Attention: Youngstown State University Jambar

My name is George Koulianos and I am currently a senior nursing student here at

Youngstown State University. I’m writing to you to address a resource issue for nursing students

here on campus. The Centofani School of Nursing, here at YSU, is easily one of the biggest

programs on campus. It holds over 400 students & faculty. The Centofani School of Nursing

consists of multiple programs that include the undergraduate program (ADN, BSN, RN to BSN),

master’s level (ACNP, family NP, nurse educator), doctoral program (nurse anesthesia), and

licensed school nurse.

The issue unfortunate issue found here on campus is not only an issue affecting nursing

students, but all academic majors and is the lack of after-hours resources, a place for students to

utilize for studying, printing, collaboration with fellow students, after hours availability, and

overall, a place where nursing students can achieve academic success here on campus. Many

students face the issue of finding a space that’s dedicated to their learning and holds resources

for the beneficence of their education. The issue sadly doesn’t only effect nursing students, but it

effects all students on campus. The same issue has even been brought to my attention by multiple

majors across campus, one specifically being the STEM college students.

Students’ success is dependent on YSU giving them the proper resources. Our university

makes sure our athletes have the proper resources for them to achieve their goals in athletics,

why not the students here only for academics? We need a change for our students, and we need a

change soon. We need a place dedicated to students that provides us with extended hours,

weekend availability, and a controlled environment to enhance the learning process. I hope to see

a change in the near future not only for our student’s sake, but for Youngstown State.

Sincerely, a concerned nursing student at YSU