Student Engagement
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI)
www.csuohio.edu/student-involvement
Student Center 343
studentorgs@csuohio.edu
216-523-7450
Located in the Student Center, room 343, The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) is a unit in the Division of Student Affairs. Their priority is to cultivate an environment for building a vibrant, engaging community through student organizations, leadership development, programming, and learning opportunities.
CSI directly supports all Cleveland State University Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs), oversee the Fraternity & Sorority Community, support Student Government Association (SGA) and manage the Jeffrey A. Kalista Student Organization Center Office Suite.
The Center for Student Involvement is the university’s first stop for students wanting to get involved on campus, serve the community, and develop their leadership skills. Research demonstrates that students who are active participants in the life of the institution are much more likely to persist and have successful academic careers. Getting involved in campus life provides students the opportunity to build connections with fellow students, faculty, and staff and to develop lifelong friends and mentors. CSI provides a plethora of outstanding opportunities for students to “Get Involved”, no matter what their interests are throughout their time pursuing their dreams at Cleveland State.
Student Organizations
Cleveland State students possess the ability to engage in multiple interests. There are over 200 student organizations on campus recognized by the Center for Student Involvement that enrich the social, cultural, and educational experiences of CSU students. In general, the clubs and organizations at CSU span the following areas:
- Academic
- Professional & Honorary
- Cultural & Ethnic
- Athletic & Club Sports
- Fraternity & Sorority
- Leadership & Governing
- Media
- Political
- Religious & Faith Based
- Special Interest
List of Recognized Student Organizations
As part of the annual renewal process, all Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) at CSU must be registered in the online system called VikesConnect. To search for student organizations, simply go to: https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organizations
Student Media
Student publications provide students with excellent opportunities for experience in writing and editing a literary magazine or newspaper. These publications are financed in part by general fees and are edited by students who are selected by the publication staff members. Publications include:
The Cauldron, a newspaper offering news, sports, culture, and opinions that impact CSU students and the surrounding community. Students are needed as writers, editors, photographers, advertising reps, and more. The Cauldron office is located in BH 470.
The Vindicator, a monthly multicultural magazine presenting in-depth articles, news and opinions about our diverse campus and Cleveland community. Students are needed as writers, editors, photographers, advertising reps, and more. The Vindicator office is located in BH 472.
The Gavel, Cleveland-Marshall’s award-winning monthly newspaper covering the issues that affect law students at CSU. The Gavel office is located in the Law Building, room 13.
WCSB 89.3fm Radio Station, In addition to the publications, CSU also boasts WCSB 89.3 FM, the student-run radio station. For over 40 years, WCSB has offered the Cleveland community a wide variety of alternative music programming, ranging from indie rock to classical, reggae to fusion and anything else not found on commercial radio. In addition to music, WCSB airs a variety of public affairs shows offering insight into the issues of the day. Students interested in alternative programming are encouraged to apply, www.wcsb.org. WCSB is located on the fourth floor of the Cole Center, 3100 Chester Avenue.
Student Government Association
https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organization/student-government-association
Student Center 217 & 218
SGAPresident@csuohio.edu
The Cleveland State University Student Government Association (SGA) provides an open forum for students to formulate their beliefs and voice their concerns to the University Board of Trustees, administration, and faculty. SGA also offers funding to CSU student organizations and selects students to serve on university committees. Student Government offices are in SC 217 & 218. They encourage students to stop by and meet their representatives.
Service/Volunteer Program
https://vikesconnect.csuohio.edu/organization/viking-expeditions
Student Center 338
ve.president@csuohio.edu
Viking Expeditions (VE) is a student-led service organization that partners with a variety of agencies in the Greater Cleveland area to address the needs of the local community. VE provides Cleveland State University students with both national and international service opportunities by offering affordable alternative break trips around the globe. The goal of these trips is to give students valuable life experiences while broadening their worldview. Viking Expeditions office is in the Student Center, room 338. They can be reached at vikingexpeditions@csuohio.edu.
Fraternity & Sorority Life
www.csuohio.edu/student-involvement/fraternity-sorority-life-0
Student Center 343
CSU is proud to host a community comprised of several national collegiate fraternal organizations. It is our sincere hope that you will become part of our future and leave your legacy at CSU.
