CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, SACRAMENTO
California State University, Sacramento
California State University, Sacramento offers a life-changing opportunity for our students, preparing them to be leaders in their fields and communities. Our professors are known for their dedication to great teaching. And our students benefit from studying and living in California’s capital city.
Sacramento State is a vibrant metropolitan university that is among the largest campuses in the California State University system. We enroll a multicultural student body of more than 28,000, and graduate about 6,000 students each year. Despite our size, quality teaching in small classes remains a top priority. Students enjoy personalized attention from their professors, as well as extensive research and internship opportunities in Sacramento, the heart of California government.
Sacramento State remains one of the nation’s best higher education values, with student fees among the lowest in the nation. About half of our students receive some form of financial assistance.
Our students choose from numerous fields of study. We offer a strong and diverse academic curriculum that includes 60 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, as well as two joint doctorates. Our larger programs include teacher education, business, computer technology, criminal justice, psychology, and communication studies. In addition, numerous offerings such as the Honors Program help students meet others with similar interests and develop strong ties with professors. Among our programs linked to state government is the highly competitive Capital Fellows Program, in which graduate students work as full-time staff in the legislative, executive, or judicial branch.
Preparing for a career is a vital part of a Sacramento State education. We have one of the largest cooperative education programs in California, placing students in paid positions where they receive academic credit. Hundreds of other students participate in business- and government-related internships. One in three Sacramento State students work as volunteers – many through a service learning project in class–gaining valuable work experience while helping their community. Our Career Center helps students both with finding a career interest and with job searches, providing job databases and sponsoring an on-campus recruiting program.
Outside the classroom, Sacramento State students lead active lives. There are campus-sponsored arts programs, speeches, debates, comedy shows, and concerts throughout the year, and plenty of cultural and entertainment opportunities in the surrounding area. More than half the University’s students join at least one of 250 student organizations, and thousands participate in the intramural sports program. About 400 intercollegiate athletes compete at the Division I level.
We’re particularly proud of our beautiful 300-acre campus, with its lush landscaping and 3,000 trees. Miles of trails stretch along the nearby American River Parkway, linking our campus and student housing with recreational areas such as Folsom Lake and Old Sacramento.
The city of Sacramento is one of the state’s most affordable big cities, and the area has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The region’s mild climate, rivers, and nearby recreation areas make it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. It hosts the world’s largest traditional jazz festival each Memorial Day weekend, and popular attractions include the State Capitol building, the State Railroad Museum, and the Crocker Art Museum. Within easy driving distance are San Francisco, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, the historic gold country, and the Lake Tahoe region’s ski slopes.
Sacramento State is looking to the future with a major campus initiative–Destination 2010–designed to make this a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus for the West. Current students, as well as future students, will benefit from the changes and improvements to our academic program, student services, and facilities. Included in the planning are a large student recreation center, an arena, and stadium upgrades within our Alex G. Spanos Sports Complex, which was the site of the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials. Construction for a large new residence hall started in Fall 2007. For more information, visit www.csus.edu.
University Mission and Strategic Planning
California State University, Sacramento is an integral part of the community, committed to access, excellence, and diversity.
California State University, Sacramento is dedicated to the lifealtering potential of learning that balances a liberal arts education providing an excellent education to all eligible applicants who aspire to expand their knowledge and prepare themselves for meaningful lives, careers, and service to their community.
Reflecting the metropolitan character of the area, California State University, Sacramento is a richly diverse community. As such, the University is committed to fostering in all its members a sense of inclusiveness, respect for human differences, and concern for others. In doing so, we strive to create a pluralistic community in which members participate collaboratively in all aspects of university life.
California State University, Sacramento is committed to teaching and learning as its primary responsibility. In both the academic and student support programs, success is measured in terms of student learning. In addition, the University recognizes the vital connections between pedagogy and learning, research activities and classroom instruction, and co-curricular involvement, and civic responsibility. All students, regardless of their entering levels of preparation, are expected to complete their degree programs with the analytical skills necessary to understand the social, economic, political, cultural, and ecological complexities of an increasingly interconnected world.
Located in the capital of the nation’s most populous and diverse state, California State University, Sacramento is dedicated to advancing the many social, economic, political, and scientific issues affecting the region and the state. The University’s curricular and co-curricular programs continue to focus on these issues through undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs that prepare graduates for successful careers dedicated to public service and the enhancement of the quality of life within the region and the state. Our research centers and much of our individual scholarly efforts also remain directed at the enhancement of the quality of life within the region and the state.
