Basic Needs

A student’s safety and wellbeing are important (food, water, shelter, safety) and often more important than my course. I have included resources on my syllabus and canvas if a student is facing any challenges.

Health & Wellness

Counseling Center – Phone: 661-654-3366; Instagram: @csubtrainingclinicPhone: 661-654-3366; website: https://www.csub.edu/counselingcenter/
- Students may call 654-3366 and press 2 anytime the counselors and administrative support staff are not in the Counseling Center (after 5pm, weekends, and during school breaks). The student will be connected to Protocall, CSUB's after-hours counseling service.

Food Distribution -https://www.csub.edu/sustainability/SustainableFood/
- Provides access to food and housing for students who are food insecure.

Food Pantry - Phone: 661-654-3663; email: foodpantry@csub.edu Instagram: @csub_foodpantry https://www.csub.edu/sustainability/foodpantry/index.html
- Provides produce, side dishes, and meals to all CSUB students.

Health Center – Phone: 661-654-2394; Instagram: @csubstudenthealthservices website: https://www.csub.edu/healthcenter/
- The medical staff is available for routine health care, women's services, minor surgery and urgent care including basic x-rays, laboratory and pharmacy. Student fees support the facility and provide many basic services, which are available at little or no cost.

Student Recreation Center - https://www.csub.edu/reccenter/ Instagram: @csubsrc
- Currently closed, for updates see websites.

Services for Students with Disabilities - https://www.csub.edu/ssd/
- The Mission of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is to provide support services that enable every student, regardless of disability, to have access to a University education at CSU Bakersfield.

Ombudsperson "representative of the people"- www.csub.edu/counselingcenter/ombudsman
- Dr. Maria Palaiologou, (661) 654-2417
  - The Ombudsperson is available to meet with any student who has a concern or complaint about the University. The Ombudsperson is an objective mediator who helps resolve conflicts which arise from disagreement and acts as a liaison between students and the University.

Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center - (661) 654-3530 - https://www.csub.edu/magec/ Instagram: @csub_magec
- The Multicultural Alliance and Gender Equity Center (MAGEC) is a division of Student Affairs that aims to uplift, validate and support students of all cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, sexual orientations and gender identities. MAGEC provides a safe space from discrimination for students, and a space on campus where they can connect with other students who have common interests and struggles.

- - Clubs

- - - Black Student Union
    - Club GEN
    - LGBTQ+ Network
    - Muslim Students Association
    - Newman Catholic Club
    - United Now for Immigrant Rights (UNIR)

The Dreamers Resource Center - Phone: 661-654-3530; website: www.csub.edu/dreamers; Instagram: @csub_magec
- The Dreamers Resource Center at CSUB is a new center on campus dedicated to provided support and resources to our students who are undocumented, AB-540 recipients, DACA recipients, or students from mixed-status families. We are here to help with any questions you may have related to your immigration status or the status of your family members, and to assist you in filling out DACA renewals, AB-540 applications, California Dream Act applications and any other documentation you may need assistance with.

Veterans Center Services -Phone: 661-654-3557; website: www.csub.edu/veterans; Instagram: @csubvetcenter
- Through the Veterans Success Center (VSC) and their connection with other departments and organizations on and off campus, CSUB can provide you with the necessary support, resources, and information to make your journey successful. Services include:
- 8 Computer Work Stations
- Complimentary Printing for Veterans
- Dining Area, Microwave, Refrigerator
- Free Scantrons and Blue Books
- Conference Room
- Tutoring during regular academic year
- Veteran Workshops
- Veteran Club
- Events honoring military related holidays to spread military culture across campus
- Veterans Recognition Ceremony

Safe Zone Program -Phone: 661-654-3366; website:https://www.csub.edu/counselingcenter/safezone/
- The purpose of the Safe Zone program is to establish a University-wide network of easily visible allies who can provide support, information, and assistance to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual or allied students at CSUB.

Project Rebound - Phone: 661-654-3553; website: https://www.csub.edu/rebound/
- CSU Bakersfield’s Project Rebound program supports the success of the formerly incarcerated by offering the opportunity and resources needed to successfully transition and acclimate to a college campus. The program is an alternative to the revolving door policy of the criminal justice system, and instead encourages students to excel in a course of study. The program offers special admissions for those who might not normally qualify for university acceptance due to application deadlines and minor academic deficiencies. Project Rebound recognizes the importance of access to a quality education for all and assists motivated individuals to prepare, apply, enroll, and graduate with a university degree.

ASI - https://www.csub.edu/asi/ Instagram: @csub_asi
- Associated Student, Inc - provides resources and programs to all students.

The Runner - https://therunneronline.com/ Instagram: @therunner_csub
- Digital site for the student newspaper.

Technical Support

Help Desk – Phone: 661-654-4357; website: https://its.csub.edu/

Technology

Student Tools (including Chromebooks, Computer Labs, and more) - https://its.csub.edu/continuity-students
- Can provide Chromebooks to home (if available), and extern Wifi Access information.

Tutoring

Tutoring Center – For a list of subjects and schedules, click link https://www.csub.edu/admissionsandaid/studentsupportprograms/tutoring
Writing Resource Center - website: https://www.csub.edu/wrc/ Instagram: @csubwrc
- "...provide individual and group peer writing support across the disciplines at all stages of writing in order to cultivate the skills, strategies, and behaviors of confident, independent, and life-long learners leading to increased student success."

Please feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions or recommend a resource!