Task #10 | lee-psyc420

Introduction

Hello, my name is Lauren Lee, and I am a junior at Old Dominion University. I current am a full-time student and work a full time and part time job. I do not do well with people even though I am a salesperson. I prefer to work with animals, it is my comfort zone and I feel as though I can truly feel at peace. An odd fact that I always tell with introducing myself is that I am only 5ft tall and I handle snakes up to 13ft long and weighing 125lb. (I will not post of picture of a snake in case you are uncomfortable) Personally, I have 1 cat, 3 birds, 6 bearded dragons, 2 tegus, 1 corn snake, and 1 baby rabbit. I am also an aunt to over 30 other pets between my coworkers and friends. I am very shy, quiet, and emotion. Baby Tilly will be below<3

Resume

Lauren Lee

2023 Sarah’s Cove Dr, Hayes, VA 23072

757-508-0833

Llee020@odu.edu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-lee-871b51237/

EDUCATION

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

Bachelor or Master of Degree Obtained May/2023

Major or Concentration: Psychology Second Major: Human Services

GPA: Only if above 3.36

Dean’s List: Fall 2021

Thomas Nelson Community College, Williamsburg, Virginia

Associate of Degree Obtained May/2020

GPA: Unknown

Relevant Courses: PSY230 – LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

HMSV 346 – DIVERSITY ISSUES-HUMAN SERVICE CHEM

175T – NEUROTECHNOLOGY

PSYC424 – PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

HMSV346 – DIVERSITY ISSUES-HUMAN SERVICE

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Pet Zone LLC; Yorktown VA and Gloucester VA

06/2016 – Present

Inform and advise customers on the proper care, diet and habitat of multiple types of animals
Performed financial transactions, inventory control management, and supervised training of staff
Combine and collaborate with different brands of food to achieve proper nutrition in canine and feline breeds
Cost saving analysis on inventory

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Gloucester Learning Center; Hayes VA; Substitute Teacher 09/2017 – 10/2019

Supervise children and engage them in educational activities
Assist in nutritional and physical care of children from newborn to ten years of age

VOLUNTEER WORK

Bread For Life Food Pantry; Gloucester, VA 09/2021 – 12/2021

Food inspection and stocking of pantry
Distribution of food and supplies to the community

SKILLS

Computer skills to include Office 365-Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

Customer service skills, time management and scheduling.

Task #1

Task 1

Professor KC.

Lauren Lee

Agency: End Campus Hunger (ECH)

Mission and Purpose:

The purpose of this agency is to assist those in college who are struggling and food deprived. The pantry ensures distribution of food to help battle the hunger issues.

Population:

The population of the ECH are the students of Old Dominion University. This population for the majority are students away from home which means they do not arrive in the area with jobs. Or they may be parents and they are working less with classes which means their bills and childrens come first. They may need the food to feed their children and or themselves.

Location:

ECH is located in Webb Center, during class hours they make weekly food distributions.

Reason for Choice:

I chose this agency because of its purpose; helping others is my goal. I have worked with food banks in my area, and it fills me with joy when I am able to help volunteer. I also donate when I can because I know items they need that are normally not donated from being on the inside. I plan to work in the psychology field and if that does not work in my favor then I will have my human service degree as a backup. I want to help people who need the assistance to make their lives better.

Task #3

Peer Reviewed Articles
STILL HUNGRY AND HOMELESS IN COLLEGE
Hunger on Campus: A Multi-Method Study of Food Insecurity among PostSecondary Students at the University of Alberta
The Role of Food Banks in Addressing Food Insecurity: A Systematic Review
An Analysis of the Use of the On-Campus Food Bank by International Graduate Students at the University of Guelph
Use and Perceptions of a Campus Food Pantry Among Food Insecure College Students: An Exploratory Study from Appalachia

1.) Goldrick-Rab, S., Richardson, J., Schneider, J., Hernandez, A., & Cady, C. (2018). Still hungry and homeless in college. Madison: Wisconsin HOPE Lab.
Since 2008, the Wisconsin HOPE Lab has examined food and housing insecurity among the nation’s undergraduates. Wisconsin initially focused on assessing prevalence of basic needs challenges in two samples of students, a cohort of Pell Grant recipients entering the state’s 42 public colleges and universities in fall 2008. Then they expanded to consider these challenges at colleges around the nation. Since there is no nationally representative survey of undergraduates that measures food or housing insecurity, surveying samples of students at colleges is the only option. A 2016 HOPE Lab survey of 33,000 students at 70 community colleges found that 56% of students experienced low or very low food insecurity, 51% were housing insecure, and 14% were homeless. Basic needs insecurities are associated with poor academic outcomes. For example, several researchers have found that food insecurity is correlated with lower grades in college. Researchers have found associations between basic needs insecurity and poorer self-reported physical health, symptoms of depression, and higher perceived stress. While many campuses are developing their own programs such as food pantries, emergency aid, and campus emergency housing, it is often easier to develop and expand services by partnering with community agencies and programs.

2.) Hanbazaza, M., Kebbe, M., Perez, A., Ball, G. D., Farmer, A. P., Maximova, K., & Willows, N. D. (2021). Food Insecurity Among International Post-Secondary Students Studying on a Canadian Campus: A Qualitative Description Study. Canadian Journal of Higher Education/Revue canadienne d’enseignement supérieur, 51(2), 33-45.
The goal of this study is to determine the specific demographic of student clients of the Campus Food Bank, comparing academic performance and mental health between international and Canadian students, and gaining an understanding of the experience of food insecurity among international students. The majority of students receiving food assistance from the campus food bank were full-time undergraduate students. Clients were predominantly female Canadian students. The primary income of most clients is employment, student loans, or scholarships. However, their income proved to be insufficient for day to day expenses. The campus food bank was most accessed during the fall season, as most educational expenses are due during that time. Students participated in a survey in order to discover similarities and differences pertaining to food security. The results found that international students struggled significantly less with food insecurity, and were determined to have superior mental health than Canadian students. Participants stated their financial issues were directly the result of high tuition costs, living expenses, credit card debt, and among many other factors which ultimately failed to cover costs of their education and living exParticipants stated their financial issues were directly the result of high tuition costs, living expenses, credit card debt, and among many other factors which ultimately failed to cover costs of their education and living penses. The data acquired from surveys could have been easily susceptible to vias, due to the fact that the vast majority of participants sampled were of the female population. Yearly income was also not taken into account during these surveys, which potentially could have skewed the results of this study. Collecting additional data from a wider range of participants is considered valuable when conducting a study, and could potentially increase the accuracy of results, whilst eliminating bias.

3.) Bazerghi, C., McKay, F. H., & Dunn, M. (2016). The role of food banks in addressing food insecurity: a systematic review. Journal of community health, 41(4), 732-740.
The goal of this study is to analyze how food banks aid those in need of food security. Food banks aid a significant number of clients who have fallen on hard times due to financial hardships, and offer assistance with feeding those who would otherwise go hungry. However, food banks have been considered to be quite limited on the amount of food they can provide to hungry families. Healthy options of food items such as milk, cheese, fruits, and vegetables are in insufficient supply at food banks due to their perishable nature. It can be quite disheartening to families in need to lack proper nutrition from healthy foods without proper supply from food banks. There is potential for food banks to enhance food security results with proper resources and the ability to provide a larger quantity of healthier sustenance options, as well as identifying and understanding the health and dietary needs of their clients.

4.) Pereira, R. (2020). An Analysis of the Use of the On-Campus Food Bank by International Graduate Students at the University of Guelph (Doctoral dissertation, University of Guelph).
At the University of Guelph, a study was conducted to determine the gravity of the struggles faced by international students concerning food insecurity. At the University of Guelph, students are able to utilize an on-campus food bank to aid in healthy nutrition. The study conducted specifically links high tuition rates for international students directly to food insecurity. Many international students face financial hardships in an attempt to keep up with the high cost of attending a university abroad, in addition to other living expenses tacking onto the costs. Options to lower international student tuition costs may effectively lower the rate of food insecurity at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. However, this particular study was not without limitations. A small population of food bank clients were reached, as survey emails were sent during the spring semester, as students were not likely to check emails during this time. Students are likely to routinely check their emails during the beginning months of the fall semester due to the beginning-of-the-year classes. The author writes that many students may have opted out of completing the survey due to fear of judgment or embarrassment.

5.) McArthur, L. H., Fasczewski, K. S., Farris, A. R., & Petrone, M. (2020). Use and perceptions of a campus food pantry among food insecure college students: An exploratory study from Appalachia. Journal of Appalachian Health, 2(2), 7-23.

