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Students press regents for more basic-needs funding, centralized care and $10 million for undocumented student opportunities
Summary
Multiple students and student leaders told the University of California Board of Regents that campus basic-needs centers and mental-health services are under strain and urged systemwide steps, including a new work group and a proposed $10 million allocation for undocumented-student opportunities.
March 20 — Multiple students and student leaders told the University of California Board of Regents that campus basic-needs centers and mental-health services are under strain and urged systemwide steps, including new funding allocations and a working group to update long-term basic-needs strategy.
“It's concerning to know that our basic-needs center had over 50,000 student interactions last year,” said Louis Avelos, a fourth-year student at UC San Diego, noting systemwide pressure on food and housing services and urging regents to consult directly with basic-needs centers as they discuss related agenda items.
Why it matters: Speakers described growing demand for food, housing and care services and asked the regents to adopt sustainable, centralized funding strategies so campus programs remain operational as enrollment and need change.
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