Members of the Fraternity & Sorority Community at Cleveland State create smaller communities within the larger university environment:
- Leadership Development
- Academic Excellence
- Community Service & Philanthropy
- A Home Away from Home
- Brotherhood & Sisterhood
- Learning outside of the classroom
- Spiritual, Intellectual, & Social Growth & Development
- Alumni Involvement
Building lifelong friendships through collaborative and meaningful relationships is also a major component to the fraternity and sorority experience at Cleveland State.
Student Center
Located on Euclid Avenue between East 21st and 22nd streets, the CSU Student Center is the centerpiece of CSU’s $500 million campus makeover. The building is one of the final design projects by the late Charles Gwathmey, award-winning New York architect and is three-stories with a predominately glass exterior, a multi-level atrium and a central public forum. It contains scrolling LED message boards, wireless interconnectivity, Internet access, digital displays and cable flat screen televisions.
The Student Center is home to all 200+ student organizations and activities, including the Student Government Association, Campus Activities Board, Viking Expeditions, The Division of Student Affairs, the Center for Student Involvement, Conference Services, and Viking Outfitters & Bookstore. It also contains a 6,000-square-foot ballroom, food court, cafeteria, convenience store, pub and coffee shop. There is a computer loan station and lounge; several gathering lounges, including one for commuter students, two indoor fireplaces and multiple exterior patios.
Student Wellbeing
Counseling Center
www.csuohio.edu/counselingcenter
Union Building, 1836 Euclid Ave 220
216-687-2277
The Counseling Center supports and empowers our diverse student community by providing confidential psychological services, including group, individual, and couples counseling; case management; psychiatry; workshops; trainings; and consultation. We provide free short-term therapy, crisis counseling, and referrals. Services are available in-person or through telehealth. To get started with us, just call to schedule a telephone screening. Crisis counseling is available Monday-Friday 1:00 - 3:00 pm. After hours crisis counseling by phone is available evenings and weekends.
Health & Wellness Services
www.csuohio.edu/health
Health & Wellness Services offers confidential health-care services to all students, faculty, and staff of the Cleveland State University community. The clinic is staffed by nurse practitioners and physicians. We provide care for most problems for which you would see your family physician, including blood tests, immunizations, allergy shots, and other laboratory tests. Health-care needs such as sore throats, upper respiratory infections, bladder and gynecological problems and skin concerns can be evaluated and treated. If problems are outside our area of expertise, referrals will be made.
Counseling regarding health concerns such as diet, exercise, activities of daily living, and smoking cessation are also addressed. Wellness programming is conducted throughout the year. Contraceptive services are available and sexually transmitted infections are evaluated and treated. The staff will be glad to discuss your health concerns and are available for consultation.
Services are available by appointment. We have a same-day system for individuals who are acutely ill. Appointments may be scheduled for that day by calling 216-687-3649 at 8:00 a.m. Health & Wellness Services is located in IM 205. Hours during the academic year are 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Summer and break hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Health & Wellness Services coordinates the Student Health Insurance program. Our goal is to offer the best possible health insurance coverage from an outside provider for the best price. We serve as the gatekeeper for students who purchase the student health insurance. In order for non-emergency visits to be covered, a referral from Health & Wellness Services is required, which helps keep the premium low for students. For more information about the student health insurance program, contact CSU Health & Wellness Services at 216-687-3649. To schedule an appointment at Health and Wellness Services call 216-687-3649.
Emergency and infirmary care is provided by area hospitals.
Student Wellness and Prevention Programs
https://www.csuohio.edu/studentwellness/studentwellness
studentwellness@csuohio.edu
Wellness Programs - Student Center 319
Peer Education Center - Rhodes Tower 1241
Student Health and Wellness is committed to keeping you healthy by providing opportunities for you to develop skills, access information and engage in a wellness culture that empowers healthy living and active lifestyles. Our Mission: To support student success through efforts and initiatives that address campus and community health risks and reduce personal health risk factors. These initiatives include but are not limited to Peer Education and Student Outreach Training and activities, Empowered Bystander Training, Recovery Ally training and support, Sexual Violence Prevention, Substance use education and prevention, Suicide prevention and mental health awareness events, and Wellness Coaching. Additionally, on-line resources and educational tools can be found on the student wellness website.
