ABOUT:
The Direct Services Committee serves as a sub committee effort of the Food Security and Basic Needs Task Force, focusing on basic needs direct services and programs. We work towards serving all UCSB students, while also intentionally reaching out to students who may be experiencing basic needs and food insecurity. The committee works towards improving access to basic needs resources to support students educational success and holistic wellbeing. This collaborative committee focuses on addressing the immediate needs, equity gaps, communication and expansion of programs through a holistic lens.
The Direct Services Committee meets every 3 weeks, for more information contact Rebecca Segundo.
Financial Wellness Committee:
The Financial Wellness Committee is a subcommittee effort of the Direct Services Committee. This team focuses on financial literacy and wellness practices to improve student financial health. This diverse team works in collaboration to streamline financial wellness efforts across campus and to align financial wellness resources and support systems. Most recently, this team celebrated Financial Wellness Awareness Month in April 2021, during which they hosted a variety of virtual programming covering topics such as: loans, tax filing, balanced eating on a budget, ways to save, paying off debt and more!
Members of the Financial Wellness Committee include representatives from the following departments: Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Associated Students Community Financial Fund, Educational Opportunity Program, Undocumented Students Services, Health and Wellness, BARC and the Basic Needs Thrive Team.
The Financial Wellness Committee meets once per month, for more information contact Co-Chairs: Stacey Eymann, Rebecca Segundo.