Campus Updates
Dear Campus Community,
As we continue to collectively reimagine Sonoma State University and address ongoing challenges, I want to keep you updated about the university’s leadership team. Periods of transition and uncertainty understandably raise questions, and I want to assure you that we are prioritizing leadership continuity and stability.
Dear Campus Community,
As Sonoma State’s Fiscal Feasibility Team continues to explore the possibility of reinstating NCAA Division II athletics, I am pleased to announce that a critical appointment has been made as part of this effort.
TO: All Employees
FR: Jeff Wilson, Chief Executive and Financial Officer, SF Bay Region Network and Vice President, Administration & Finance & Chief Financial Officer, San Francisco State University/Sonoma State University
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources
With May just around the corner, please save the date for “Scoops of Gratitude''! We hope you will join us in Seawolf Plaza to enjoy some frozen treats, music and games.
Wednesday, May 27th
2 - 4pm
TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Chandra Holte, AVP for Human Resources and Trisha Ramos, Managing Director for Payroll/Benefits
As Sonoma State prepares for the implementation of the Common Human Resources System (CHRS), some HR-related transactions and systems will be temporarily paused from late April through mid-May 2026. These temporary pauses are necessary to support the transition to CHRS and ensure a smooth and accurate system conversion.
What to expect:
TO: Campus Community
FR: Julie Vivas, J.D., Associate Vice President for Title IX, Equal Opportunity, and Dispute Resolution
As part of a systemwide initiative, our campus transitioned to a new centralized Civil Rights/Title IX case management system today. While this change will not significantly affect how you interact with our Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), we want to highlight a few important 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.
April Webinar
TO: Campus Community
FR: Damien Wilson, Faculty Director, Wine Business Institute
We are excited to announce the Wine Business Institute’s Inaugural Innovation Summit, taking place in the Student Center, on Tuesday, May 19.
TO: Campus Community
FR: Jessica Way, Managing Director of EA Operations and Administration
Transportation and Parking Services, with the Alternative Transportation Committee, is seeking your feedback on commuting habits. This annual survey provides us with data to help evaluate current alternative transportation programs and make recommendations for future improvements. These initiatives and improvements are funded with fees collected through the parking citation program.
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 April Monthly Update for the San Francisco Bay Region Network is now available.