A survey was conducted at a university in North Carolina, ultimately collecting data from those who would visit the food bank in the effort to gain food security. The goal of this study was to find out how the student clients personally felt emotionally towards visiting the food bank to receive aid. At this particular campus, the food bank did not receive a lot of foot-traffic. The results of the survey indicated that most students who were in need of assistance would not visit the food bank due to feelings of embarrassment, or the belief that someone else may need the food more. From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Solutions to this prominent issue in our society, not only within universities, is to end the stigma surrounding asking for, and receiving aid in a time of need.

Task #5

Task #5 Research Plan: Ending Campus Hunger

Background

Established in 2016, Ending Campus Hunger (ECH) is a food pantry which solicits donations and distributes food to Old Dominion University (ODU) students to end chronic hunger and food insecurity. Located in Webb Center, they make weekly food distributions to ODU students while classes are in session during the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Additionally, ECH provides students with information on budgeting, eating healthy, and food storage and preparation.

Ending College Hunger is committed to ending food insecurity and chronic hunger among ODU students. They seek students to volunteer their time to help administer the program, usually requesting that participants volunteer two hours a week to assist. The program seeks to improve the sense of community experienced by all students involved.

Objective

For the evaluation I will be conducting on End Campus Hunger, the objectives-based model relates well. The objectives for the organization are ending food insecurity and chronic hunger among students. Evaluating this organization using what they intended to accomplish would be beneficial. Input from staff when planning may increase guidance and support in the program. Encouragement to be creative and want to explore new ideas with proper support. It is an important tool in making program improvements and aids the organization in making use of evaluations.

Research Components

Participants in this study will be the Students and Volunteers. We will be looking at the total of the students that are receiving assistance and who are not. With this we can pinpoint a population to ensure that they are assisted. The volunteers are the backbone of the pantries, their presence and aid are crucial. Information on Qualitative and Quantitative such as program participants, artifacts, and community indexes. The providers of service such as program staff and program records; and observers and evaluation staff. Model used in the research is the Objective-Based Model; this model aims to define the goals of a program and evaluate how well those goals are achieved by that program.

Data Collection

With Quantitative factors would be checklist that has the number of volunteers, the classification of distributed goods, and the number of hours volunteered. Records with accurate information about the participants and volunteers of the program. Information on how much food is distributed and how much was wasted. For quantitative questions they would include tests, checklist, and program records would be the best way in getting best statistical results for evaluation purposes.

Qualitative factors would include interviews and or surveys. A written survey can give feedback on the program and demographic information of participants and volunteers. Interviews can obtain feedback from participants and volunteers about the effectiveness of the program. If effectiveness is low, how might we improve? For qualitative questions interviews and written surveys would be best for getting feedback from participants both the students and the volunteers.

Research Criteria

With quantitative research studies have shown that the majority of students receiving food assistance from the campus food bank were full-time undergraduate students. The campus food bank was most accessed during the spring season, as most educational expenses are due during that time. With the majority of the needing population being undergraduates and especially during the spring era, college students do not have an age range due to individuals starting college at any age. Although on average if the students come right from high school, then the age is 18 to 24 years old.

With qualitative research participation has dropped due to some students feeling embarrassed that they need the assistance of goods and services which then they chose not to receive help to help hold their independence. They do not want others knowing they need help or the concept of feeling that others may be in more need than themselves. They chose not to go to ensure they others receive the goods and services before themself. From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Solutions to this prominent issue in our society, not only within universities, is to end the stigma surrounding asking for, and receiving aid in a time of need.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Participation has dropped due to some students feeling embarrassed that they need the assistance of goods and services which then they chose not to receive help to help hold their independence. They do not want others knowing they need help or the concept of feeling that others may be in more need than themselves. They chose not to go to ensure they others receive the goods and services before themself. From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Solutions to this prominent issue in our society, not only within universities, is to end the stigma surrounding asking for, and receiving aid in a time of need. Age ranges for both staff and students within this evaluation of ending campus hunger. On average the needing assistance students will range 18-24 years of age and the volunteers will range 25 years of age and up.

Task #8

Task #8: Findings

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Qualitative question:

What is the reason the program is not being consistent in the participation of students since the year the program was established?

