Cultural Academic Resource Center (CARC)

The Cultural Academic Resource Centers (CARC) at Sacramento State serve as vital resource hubs, cultivating a vibrant and inclusive community. These centers support students throughout their academic journeys, providing affirming spaces that celebrate their experiences and foster a strong sense of belonging. By empowering students to pursue their academic and career goals, the CARCs play a pivotal role in shaping their college experience—helping them grow as engaged scholars and future leaders.

Placement opportunities are currently available within the following centers:

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi Center (Lassen Hall, Room 2200)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Center (Lassen Hall 2201)
• Multicultural Center (Library 1010)
• Parents & Families Program (Lassen Hall 1010)
• Pride Center (University Union 2230)
• Southwest Asian and North African Center (AIRC 1012)
• Veterans Success Center (Lassen Hall, Room 2302)
• Women’s Resource Center (University Union 2250)

Students placed within the CARCs will engage in a range of direct service, program development, and administrative activities. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing front-line student support and resource referrals related to basic needs, mental health, and academic support
• Assisting with case management-informed support for students
• Planning and implementing educational workshops and community-building programs
• Supporting cross-collaborative CARC programming and services
• Conducting outreach and engagement efforts through tabling, presentations, and classroom visits
• Assisting with data collection and assessment, including survey distribution, participation tracking, and program evaluation
• Contributing to marketing and communications through social media, newsletters, and Canva materials
• Participating in staff meetings, trainings, and reflective supervision