Evaluates three new promising approaches to addressing food and housing insecurity. All three programs were developed by community colleges and their partners based on their local needs, resources, and opportunities. 

Reports nationally representative estimates of food insecurity among college students using data from the October and December Supplements to the Current Population Survey (CPS). The study finds that levels of food insecurity among households with students in four-year colleges and vocational education were 11.2 and 13.5 percent, respectively, in 2015—rates that are largely similar to national levels.

Highlights the importance of alcohol screening as an effective clinical preventive service. Includes an overview of the problem, what can be done, science behind the issue, and related pages. Part of the CDC "Vital Signs" monthly report series which have also included issues on colorectal and breast cancer screening, obesity, and HIV testing.

Presents a comprehensive overview of basic needs insecurity issues in California's public higher education system. 

Informs practitioners and researchers about emerging findings relevant to the success of men of color in community colleges. This brief provides critical information on food insecurity that can be used to better understand the nature of this challenge.

Presents a website, developed by the American Public Health Association, that supports schools and communities participating in National Public Health Week. The website is dedicated to providing resources; news; links to events, including those at colleges and universities; and other information related to National Public Health Week.

Provides a framework for improving the overall health status on campuses nationwide. Strategies suggested in Healthy Campus 2020 extend beyond traditional interventions of education, diagnosis, treatment, and health care at clinical levels. Through the collaborative efforts of health, academic, student affairs, and administrative colleagues, institutions of higher education can foster healthy environments and behaviors.