Associated Students Calif State University Long Beach

IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CAMPUS LIFE FOR STUDENTS WHILE ENHANCING THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.

THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT UNION (USU) AT CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS, INC. IT IS OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE HEART OF THE CAMPUS. IT IS A PLACE WHERE THE STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, ALUMNI AND COMMUNITY CAN RELAX, GRAB A BITE TO EAT, BOWL, MEET, WATCH A MOVIE, ETC. THE USU PROVIDES DIVERSE PROGRAMS, CREATES LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND FOSTERS PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH FOR THE STUDENTS THROUGH ON SITE LEARNING. INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED IN THE AREAS OF PROGRAMMING, MARKETING AND GRAPHICS. THE USU OFFERS MEMBERS OF THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THEIR CONVENIENCE AND BENEFIT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CONFERENCE ASSISTANCE, FOOD SERVICE, SNACKS, AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES.

THE ISABEL PATTERSON CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO STUDENTS WHO ARE ALSO PARENTS. IT OFFERS AFFORDABLE CHILD CARE ON THE CAMPUS OF CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH. THE CDC, A DIVISION OF ASI, OFFERS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS AND WE BOAST A LOW TEACHER/CHILD RATIO. OUR STAFF IS MADE UP OF HIGHLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TEACHERS WHO DELIVER QUALITY EARLY CARE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR 167 CHILDREN EACH SEMESTER. CHILD CARE IS FOR CHILDREN FROM 6 MONTHS THROUGH 2ND GRADE. SINCE 1975, THE CDC HAS SERVED AS A RESOURCE FOR THE UNIVERSITY'S ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, FOR THE COMMUNITY, AND FOR OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. WE ARE LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED.

THE STUDENT RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER (SRWC) IS A 126,500 SQUARE FOOT, TWO STORY, STATE OF THE ART RECREATION FACILITY. THE FACILITY IS THE HUB FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTRAMURAL SPORTS, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS SERVICES. THE SRWC IS MANAGED BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS. RECREATION IS OPEN TO ALL CSULB STUDENTS, ASSOCIATES, AND AFFILIATES. THE FACILITY CONTAINS A THREE-COUNT GYM, A MULTI ACTIVITY COURT GYM, INDOOR JOGGING TRACK, WEIGHT AND CARDIO EQUIPMENT, RACQUETBALL COURTS, GROUP EXERCISE ROOMS, ROCK CLIMBING WALL, SWIMMING POOL AND SPA. THE SRWC IS LEED CERTIFIED.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE THE ASI GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND, STUDENT TRAVEL FUND, THE EOP BOOK GRANTS PROGRAM, STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE STUDENT RESEARCH FUND. ASI ALSO SUPPORTS THE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENT ATHLETES.