Student Support Services

JAN AND BUD RICHTER CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SERVICE-LEARNING PROGRAM
The Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning program promotes the value of community service to students, faculty, and staff. CESL represents the university in activities that establish service-oriented partnerships with other educational institutions and the community we serve. Fresno's Jan and Bud Richter Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning is dedicated to engaging the entire campus in creating a better community through service and learning .
For info call (559) 278-7079 or go to http://www.csufresno.edu/cesl

CENTRAL VALLEY CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE
The Central Valley Cultural Heritage Institute (CVCHI) is dedicated to the celebration and study of the cultural heritage, diversity and contributions of the people of California’s Central Valley. The Institute is also committed to creating a more culturally competent community and supporting a safe environment that welcomes difficult dialogue on controversial issues. 559.278.6946. Website:http://www.csufresno.edu/cvchi

VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT
The Violence Prevention Project (VPP) is a project of the Women's Resource Center. Their primary focus is to provide education, prevention and intervention in regards to Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence), and Stalking to all students, staff and faculty. They have established a Campus and Community Response Team (CCRT) to improve the quality and coordination of services to victims of violence. We will work with and train our partners to effectively respond to Sexual Assault, Intimate Partner Violence (Domestic Violence) and/or Stalking. In addition, they will be trained to work with the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered students, staff and faculty. Crisis counselors are available 24 hours.

The VPP will provide the following services to all Fresno State students, staff, faculty, and administrators:

• Peer Counseling
• Education
• Victim Advocacy
• Legal Options
• Support Groups
• Individual Support
• Resources/Referrals
• A Safe Environment
  

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
The Women's Resource Center was established to enhance the learning and work experiences of women in the university community, It seeks to provide a supportive environment of interaction and self-discovery through a wide range of campus activities.
The center serves the full spectrum of university women -students, staff, faculty and administrators. Men are encouraged to participate in the center's activities for the purpose of supporting organizational goals and promoting among their peers, the recognition of sexism, racism, heterosexism and other forms of discrimination against women.
Phone: (559) 278-4435
Website: http://studentaffairs.csufresno.edu/wrc/index.html