The bootstrap narrative is essentially the belief that a person in the United States who works hard, assumes personal responsibility and maintains a strong moral center can accomplish anything. Unfortunately, for many students from low-income families, this narrative does not reflect their experiences at institutions of higher education. Many intelligent and hardworking low-income students struggle to overcome food insecurity, homelessness and/or the mental and emotional stress adversely impacting their ability to earn a degree. Join Jackie Morgan in discussing this narrative and how emergency funding and community resources can address and alleviate student barriers.

Attend in-person in FDL Room A-112 or virtually on Teams