Participation has dropped due to some students feeling embarrassed that they need the assistance of goods and services which then they chose not to receive help to help hold their independence. They do not want others knowing they need help or the concept of feeling that others may be in more need than themselves. They chose not to go to ensure they others receive the goods and services before themself. From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Solutions to this prominent issue in our society, not only within universities, is to end the stigma surrounding asking for, and receiving aid in a time of need.

Why has the amount of food distributed decreased every year since the program started?

From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Participation has dropped due to some students feeling embarrassed that they need the assistance of goods and services which then they chose not to receive help to help hold their independence.

Quantitative question:

What is the average age range of the program participant?

The majority of students receiving food assistance from the campus food bank were full-time undergraduate students. The campus food bank was most accessed during the fall season, as most educational expenses are due during that time. With the majority of the needing population being undergraduates and especially during the spring era, college students do not have an age range due to individuals starting college at any age. Although on average if the students come right from high school, then the age is 18 to 24 years old.

What is the average age range of the volunteers?

With the majority of the needing population being undergraduates and especially during the spring era when tuition is due the volunteers could be college staff, professors, students who have achieved their bachelors or masters. College students do not have an age range nor do the staff due to individuals starting college at any age. With this the volunteers are going to be roughly 25 years and older.

Conclusions Evaluation Results.

Findings of Participants

From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health. Solutions to this prominent issue in our society, not only within universities, is to end the stigma surrounding asking for, and receiving aid in a time of need. Meaning we need to end the social stigma over individuals needed assistance. We need to announce and display they we have goods and that students should not feel ashamed. We are all in school together and we are all going to have to pay they same tuition rate. Nutrition is needed to help aid into our education to get higher learn in other to achieve our future goals in society.

Recommendations:

A stakeholder can be any person, community, company, or group who is impacted by an issue and how it is handled. For Ending Campus Hunger the key stakeholder is the University, who has recruited these students from all over the world, and their interests in ensuring that their students are doing well in every aspect. Most parents worry about their students’ well-being, especially when they leave home for college. Evaluators should seek input from the stakeholders about staff when planning may increase guidance and support in the program. The purpose of evaluation generally is to evaluate the success and or weakness of a program. Once reviewed then maybe the decision whether to end or make changes to the program. Innovation factor for learning culture encourages students to be creative and to explore new ideas with proper support. It is an important tool in making program improvements and aids the organization in making use of evaluations. With this stakeholders in to recommend aspects to promote the intake of good from the pantry to the students who need it the most.

Goals:

Support your Findings:

“Participants stated their financial issues were directly the result of high tuition costs, living expenses, credit card debt, and among many other factors which ultimately failed to cover costs of their education and living”(Hanbazaza). “Researchers have found associations between basic needs insecurity and poorer self-reported physical health, symptoms of depression, and higher perceived stress”(Goldrick-Rab). “The study conducted specifically links high tuition rates for international students directly to food insecurity. Many international students face financial hardships in an attempt to keep up with the high cost of attending a university abroad, in addition to other living expenses tacking onto the costs”(Pereira). “The results of the survey indicated that most students who were in need of assistance would not visit the food bank due to feelings of embarrassment, or the belief that someone else may need the food more”(McArthur). From the data collected, it has been deduced that students may be prioritizing their educational success more than their personal health.

Cite

Bazerghi, C., McKay, F. H., & Dunn, M. (2016). The role of food banks in addressing food insecurity: a systematic review. Journal of community health, 41(4), 732-740.

Goldrick-Rab, S., Richardson, J., Schneider, J., Hernandez, A., & Cady, C. (2018). Still hungry and homeless in college. Madison: Wisconsin HOPE Lab.

Hanbazaza, M., Kebbe, M., Perez, A., Ball, G. D., Farmer, A. P., Maximova, K., & Willows, N. D. (2021). Food Insecurity Among International Post-Secondary Students Studying on a Canadian Campus: A Qualitative Description Study. Canadian Journal of Higher Education/Revue canadienne d’enseignement supérieur, 51(2), 33-45.

McArthur, L. H., Fasczewski, K. S., Farris, A. R., & Petrone, M. (2020). Use and perceptions of a campus food pantry among food insecure college students: An exploratory study from Appalachia. Journal of Appalachian Health, 2(2), 7-23.

Pereira, R. (2020). An Analysis of the Use of the On-Campus Food Bank by International Graduate Students at the University of Guelph (Doctoral dissertation, University of Guelph).