The Power of Partnerships

Serving the Students of West Chester University

The primary mission of Student Services, Incorporated (SSI) is to initiate, regulate, and operate the financial matters of all co-curricular student and campus activities — this includes the management of the WCU Campus Store and Ram Shop; student publications, clubs, organizations, and programming; event ticketing services; intra-collegiate athletics; and the Graduate Student Association.

Utilizing philanthropy, they are providing even more.

“SSI has a long history of being a passionate supporter of West Chester University students,” says SSI Chair of the Board of Directors Bernie Carrozza ’66. “We are happy to provide the type of resources and support that will enable bright minds and dreams to flourish.”

Since its first recorded contribution of $1,000 in 1989, the Board of Directors — which includes a Student Government Association representative — hasn’t lost sight of this goal.

For over three decades, SSI has chosen to fund initiatives in areas that impact every aspect of a student’s educational experience — and that align with the three priorities of 150Forward: The Campaign for WCU. Here is where they’ve focused their contributions:

Leading with Technology: Business & Public Management Center, The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons, WCU Planetarium Fund.

Creating Opportunities: Athletics Programs, Dowdy Multicultural Center, Golden Rams Abroad, Dr. Ronn Jenkins Diving & Aquatics Center, School of Music Performing Arts Center, Student Affairs Leadership Development Fund, Twardowski Career Development Center, WCU Resource Pantry, Weisenstein Veterans Center.

Their most recent gift of $3.5 million this year — the largest gift in University history — established the Student Services, Incorporated Presidential Endowment, and will provide a perpetual source of annual funding through earned interest.

“This endowment is quite intentional,” Bernie adds. “It offers the flexibility to seize opportunities or to make strategic investments in initiatives and priorities focused on achieving the University’s mission of student success.”