"Do You Understand What It Means to be Hungry?" Food Insecurity on Campus and the Role of Higher Education Professionals

Authors

  • Kate K. Diamond University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
  • Michael J. Stebleton University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/mj1961246

Abstract

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Author Biographies

Kate K. Diamond, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Kate K. Diamond is a Ph.D. Candidate in Higher Education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. She can be reached at koehl220@umn.edu.

Michael J. Stebleton, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Michael J. Stebleton, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Higher Education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development. He can be reached at steb0004@umn.edu.

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