Campus and Community Resource Center
The Campus and Community Resource Center strives to care for the whole person. The office is designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to excel. The office is a place that offers programming and resources to first-generation students, aged out foster care students, parenting students and any other student who believes they will benefit from our services.
We strive to serve students to ensure they have the opportunity to thrive academically, personally, and professionally through access to academic success resources and community engagement.
Location and contacts
Main phone number: 620-235-4077
Office Location: 016 Overman Student Center, Lower Level
Gorilla Pantry
Students facing financial challenges are provided with non-perishable food items and hygiene products to help them manage their grocery expenses. You can visit the Gorilla Pantry at the Lower Level of the Student Center between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday.
Clothes Closet
Clothes closet provides students with career outfits for internship, job interviews, professional conferences. All items are free and free to keep for current Pitt State students.
Sparkwheel
Students who participate in the SparkWheel Success Program at Pittsburg State University work one-on-one with a Student Success Coordinator to accomplish their goals. Through the SparkWheel Success Program students:
- Identify & capitalize on their strengths
- Overcome obstacles
- Strengthen their personal vision
- Build social capital
- Master adulting
- Receive ongoing support
Meet the Staff
Campus and Community Resource Center Staff
Associate Vice President for Campus and Community Resource Center
101 C Student Center
Phone: 620-235-6556
Office 016 Student Center
620.235.4976
Student Interns
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Olivia Goebel Graduate Assistant Emal: osd-ga@pittstate.edu 620.235.4077 |
Related Student Organizations
The Office of Inclusion and Belonging provides support services for the following student organizations:
Full list of Student Organizations on Gorilla Engage
Black Student Association (BSA)
Mission:
Our mission as the Pittsburg State University Black Student Association is to encourage academic excellence through programming and mentoring. We strive to spread and support diversity throughout the campus, and to maintain a unified community for all through acts of service.
Instagram: @PSU_BSA
Black Student Association Gorilla Engage Page
Facebook: PSU Black Student Association
Black Student Government Application
Hispanics of Today (HOT)
Mission:
The mission of Pittsburg State University's Hispanics of Today (HOT) student organization is to unite the Hispanic population on campus and assist Latinos in their personal, social and academic growth while promoting Latin culture by educating the Pitt State campus and the community about our cultures and traditions.
Instagram: @PittStateHot
Hispanics of Today Gorilla Engage Page
Facebook: PSU Hispanics Of Today
Leadership Institute Application
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Mission:
The mission of NASA is to promote Native American heritage appreciation on the Pitt State campus and in the community through cultural, educational, social programs and activities designed to involved and appeal to all students, staff and community members.
There is no requirement to join NASA other than be persons willing to learn, appreciate, and participate with the Native American community.
Instagram: @PSU_NASA
Native American Student Association Gorilla Engage Page
Facebook: PSU Native American Student Association
GSA
Mission:
The purpose of the Gender and Sexuality Alliance is to support LGBTQIA+ students and community members through activism and celebratory activities, inform the community on historical and current issues regarding LGBTQIA+ individuals and movements, create welcoming, safe, and supportive social gatherings, and support national and local inclusion programs in Kansas and the United States.
Instagram: @PSU_GSA
Gender and Sexuality Alliance Gorilla Engage Page
Facebook: PSU Gender & Sexuality Alliance
UW
Mission:
To courageously advocate for unity of our diverse community in Pittsburg State University by being role models who implement positive change.
The OIB assists as needed with program and activity planning throughout the year.
Instagram: @pittstateuw
Additional Student Organizations