TO: All Employees
FR: Paul Edwards, Interim Vice President, Strategic Enrollment Management; Kelley Kaslar, Director of Student Recruitment and Orientation

Dear SSU Staff and Faculty,
As we look ahead to Orientation 2026, we’re excited to share several updates designed to support campus efficiencies, preserve our valuable human resources, and create an even more vibrant and engaging experience for our newest Seawolves.

TO: All Employees
FR: Dr. Khou Yang-Vigil, Executive Director, Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE)

Dear SSU Colleagues:

The Center for Academic Access and Student Enrichment (CAASE) warmly invites you to attend our CAASE Open House on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Schulz 1119 (first floor of the University Library).

TO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Erin Hunter, Director of Residential Education and Campus Housing (REACH)

Dear Campus Community

We want to share that NOMA Cares will be temporarily relocated through Monday, March 9.

During this time, NOMA Cares resources remain available to offer care, guidance, and support:

Confidential Advocate:

TO: All Faculty and Staff
FR: Zeke Baker, Chair, SSU Environmental Sciences Task Force

Dear SSU Colleagues:
As you may know, Sonoma State University is committing $2 million over the next several years to strengthening environmental sciences, including both natural and social science disciplines. The Environmental Sciences Task Force has been charged with developing informed, workable budget recommendations to guide this exciting investment.

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

This is a reminder that nominations remain open through 5pm this Friday, February 6th for the Trustee Wenda Fong and Mr. Daniel Fetterly Staff Award - a CSU systemwide, Board-level recognition honoring the extraordinary contributions of staff.

TO:  Sonoma State Employees
FR:  Employee Wellness Program, Payroll and Benefits

Whether you are looking for ways to recharge, stay active or simply take a moment for yourself, this month’s wellness offerings are here to support you with flexibility, encouragement, and community.

TO: Campus Community
FR: Jeff Keating, Associate Vice President, Strategic Communications

Dear Campus Community:

President Michael E. Spagna held a virtual media briefing this morning to outline his vision, describe progress on new and existing programs, and announce a fiscal feasibility study related to NCAA Division II athletics.

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,

The San Francisco Bay Region Network is now live.

TO: Sonoma State Employees
FR: Erin Taylor, Director of Employee and Labor Relations

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