CSUSB students seek better campus interaction

By Ariana Cervera Staff Writer

California State University, San Bernardino, is a commuter school with a wide range of resources and clubs available to its students. However, many students are not aware of the resources that are available to them. This lack of knowledge has led to concerns about student engagement and students’ awareness of resources on campus.

An anonymous survey was created to gauge how much CSUSB students know about the resources and clubs available to them. The survey received responses from 13 students, all of whom reported that they commute to the school. The responses revealed that while some resources were wellknown, many were not.

The survey asked students if they think CSUSB does an adequate job of promoting its resources, and 69.2% of respondents said they felt “neutral,” while 30.8% responded “yes.” When asked if attending a commuter school affects how much they know about the resources and clubs available, 53.8% responded “yes,” 30.8% said “maybe,” and 15.4% said “no.”

Among the personal, health, and wellness resources available, the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (RWC) was the most known and used by the participants, with 76.9% selecting it. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) were the second most known resources, with 69.2% of students selecting them.

However, only one student knew about the Veterans Success Center, Interfaith Center, and

Financial Literacy Center. None of the students knew about the Undocumented Student Success Center, Student Union Program Board, and Osher Adult Re-Entry.

When it comes to academic and educational resources, The Writing Center was the most known, with 69.2% of students selecting it. Student Financial Services came in second, with 61.5%.

Regarding clubs, the Latinx Center was the most known, with 69.2% of students knowing about it or being a part of it. The Asian Pacific Islander Center and Pan African Student Success

Center came in second place, with 23.1% of students selecting them. The First Peoples’ Center was the least known, with only 15.4% of students knowing about it.

One student who responded to the survey suggested that CSUSB needs to better promote its resources.

“Someone new needs to take over the school’s Instagram account because it’s subpar compared to other major schools,” the student said. “The school has so many resources, and they do not advertise them… everything I’ve learned about was from word of mouth.”

The student emphasized this need for outreach stems from the need students have for support students, but many are not aware of them and thus do not utilize them as resources. from their campus community.

“People need help sometimes, and it’s hard to ask for help… so people should be aware of what resources they have available to them so they don’t find themselves lost or stuck,” the student said.

The lack of knowledge about available resources has raised concerns about student engagement and the potential impact on their academic and personal well-being. CSUSB offers a wide range of resources and clubs that could benefit

Students also have a responsibility to seek out information about available resources and clubs. They can do this by visiting the school’s website, speaking with faculty members, and attending campus events.

One of the key pieces of advice offered by uopeople.edu is to attend orientation when starting on a college campus.

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