At California State University, Sacramento, we are constantly striving to create a sense of unity among faculty, staff, administrators, students, alumni, and community members. In pursuing the combined elements of our mission, we seek to foster a sense of pride in all who view this campus as their own – pride in Sacramento State as the institution of choice among our current students; pride among our alumni in the ongoing impact of the Sacramento State education upon their lives; pride among faculty, staff, and administration in their University’s achievement of excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship; and pride in Sacramento State as an asset to the community among residents of the Greater Sacramento region.
Our Mission
California State University, Sacramento commits itself to providing Access for all eligible students, continually pursuing Excellence in teaching, learning, and support, building upon our already exceptional Diversity such that all members of our community are respected and participate collaboratively in every aspect of University life, enhancing the quality of life in the Region and the state, and instilling Pride in all who view this campus as their own.
Our Vision
California State University, Sacramento will be known throughout and increasingly beyond the Sacramento Region for its excellent and comprehensive academic and co-curricular student programs. We will be a key partner in developing the highly diverse "New California." We will recruit the best faculty and staff and utilize the best in teaching and learning technology. We will be recognized as a beautiful and inviting regional destination. We will be a source of pride for and increasingly enjoy the support of the Greater Sacramento Region.
Our Core Values
Against this backdrop, in Spring 2007, SPC initiated the University's strategic planning process through a focus upon the values of the campus community. Through general forum and other community feedback, SPC fashioned a "core values" document against which strategic planning and other planning and policy efforts can be studied and evaluated.
Strategic Priorities
• Implement a strategically focused, campus-wide effort to
improve recruitment, retention, and graduation rates.
• Create and sustain an organizational structure and
culture that facilitates evidence-based decision-making
and purposeful planning in all important endeavors.
• Enhance campus-wide engagement in and responsibility
for the resolution of complex issues and in the planning
and implementation of campus policies.
• Build a creative and vibrant learning community derived
from the strength and vitality of our diverse campus.
• Identify and develop interdisciplinary and cross-divisional
initiatives with the greatest potential to strengthen our
role as an engaged partner in the region.
Administration
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
PresidentAlexander Gonzalez ............................................................................278-7737
Executive Assistant to the President
Carol Ensley .......................................................................................278-7737
University Counsel
Edmundo Aguilar .................................................................................278-6940
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Provost and Vice President for Academic AffairsJoseph F. Sheley...................................................................................278-6331
Associate Vice President and Dean for Academic Programs
Ming-Tung (Mike) Lee .........................................................................278-5933
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
Greg Wheeler .......................................................................................278-5344
Assistant Director, Center for Teaching and Learning
Mark Stoner .........................................................................................278-5945
Director, Office of Institutional Research
Jing Wang..............................................................................................278-6566
Administrative Director, Community Engagement Center
Sheila Macias.........................................................................................278-4610
Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and
Contract Administration
David Earwicker....................................................................................278-3668
Acting Dean for Graduate Studies
Chevelle Newsome ...............................................................................278-6470
Director, Academic Technology and Creative Services
Jean-Pierre Bayard................................................................................278-3370
Director, Early Assessment Program, Guardian Scholars
Program, Reading Institute for Academic Preparation
Joy Salvetti ...........................................................................................278-3643
Director, Special Programs and Enrollment Analysis
Larry Glasmire.......................................................................................278-5266
Director, Student Academic Success Programs
Marcellene Watson-Derbigny ............................................................278-6183
Co-Directors, Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD)
Judith Dean and Melissa Repa .........................................................278-6955
Director, Accelerated College Entrance (ACE)
Bruce Ostertag................................................................................278-7032
Interim Director, College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Viridiana Diaz..................................................................................278-7241
Director, Capitol Center MESA
Jean Crowder .................................................................................278-4575
Chief International Officer and Director of Global Education
Jack Godwin ..................................................................................278-6686
Dean, College of Arts and Letters
Jeffrey Mason ................................................................................278-7674
Associate Dean
Nancy Tooker.................................................................................278-6502
Dean, College of Business Administration
Sanjay Varshney ...........................................................................278-6578
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
Russell Ching ...............................................................................278-6463
Associate Dean for Graduate and External Programs
Vacant..........................................................................................278-5571
Associate Dean for Faculty
Suzanne Ogilby .............................................................................278-5566
Dean, College of Continuing Education
Alice Tom......................................................................................278-4433
Dean, College of Education
Vanessa Sheared...........................................................................278-6639
Associate Dean
Pia Wong......................................................................................278-5088
Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Emir Macari .................................................................................278-6366
Interim Associate Dean
John Oldenburg.............................................................................278-6366
Dean, College of Health and Human Services
Marilyn L. Hopkins........................................................................278-7255
Associate Dean
Patricia Clark-Ellis .......................................................................278-7255
Dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Jill Trainer ...................................................................................278-4655
Associate Dean
Laurel Heffernan...........................................................................278-4655
Dean, College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
Otis Scott ..................................................................................278-6504
Dean of the University Library
Tabzeera Dosu............................................................................278-5679
Senior Associate Dean for Technical Services and
Collection Department
Tamara Frost-Trujillo....................................................................278-5679
Associate Dean for Public Services
Fred Batt ...................................................................................278-5679
ADMINISTRATION AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerStephen G. Garcia .....................................................................278-6312
Associate Vice President, Financial Services
Suzanne Green .........................................................................278-5992
Associate Vice President, Facilities Services
Ron Richardson ........................................................................278-6241
Associate Vice President, Business and Administrative Services
Abbi Stone ...............................................................................278-7460
Assistant Vice President, Risk Management Services
Mike Christensen.......................................................................278-6456
Director and Chief of Police, Public Safety
Ken Barnett ..............................................................................278-7321
Director, Auditing Services
Kathi McCoy ............................................................................278-7439
Executive Assistant to Vice President
Kem Gravenberg .......................................................................278-5809
HUMAN RESOURCES
Web site: www.csus.edu/hr/Vice President for Human Resources
David L. Wagner .....................................................................278-6078
Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Kent Porter ............................................................................278-6169
Workers’ Compensation/Disability Leaves Manager
JoAnne Davis..........................................................................278-3522
Director, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Peter Lau...............................................................................278-6907
Employee Relations Manager
Julie Thue..............................................................................278-5579
Interim Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Elizabeth Redmond ...............................................................278-6326
Senior Manager for Classification and Compensation
Margaret Blair........................................................................278-6967
Payroll Manager
Jackie Fierros........................................................................278-6211
Benefits Manager
Mary Ford ............................................................................278-6213
Manager of Employment and Faculty Compensation
Jaquelyn Kernen....................................................................278-7415
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Vice President, Student AffairsLori Varlotta ........................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Enrollment and Student Support
Ed Mills..............................................................................278-6060
Associate Vice President, Student Affairs
Campus Life
Edward Jones ....................................................................278-6060
Director, Student Conduct
Leonard Valdez...................................................................278-6060
Director, Academic Advising
Beth Merritt Miller...............................................................278-6351
Director, Student Athlete Resource Center
Paul Edwards...................................................................278-7796
Director, Career and Cooperative Education Center
Beth Merritt Miller...............................................................278-6231
Director, Financial Aid
Craig Yamamoto................................................................278-6554
Director, Housing and Residential Life
Cynthia Cockrill..................................................................278-6655
Director, Multicultural Center
Charlene Martinez .............................................................278-6101
Director, Outreach and Admissions
Emiliano Diaz....................................................................278-2674
Director, Psychological Counseling Services and Employee
Assistance Program (EAP)
Bert Epstein.......................................................................278-6416
University Registrar
Dennis Geyer.....................................................................278-7748
Director, Student Activities
Lou Camera.......................................................................278-6595
Director, Student Health
Joy Stewart-James ............................................................278-6461
Director, Testing
Sheila Deaner....................................................................278-6296
Executive Director, University Union
Leslie Davis.......................................................................278-6745
Coordinator, Women’s Resource Center
Patricia Grady...................................................................278-7388
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT
Vice President, University AdvancementCarole Hayashino .............................................................278-7043
Associate Vice President, University Development
Rebecca Thompson ..........................................................278-6989
Director, Alumni Relations
Jennifer Barber..................................................................278-3634
Associate Vice President, Public Affairs
Gloria Moraga...................................................................278-6156
UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS
Executive Director, Associated Students, Inc.Pat Worley .....................................................................278-7290
Executive Director, University Enterprises, Inc.
Vacant ...........................................................................278-7001
General Manager, Capital Public Radio
Rick Eytcheson ..............................................................278-8901
Secretary, Trust Foundation
Carole Hayashino ...........................................................278-7043
Director, University Union
Leslie Davis ...................................................................278-6744
TRUST FOUNDATION
Kristian AltierGeorge Crandell
Muriel Johnson
Bill Campbell
Stephen Garcia
Pamela Stewart
Sonney Chong
Alexander Gonzalez
Fred Teichert
Patricia Clark-Ellis
Fran Baxter-Guigli
William Collard
Carole Hayashino
Brian Cooley
Rebecca Henning