Campus Updates
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.
June Webinar
TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Project Lead, San Francisco Bay Region Network, Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University; Karen R. Moranski, Vice President of Regional Network Transformation, San Francisco Bay Region Network
The June Monthly Update for the San Francisco Bay Region Network is now available.
This month’s update includes a first look at the Network Human Resources organizational structure, updates on leadership searches and transitions, and recent successes across the Network.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Heather Cain, Human Resources Manager, Payroll and Benefits
We are pleased to announce that the Benefits Module in the Common Human Resources System (CHRS) is now live!
This new module offers enhanced functionality and improved self-service capabilities for benefit-eligible employees. Through CHRS, employees can now:
TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Chief Executive & Financial Officer, SF Bay Region Network and Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Administration & Finance, San Francisco State University and Sonoma State University
Dear Colleagues:
I am pleased to announce that Nish Malik has been appointed as Chief Information & Digital Strategy Officer for the San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN), effective June 2026.
TO: Campus Community
FR: J. Dana Twedell, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management
Over the next week, the campus will be completing a series of road repair projects. Work will take place in phases throughout the week. While major disruptions are not anticipated, campus users are encouraged to plan ahead and use alternate routes when possible, as temporary delays may occur.
June 8–9: West Juniper Lane Closed
TO: Sonoma State University Employees
FR: Ben Ellis, Director of Campus Recreation
Summer is here! Time to burn off that stress from the spring semester on the courts and in the weight room! Much like the rest of campus, our operations change with the seasons, and we wanted to provide you with an update on the summer schedule and how to connect with Campus Recreation.
Campus Recreation summer facility hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.*
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
TO: All SSU Employees
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
The OPHD Center for Restorative Practices invites you to participate in a variety of engaging summer programs designed to support community building, restorative wellness, professional growth, conflict navigation, and meaningful connection.
Whether you are interested in restorative practices, personal well-being, or strengthening workplace relationships, we hope you will join us this summer.
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Learning and Development
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits
As summer begins, we are excited to share the latest wellness opportunities available to employees. From wellness webinars to movement classes, this month’s offerings are open to all who are looking for ways to connect, move and/or unwind!