CSU Wellness and Prevention Programs is committed to:
- Empowering students with the knowledge, skills and tools they need to make healthy and success-oriented decisions through the incorporation of evidence-based initiatives
- Examining factors that influence CSU students’ health and success, and sharing relevant and timely information with the campus community
- Promoting an inclusive and healthy living and learning environment
- Facilitating the establishment of behaviors for life-long commitments to health and well-being
- Creating a culture of wellness by providing collaborative, inclusive, student centered programs that promote self-care, responsibility, outreach and educational experiences
Care@CSU
www.csuohio.edu/care
As our name indicates, our department cares about our students. Cleveland State University is committed to supporting our undergraduate and graduate students as they face barriers and challenges to their educational success. CARE offers resources and referrals for students, support and outreach for faculty and staff, and collaborates across campus and throughout Ohio to provide options and advocacy. Whether someone is facing concerns at school or at home, on-campus or remotely, CARE is here to help. We also encourage and promote a culture where concerns are reported. If a CSU community member is struggling or needs assistance, email magnusacts@csuohio.edu so a CARE Manager can reach out.
Mission Statement: The goal of the CARE Manager is to provide holistic support to members of the CSU community, to connect students with resources on and off-campus, and to increase collaboration between campus partners.
What to Expect: All students who submit an email or who are referred by email to magnusacts@csuohio.edu will be assigned a CARE Manager. A CARE Manager will reach out to the individual to see how CARE may be helpful. A CARE Manager provides support and case management services for members of the CSU Community and works with students to develop an action plan to address the student’s individual needs. A CARE Manager also helps navigate policies and procedures on campus, connects with support systems, and determines what resources might be most helpful. There is also Clinical CARE offered through Counseling and Health who provide confidential case management including assistance with applying for insurance, locating resources for food and shelter, and connecting to a therapist in the community.
Accessing CARE: Email magnusacts@csuohio.edu or call 216.687.2048 to refer someone or make a self-referral.
Lift Up Vikes!
Resource Center & Food Pantry
www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes
Berkman Hall 148
liftupvikes@csuohio.edu
216-687-5105
Lift Up Vikes! Resource Center & Food Pantry connects students with food and other basic needs so they can focus on academics and progress toward graduation. The program is open to all CSU students with a primary focus on students who are food or housing insecure or experiencing a financial emergency. Students can visit the LUV! Pantry once a week to receive fresh food and personal care items as well as connect with other on- and off-campus resources. Lift Up Vikes! is also home to the Fowler Fund Emergency Grant which helps students overcome unforeseen financial emergencies that, if not addressed, might cause them to stop or drop out. For a full list of programs and services, please call 216.687.5105 or visit www.csuohio.edu/liftupvikes. Not sure if we can help? Please ask!
Student Resources & Services
Student Advocacy
Judicial Affairs
www.csuohio.edu/sites/default/files/StudentCodeOfConduct.pdf
Student Center 319
216-687-2048
The Judicial Affairs Office helps to support a safe environment for the entire campus community, through the Board of Trustee-approved policies called the Student Conduct Code. The Student Conduct Code thoroughly explains the due process procedures for incidents that violate University policies.
Career Services
www.csuohio.edu/career-services
Rhodes West 280
careers@csuohio.edu
216-687-2233
Career Services assists you from your first day on campus until your last. No matter your year in school (or how many years ago you graduated), it is important to have the right tools, resources, and strategies to help you make the most of your Cleveland State experience as you move to the world of work. Our career planning process will help contribute to your success at Cleveland State and beyond.
You’ve taken dozens of selfies, but do you know yourself?
In order to have both a successful experience at Cleveland State and post-graduation, it is essential for students to know and understand their own values and interests, how their coursework applies to the world of work, and how to articulate their strengths and experiences. The staff of Career Services staff is passionate about partnering with students to help them develop and understand their unique talent they bring to the workplace.
It’s a simple, two-step process:
- Come in and meet with any of our Career Peers to:
- Get thoughtful advice on your resume
- Receive assistance navigating Hire A Vike, our internal job board, where you’ll find hundreds of internship and job opportunities.
- Then, schedule an appointment with our professional staff to assess where you are in your career and professional planning process:
- Outline your steps for exploring different careers
- Find out how to do a job search
- Understand the power of your own story and practice your 30-second elevator pitch
- Learn about your social capital, then schedule informational interviews
- Prepare for that actual interview by scheduling a mock interview to practice those critical skills
We also host events that help you build your professional skills:
Resume Rx
“Don’t sweat the small stuff” is sage advice for handling many situations in life. But you can safely toss that adage out the window when it comes time to writing or updating your resume. That’s because every single word counts. Come see us - and area employers! - to receive critical feedback on your resume and “elevator pitch”.
