among middle school and high school students, as well as their families, about the availability of resources in the Village Centers through targeted communication strategies. By highlighting De Anza's commitment to meeting students' basic needs, we demonstrate to prospective students and their families that the college is a caring and supportive environment where their well-being is prioritized.
- Collect Feedback and Evaluation: Gather feedback from students and their families about their experiences with the resources provided in the Village Centers and use this input to continuously improve and refine the offerings. By actively soliciting feedback, we ensure that the support meets the evolving needs of students and remains effective in addressing basic needs, thus reinforcing early engagement with De Anza College.