Samples: Sharing Student Resources
Sharing Resources with Students
Giving links to campus resources in your syllabus or on Canvas is a high-impact way to support CSUN students and ensure they have the support they need to be successful. Here are three examples of the way faculty share resources with students.
Example 1: Whitney Scott, Child & Adolescent Development
Most of us, at some point, need a little help. These resources are for students; don't miss out before you graduate.
🇺🇸 DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) Resources: Check out the Central American Resource Center facebook page Links to an external site., legal resources listed on CSUN's Dream Center that was created to support all undocumented students & allies (like myself). CSUN President Harrison recently issued a support statement on the CSUN homepage for DACA and resources.
💰 Emergency MataCare grants, one-time grants to prevent evictions, urgent child care issues, etc.
🍎 Food Pantry at CSUN: Anybody who faces challenges securing food or housing and believes this impacts course performance, should contact CSUN's Food Pantry website and the corresponding contacts. If you also feel comfortable contacting me, the CADV department chair, or HHD Dean's Office, we can also facilitate assistance.
👥 University Counseling Services (UCS): Did you know part of your tuition covers a certain number of free counseling sessions each year? Once you leave CSUN, these sessions can cost up to $200 per hour.
☎️ Urgent Care (including after hours when the UCS is closed) for numerous topics/needs (e.g., suicide, drug, rape, LGBQT, military, or any crisis). You don't have to handle intense feelings alone!
🔴 Sexual Assault & Violence: CSUN offers the support you or a friend may need.
👮🏾 Matador Escort: You don't have to walk alone on campus- call an escort.
📚 Learning Resource Center offers tutoring, a writing center, & more.
The Pride Center at CSUN supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) and questioning students, faculty and staff.
🖥 Campus computer labs are available at multiple spots with some offering free printing from your GoPrint annual allocation.
⌨️ Information Technology offers students help with email, passwords, and canvas via phone, online chat, or in-person (University Library 1st floor).
🏝 To de-stress, go to the spa-like Oasis for relaxation or our 🏊🏿 Student Recreation Center (SRC). Many professors wish they could use these two places for free like you can.
🔐 Disabilities Resource Educational Services (DRES). If you had an IEP in the past, you can receive assistance in college too. OR, maybe you are still curious to know if you have undiagnosed learning challenge.
🎓 Career Center for resume writing & interviewing
👔 👗 Matty's Closet has free professional clothes for students who need interview or professional attire.
🚦Clubs & Organizations: Hopefully a dozen people have already advised you to "get involved" at CSUN in something that interests you.
Do you have another campus resource you think other students should know about? Post it in the discussion posts and I'll also add it here.
Example 2: Kaitlin Bahr, Health Sciences
Disability Resources Available
The California State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and various state laws prohibit such discrimination. If you need extra assistance with aspects of this course, please contact the Disability Resources and Educational Services (DRES) or the National Center on Deafness (NCOD). Reasonable and effective accommodations and services will be provided to students if the requests are made in a timely manner and with appropriate documentation in accordance with federal, state, and university guidelines. Please let me know if you need further information or assistance from me in order to facilitate your learning experience. If you would like to discuss your approved accommodation with me, please let me know and we can set up a virtual appointment.
Additional Campus Resources and Support
CSUN has a range of resources to support your academic goals, engagement with campus activities and physical and mental health. I encourage you to browse the links below throughout the semester and the rest of your time at CSUN. Please let me know if you would like additional information on any of the resources below. These links are also included on the Canvas site.
Academic and Technical Resources
- University Library for browsing of books, articles, media and additional academic resources.
- Learning Resource Center offers tutoring, a writing center, & more.
- Disabilities Resource Educational Services (DRES) for assistance with accommodations.
- CSUN Information Technology (IT) for technology support with Canvas and software related issues. Their office is open for calls/chat M-F from 8am-5pm PST.
- CSUN's Accessibility Policy for more information on CSUN’s goal to ensure that campus communication and information technology is accessible to everyone.
- University Library Open Educational Resources (OER) for affordable Health Science textbooks and educational resources.
Additional Campus and Community Resources
- Oasis Wellness Center for a welcoming destination where students can find serenity and relaxation, including meditation, massages, and workshops focused on managing stress.
- Klotz Student Health Center offering medical services, including Telehealth appointments.
- Student Recreation Center (SRC) for exercise and leisure activity that promotes wellness.
- Career Center for career, internship and job resources, resume writing, interview help & more.
- USU for a variety of services including lactation space, veterans’ resources, and more.
- Associated Students providing programs designed to enhance the campus environment.
- Financial Aid & Scholarships offers aid for applications.
Additional Resources
- CSUN with A HEART for valuable information that will connect you to various resources regarding the basic needs of students in the CSUN campus community.
- Food Pantry at CSUN providing food and toiletries for CSUN students in need.
- University Counseling Center offering free short term counseling services to students, including individual counseling, crisis intervention, group and workshops, and more.
- Pride Center supporting LGBTQIA+ students through programming and outreach.
- Office of Equity and Diversity supporting CSUN’s commitment to maintaining an environment where no member of the campus community is subjected to any form of prohibited discrimination in any University program or activity.
- Help lines (after hours when the University Counseling is closed) for numerous topics/needs including suicide, drug help, rape or sexual assault, other crisis or urgent concerns and more.
- Emergency MataCare grants, one-time grants to prevent evictions, urgent childcare issues, etc.