Mock Interview Days
Do you know how to introduce yourself beyond your major? Do you know how to talk about your strengths and answer challenging, behavior-based questions? Cleveland State’s Mock Interview Day allows you to receive real-life interview experience in a safe, practice setting with top area employers!
Career Fairs
Current CSU students and alumni are invited to meet with local employers looking to hire for jobs, internships, and co-ops at our exclusive job fairs! Held twice a year (once in fall, once in spring), our career fairs connect CSU students to hundreds of NE Ohio area employers.
Disability Services
www.csuohio.edu/disability
Rhodes West 210
ods@csuohio.edu
216-687-2015 or 216-687-3633 (V/TTY)
The Office of Disability Services is committed to assisting all CSU students with disabilities by creating opportunities to take full advantage of the University’s academic, clinical, fieldwork, and residential programs. The office offers programs and services for a wide variety of disabilities including, but not limited to: visual impairments, hearing impairments, dexterity impairments, chronic health conditions, psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and temporary disabilities.
Students who wish to request accommodations through ODS can apply through the department website at: https://andes.accessiblelearning.com/CSUOhio/ApplicationStudent.aspx.
Please note, supporting documentation regarding the disability is required with the application. Accommodations are individualized and dependent upon student needs and course requirements. For more information about documentation requirements and potential accommodations, please visit the ODS website at https://www.csuohio.edu/disability or schedule a meeting with a disability specialist by emailing ODS@csuohio.edu.
Cleveland State University’s campus is accessible.
Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center
www.csuohio.edu/womenscenter
Berkman Hall 142
womenscenter@csuohio.edu
216-687-4674
The Mareyjoyce Green Women’s Center (MGWC) strives to remove barriers to gender equity and advocate for an inclusive educational and working environment on campus for people of all genders. We focus on helping others realize their full potential through programs that center around personal growth as well as working toward societal change.
We support pay equity, consent, anti-racist action, body positivity, self-care, trans-rights, co-creating safer spaces, and supporting students as they navigate new laws and policies around body autonomy and healthcare access.
The Women’s Center offers a variety of resources such as multiple lactation spaces, a parent room, menstrual products, study spaces, computer lab, and group meeting area. Through our programs and services, we aim to support women on campus, embrace intersectionality, and promote gender equity and inclusion throughout the Cleveland State University community.
Veteran & Military Success Center
www.csuohio.edu/vikingvets
Trinity Commons
2254 Euclid Ave
vikingvets@csuohio.edu
216-875-9996
Known as The Viking Vets, the Veteran & Military Success Center serves over 500 veterans attending Cleveland State University and provides the following services to all veterans, service-members and military families attending CSU:
- Admissions assistance and counseling
- VA benefits (including the GI Bill) counseling and access to VA services in northeast Ohio
- Assistance to those serving with class concerns arising from deployment, ADT and even IDT
- A Dayroom - the veterans’ lounge includes a separate computer room, quiet study/tutoring room and the VA VetSuccess Counselor
- A veteran student staff that can assist with any concern or connect students to on and off campus resources
- VA VetSuccess Counselor - in-house VA benefits specialist (a VA employee)
- Veterans Certifying Official
- Counseling services as needed - either using campus programs or referrals to the VA
- A chapter of the Student Veterans of America (SVA)
- Mentoring program to help with the transition from the military to higher education and eventual fulfilling careers
- Education/Speaker Series - Weekly information sessions from campus and community partners focusing on all things military/veteran. Ex: Certifying Official, Disability Office, VA Transition Counselors, Small Business Administration Veteran programs, and many more.
LGBTQ+ Student Services
www.csuohio.edu/lgbtq
Berkman Hall 211
lgbtq@csuohio.edu
216-687-2324
LGBTQ+ Student Services is committed to enhancing the overall educational and social experience of the CSU community. We provide resources, support, and educational programming that promotes the academic and personal growth and development of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (+) students and their allies, work to assure unrestricted access to and full involvement in all aspects of CSU, and strive to create a more inclusive and welcoming campus climate for all students.
Testing Services
www.csuohio.edu/testingservices
Rhodes Tower West 215
testingservices@csuohio.edu
216-687-2272
Testing Services supports CSU students and faculty by offering placement testing, test scoring services, and accommodated testing for students with disabilities. Test preparation courses, proctoring services, and standardized testing for admission and certification are also available. Please note that all testing appointments must be scheduled in advance.
Hours: 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
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