Подкаст Lehman, эпизод 5

In Episode 5 of the Student Affairs Podcast, Baraka Corley, Director of the Basic Needs Center discussed the launch of this groundbreaking initiative and how the center provides holistic student support—including food security, housing resources, technology loan programs, and emergency financial grants—to foster academic success and social mobility in the Bronx. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to the podcast and the new Basic Needs Center at Lehman College. 02:17 Meet Baraka Corley, the inaugural director of the Basic Needs Center. 04:04 Assessing student needs and challenges on campus. 05:46 Addressing food disparities and nutritional health in the Bronx. 08:00 Defining the core mission and foundational philosophy of the Basic Needs Center. 09:33 Overview of direct services: food pantry hours, emergency grants, and textbook vouchers. 11:20 Technology support and the campus laptop loan program. 13:41Partnering with CUNY Cares to expand off-campus community resources and SNAP application support. 15:57 Collaboration across student affairs subgroups, mental health counseling, and health wellness initiatives. 19:22 Social justice, student empowerment, recap of office location, and closing remarks.