Campus Updates
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development
Learning and Development is pleased to offer a variety of professional development opportunities this spring! See below for details and registration information on system-wide programs such as the Cross Campus Collaboration initiative and CSU’s Got Talent, as well as exciting information on our new campus professional development resource, LinkedIn Learning!
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As part of Sonoma State’s Employee Wellness Program, we want to highlight a few resources available through Empathia LifeMatters, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These offerings are available to all employees and their eligible family members and can be accessed confidentially and at no cost.
March Webinar
TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police
REPORTED CRIME: The Sonoma State University Police Department is investigating a report of a student who has become the victim of an extortion scam. The scammers reached out to a student via an unsolicited text, threatening the student with compromised personal information to induce fear and demanding money. It is believed that the scammers are from outside the United States.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development in partnership with IT, CTET, and Student Affairs
Sonoma State University is excited to announce the upcoming launch of LinkedIn Learning, a professional development resource that will be available to our entire campus community!
TO: Campus Community
FR: Sena Clara Creston, Chair, Teaching and Learning Subcommittee, Academic Senate
The following faculty have been nominated for the 2025-26 Academic Year Excellence in Teaching Awards:
Rachel Napoli
TO: Campus Community
FR: Faces of SSU Planning Committee
Please join us for the 2026 Faces of SSU Opening Reception as we celebrate this year’s 42 honorees and the inspiring stories that reflect the heart of Sonoma State University.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Gerald L. Jones, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Dear Seawolves,
At Sonoma State University, we believe every member of our community deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. Our undocumented, immigrant, and mixed-status students, staff, and families are an essential part of who we are.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Michael E. Spagna, President
Over the past year, the university convened an Athletics Consultation Task Force with the charge of exploring the future of athletics at Sonoma State University. Its work resulted in a white paper that recommended reinstating NCAA Division II competition. Moving in that direction, however, requires confidence that the program can be sustained through a sound financial model that supports its success long term.
TO: SSU Faculty & Staff
FR: Amanda McGowan, Deputy CIO & Dmitry Vayntrub Senior Director, Cloud and Systems Services
Sonoma State’s Google storage environment is approaching its allocated limit. To ensure uninterrupted access to Google Drive, Gmail, and Photos, we are asking the campus community to take proactive action to reduce unnecessary storage.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Stacey J. Bosick, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dear Campus Community,
Thank you once again for your ongoing engagement in our accreditation reaffirmation process with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). President Spagna, AVP Jenn Lillig, and I met with the Commission during the final panel review on February 12, 2026, and the Commission’s letter is now available.