The MTC Connections Center is located in Bryson Hall, room 143, and serves as a resource for students to receive assistance and support in combating challenges or personal situations that may impact their academic experience.
Mondays, Wednesdays – 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays – 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
In conjunction with the Buckeye Food Alliance and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, the Connections Center houses a fully stocked and resourced Marion Campus Food Pantry available to all students and members of the Marion community. Additionally, our Director of the Connections Center and Belonging & Equity Coordinator, Primrose Igonor, and our Student Resource Navigator (SRN) – Natalie Longmeier, are available throughout the week to provide assistance and resources to MTC students and employees.
Food pantry hours will be posted outside of the Connections Center. Stop by at any time during hours of operation and there will be someone on staff to assist you in accessing any food you need from the pantry.
The SRN is a free and confidential resource for students and employees responsible for providing on-site, face-to-face assistance and effective solutions to individuals confronted with challenges or personal situations. The SRN can provide direct advice and can also be a conduit to social services that provide fast relief for many issues; including but not limited to:
Natalie Longmeier is the Student Resource Navigator for the Employer Resource Network. She was born and raised in Marion, OH, and is passionate about helping people reach their goals. Natalie is currently furthering her education at Marion Technical College in the field of Business. She has worked with several nonprofits in the Marion community connecting people to resources and fundraising for programs. In her personal life, Natalie and her husband, Ryan, have three children and are busy with sports, music activities, and volunteering.
Natalie Longmeier, the SRN, is available to all MTC students, staff, and faculty.
Student Resource Navigator, Natalie Longmeier, will be on-site every week:
By phone, text, or email.
Phone: (740) 262-8356
Email: ern.marionmatters@gmail.com
The Student Resource Navigator is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL resource for students and employees.
Contact Brandy by phone, or email.
(740) 386-4133 pageb@mtc.edu
You can support the Marion Campus Food Pantry just by shopping at Kroger through the Community Rewards Program! Organization Code: JF297 more information.
Our mission is to make healthy food readily available in the Campus Food Pantry to all students who need it.
Donations for the food pantry are greatly appreciated the following items that are needed:
Marion Campus Food Pantries Organized and Operated by the Buckeye Food Alliance
Autumn Semester 2021 – Locations & Hours:
Primrose Igonor is the Director of the Connections Center and Belonging & Equity, Coordinator. She was born in Uganda and grew up in South Africa where she qualified as a Clinical Psychologist. Primrose has lived and worked in South Africa, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Canada. Primrose is passionate about belonging and equity issues and community building. Primrose can be reached at (740) 386-4125 igonop@mtc.edu.