Campus Updates

TO: All Employees
FR: Dr. Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director of the Center for Academic Access & Student Enrichment
 

Dear Campus Community,

Are you interested in learning more about the experiences, strengths, and needs of student veterans on our campus? The Military and Veteran Resource Center (MAVRC) Team is inviting you to participate in a once-a-year opportunity to better understand and support this unique student population, foster a stronger sense of belonging, and contribute to improved student veteran retention and academic success.

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

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Trisha Ramos, Managing Director of Payroll, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation

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.

January Webinar

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources

The California State University (CSU) has announced an opportunity for CSU staff to be recognized through the Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award -- a historic, systemwide initiative celebrating the extraordinary contributions of CSU staff.

TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Daniel Malpica
 

The California Pre-Doctoral Program (also known as the Sally Casanova Scholarship) is now accepting interest from CSU students who are considering pursuing a PhD and a future faculty career.

This program supports rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students as they explore doctoral pathways, strengthen their academic profiles, and prepare competitive PhD applications.

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

Dear Colleagues,

TO: All Employees
FR: David Crozier, Associate Vice President for Financial Services

The California State University follows the business travel mileage rate published by the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) to calculate reimbursable costs of using a personal vehicle for university business use. The Chancellor's Office has notified campuses that the IRS has published the following mileage reimbursement rates effective for business travel occurring on or after January 1, 2026. 

TO: All Employees
FR: Julie Vivas, Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution 

The Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination invites you to participate in the following open workshops with our Center for Restorative Practices. Visit the website for more information on other training opportunities, coaching information, or to schedule an appointment.  

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

Dear Colleagues: