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Vice President's Office

Vice President’s Office provides leadership and strategic direction to all Division of Student Affairs areas. The office also liaises between Associated Students, Inc., Union WELL Inc., and the University administration. Contact: Aniesha Mitchell, J.D., Vice President, 916-278-6060, SA-VP@csus.edu

Executive Assistant: Provides direct administrative support to the VPSA. Manages day-to-day workflow, supports the division leadership and staff, and provides division-wide communications on behalf of the VPSA and various Student Affairs departments. First point-on-contact on matters of confidentiality for the office of the Vice President. Manages the VPSA’s calendar and travel. Collaborates closely with other divisions and the Chancellor’s Office to coordinate meetings and events for the VPSA. Assists with planning large meetings and events for the division. Works directly with students on sensitive matters. Contact: Lorie Rowe, 916-278-6060, lorie.rowe@csus.edu

Project Coordinator: Directly supports the VPSA with research and preparation for division and campus-wide initiatives. Works closely with departments within Student Affairs and across campus under the direction of the VPSA. Creates and distributes critical digital communications for students, faculty, and staff. Monitors critical deadlines by working closely with the Executive Assistant to the VPSA, executive members of Student Affairs, and our Marketing and Communications team. Collaborates effectively with various workgroups and individuals to track and advance projects, initiatives, and other collaborative work under the Student Affairs division. Contact: Nahom Semere, 916-278-6060, nahomsemere@csus.edu

Sr. Student Support Counselor: Works directly with students on academic-related issues and is a subject expert in advising, enrollment, admissions, and graduation. Supports and works directly with departments within Student Affairs, faculty members, and staff throughout campus under the direction of the VPSA. Provides support to the degree completion initiative by working with the Hornet Attain program, which helps adult learners who previously left Sac State return and complete their degree. Contact: Noelle McCurley, 916-278-6060, noelle@csus.edu

Black Honors College

The Black Honors College is an enhanced co-curricular college for students providing specialized coursework, distinctive research opportunities and creative arts, residential living and learning programs, scholarships, and distinguished recognition. It is designed for students interested in Black history, life, culture, and contributions. Contact: Dr. Ati Mosupyoe, Dean of Students/Chief Academic Officer , 916-278-4505, mosupyob@csus.edu

Strategic Business Resources

Strategic Business Resources helps departments align resources to maximize the division’s impact on student success. Support the division by providing expertise in the areas of fiscal and personnel management, workplace wellness, program assessment, and infrastructure planning. The department ensures division-wide compliance with fiscal policies and regulations, tracks and reconciles the division’s budgets (general fund, grants, philanthropic funds, and revenues), administers personnel actions, including recruitment of staff and management positions, provides program-level cross-training and professional development opportunities, leads the employee engagement program, advances workplace wellness, and manages infrastructure projects for the division. Contact: Karyl Burwell, Executive Director, 916-278-6060, kburwell@csus.edu

Assessment supports programs and centers' assessment cycles by developing a logic model outlining key outcomes for the area, creating and completing an assessment plan, and identifying improvement strategies and metrics based on the assessment findings. Workplace Wellness also works to build a culture of wellness throughout the divisions of Student Affairs and Enrollment & Engagement to support staff well-being. Contact: Reva Wittenberg, Manager, 916-278-9506, reva.wittenberg@csus.edu

SA Communications provides valuable support to the division
by crafting strategic communication plans and developing effective marketing campaigns prioritizing student needs. The team is dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance, including creating complete marketing campaigns, sending mass emails to students, designing graphics for events that align with department branding, and providing videography and photography production support. They help the staff reach students more effectively, positively impacting their lives at Sac State. Contact: Susy Valdez, Director, 916-278-7707, valdezs@csus.edu

SA Information Technology (SAIT) provides technical support, web
management, accessibility, and quality assurance for all the departments and programs within the Division of Student Affairs. Oversee help desk support, providing technical assistance to our Divisional staff and student employees in computer hardware and software. The web support team oversees the division’s web updates and website restructuring and ensures that the WCAG regulations are met. Information Technology aims to maximize customer first-contact resolution by providing effective, timely, out-of-the-box, creative IT solutions. Contact: Susy Valdez, Director, 916-278-7707, valdezs@csus.edu

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Student Engagement and Dean Of Students

Dean of Students Office serves as a central resource for students requiring support and anyone concerned about a student struggling with a crisis, conflict, or a need for greater connection with community life. Contact: Dr. Bill Hèbert, Jr., Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, Student Engagement & Success, 916-278-6060, b.hebert@csus.edu

Student Engagement & Success supports student life and success outside of the classroom. These areas provide services for educational success, personal development, and rewarding student experience. Contact: Dr. Bill Hèbert, Jr., Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, Student Engagement & Success, 278-6060, b.hebert@csus.edu or Dr. Jose Ballesteros, Associate Dean, Student Engagement and Success, 916-278-6060, j.ballesteros@csus.edu

Academic Advising Center offers all students mandatory freshman advising and general education and graduation requirement advising. The center engages students in a developmental process that helps them clarify and implement individual educational plans consistent with their skills, interests, and values. Contact: Miesha Williams, Director, 916-278-1000, miesha.williams@csus.edu

Career Center provides proactive and comprehensive career services, including career development opportunities, experiential learning activities, on-campus recruitment programs, and employer networking. Contact: Dr. Melissa Repa, Director, 916-278-6351, repam@csus.edu

College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) helps students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds develop the college skills associated with academic success and graduation. CAMP facilitates the high school to college transition by assisting with admission, financial aid application, and registration processes. Contact: Andres Enriquez, Interim Director, 916-278-4514, andres.enriquez@csus.edu

Combat U provides an entry point for students seeking a world-class education and high-level combat sports training and competition opportunities. It is a public-private partnership between Sacramento State and Urijah Faber's Ultimate Fitness. Combat U gives a pathway to a university education for students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Hector Fajardo, Director of Operations, h.fajardo@csus.edu, CombatU@csus.edu

Disability Access Center (DAC) offers support services and accommodations to ensure students with disabilities have the opportunity and access to pursue their educational goals. DAC collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to provide the campus community with consultation and information on disability-related issues. Contact: Dr. Mary Lee Vance, Director, 916-278-6990(TDD), marylee.vance@csus.edu

First Star Academy is a free, comprehensive four-year college readiness program for high school students currently experiencing foster care that aims to provide the academic support, enrichment, resources, and encouragement needed to assist youth in becoming competitive applicants to enroll and succeed in college. The program engages students in a variety of fun and active learning opportunities that include college credit, priority registration, independent studies, social and cultural activities, field trips, service learning, recreational activities, and a Sac State residential summer experience. Students are provided caregiver support and resources, as well as advocacy in child welfare and school meetings. Linda Ram, Director, 916- 278-6262, ram@csus.edu

Guardian Scholars supports Sacramento State’s foster youth students, specifically those who emancipate and are working to forge successful paths to academic, personal, and professional success. Toward these ends, Guardian Scholars provides individual academic resources, social support toward engaging in the campus community, and financial advising and support. Contact: Linda Ram, Director, 916-278-6262, ram@csus.edu

High School Equivalency Program (HEP) assists migrant and seasonal agricultural workers in completing their high school education. The program helps individuals over the age of 18 obtain the equivalent of a high school diploma. HEP also prepares students for higher levels of education or training and assists with transitioning into more stable and better-paid forms of employment. Contact: Andres Enriquez, Director, 916-278-4514, andres.enriquez@csus.edu

NCAA Compliance provides students, coaches, staff, and administration with NCAA and athletic conference rules and eligibility education, financial and athletic scholarship services support, and oversees NCAA compliance requirements and investigations. Contact: Matt Vincent, Assoc. AD for Compliance, 916-278-2636, m.vincent@csus.edu

Project Rebound helps formerly incarcerated students prepare, apply, enroll, and graduate with a high-quality degree from California State University Sacramento. Project Rebound provides support for each student to ensure their optimal success at the University. The program offers academic and financial counseling and referral, peer mentoring and tutoring, and career development. The program attempts to help students with their basic needs, enabling them to focus on their studies and achieve educational and personal empowerment. Contact: Aaron Greene, Director 916-278-6794, aaron.greene@csus.edu

Student-Athlete Resource Center provides all NCAA Division I student-athletes with a comprehensive academic, life skills, and NCAA compliance support program. Contact: Paul Edwards, Director, 916-278-7796, edwardsp@csus.edu

Student Conduct Office supports the University’s educational mission by administering the CSU Student Conduct process in a fair, timely, respectful, and educationally purposeful manner. Student Conduct staff work to educate, involve, and support the campus community in student conduct matters to provide a safe, fair, and supportive learning environment for all community members. Contact: Tom Carroll, Assistant Dean of Students/Student Conduct Administrator, 916-278-6060, tcarroll@csus.edu

Student Organizations and Leadership (SO&L) promotes co-curricular learning by providing students with opportunities to join organizations, participate in sport clubs, and engage in leadership education programs. Contact: Nicki Croly, Assistant Dean of Students/Director, 916-278-6595, croly@csus.edu

Testing Center administers national, state, and CSU-system tests and provides direction and support for meaningful student assessment. Contact: Rahsaan Ellison-Johnson, Associate Director, Services to Students with Disabilities, 916-278-6955, testingcenter@csus.edu or rahsaan.ellison@csus.edu

Veterans Success Center provides multi-faceted assistance to prospective and enrolled student veterans and dependents. Contact: Austin Sihoe, Interim Director, 916-278-7740, austin.sihoe@csus.edu

University Housing Services

University Housing Services works to provide on-campus residents with a well-maintained, attractive, and affordable living-learning environment to help them achieve their curricular and co-curricular goals. Contact: Samuel Jones, Executive Director, 916-278-6655, samuel.jones@csus.edu

Additional Contacts:

  • Dr. Nadine Kelly, Sr. Director, University Housing Services, 916-278-6655
  • Mindy Rouillard, Housing Business Operations, 916-278-6655, rouillard@csus.edu

Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)

Associated Students, Inc. serves as the official governing body of Sacramento State students and provides experiential education, leadership opportunities, student representation, and various recreational services that support the campus and the greater Sacramento community. Contact: Hoan Nguyen, Interim Exec. Director, 916-278-6784, hoan.nguyen@csus.edu

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University Union & The WELL

University Union & The WELL offer welcoming and stimulating environments where students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the greater community participate in campus life. The programs, services, and facilities of the Union/The WELL foster personal growth and healthy decision-making, encourage social interaction, and work toward developing leadership skills. Contact: Bill Olmsted, Executive Director, 916-278-2242, olmsted@csus.edu

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Student Health, Counseling & Wellness Services

Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) embraces a holistic and collaborative approach to healthcare by offering primary and urgent care, preventive programs, wellness education, violence prevention, and mental health counseling services to the campus community. Contact: Dr. Jeanne Harris Van Dahlen, Senior Associate Vice President, 916-278-6035, j.harrisvandahlen@csus.edu

CARES Office offers support to students who are experiencing complex issues or barriers to their education. The CARES Case Managers provide direction and referrals to campus and community resources that address their crisis. The case managers also coordinate the Behavioral Intervention Team and provide support, resources, and follow-up for students who present with concerning behaviors to promote a safe campus environment. Contact: Emily Tupper, Director, 916-278- 3799, emily.tupper@csus.edu

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Student Retention & Academic Success

Student Academic Success and Educational Equity Programs (SASEEP) is a multi-faceted and dynamic unit working to ensure the success of all students on campus while closing the achievement gap. SASEEP is vibrant and anchored by many innovative
programs. The Equity Programs are a collection of services and support structures that provide innovative and purpose-driven equity interventions and spaces promoting belonging. The Equity Programs include comprehensive initiatives designed to maximize the success of special program populations. This includes focusing on Pell-eligible scholars, first-generation, and students of color to elevate graduation rates. Contact: Dr. Marcellene Watson-Derbigny, Associate Vice President for Student Retention and Academic Success, 916-278-6183, watsonml@csus.edu

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Center promotes and affirms students' experiences as part of the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi diaspora. The center educates and engages with students to foster holistic, academic, and personal development to raise cultural awareness and advocacy needs. Contact: Andrew Yang, Center Coordinator, 916-278-6183, andrewyang@csus.edu

Dreamer Resource Center helps make the dream of a college degree a reality for undocumented students and students with mixed-status families by supporting their academic, personal, and professional goals. Contact: Kimberly Gomez, Center Coordinator, 916-278-2735, k.gomez@csus.edu

Esak’timá Center welcomes all Native students who are entering freshmen, returning students, and graduate students. The center provides supportive services to assist students in their academic journey, including Academic Advising, Academic Workshops, Peer Advising, scholarship referrals, cultural presentations and workshops, Student Leadership opportunities, and Campus and Community Resources.

Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation California residents from low-income households with the motivation and potential to earn baccalaureate degrees. EOP provides admissions assistance, orientation, academic and financial aid advising, EOP learning communities, and more. Contact: Jerry Blake, 278-6183, blake@csus.edu or Jose Mejia, 916-278-6183, jmejia@csus.edu

Male Empowerment Collaborative (MEC) works to significantly increase male students' retention and graduation rates at Sacramento State through mentorship, guidance, and support. Contact: Jerry Blake, 916-278-6183, blake@csus.edu

Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Center supports and ensures the success of African American students or those interested in African American heritage in their quest toward a degree at Sacramento State. Contact: Kaifa Yates, Center Coordinator, 916-278-7959, kaifa.yates@csus.edu

Multi-Cultural Center (MCC) supports the needs of diverse communities by offering educational programs and experiential leadership opportunities. The MCC focuses on relationship building, fostering cultural understanding, multiculturalism, and social justice. Contact: Catherine Mayorga, Center Coordinator, 916-278-6101, catherine.mayorga@csus.edu

Parents & Families Program creates and strengthens the partnership between parents and families of enrolled students and the University. Primary functions include promoting information about campus resources, supporting student success, generating revenue for the campus in the form of private gifts and donations, and creating an interactive role for parents and families within the campus community and beyond. Contact: Stephanie Alcala, Center Coordinator, 916-278-7388, salcala@csus.edu

PRIDE Center offers advocacy and outreach services to the LGBTIQQAA community. The Center organizes classroom panels, Safe Zone Trainings, and other educational and celebratory programs and events. The PRIDE Center advocates for all community members' respect, inclusion, and safety. Contact: Hei Fok, Center Coordinator, 916-278-8720, fok@csus.edu

Serna Center promotes, fosters, and enhances self-advocacy, empowerment, and leadership among Chicanx/Latinx students and students from other under-represented backgrounds at Sacramento State. Additionally, integrated into all programming are efforts that raise awareness of the social, political, economic, historical, and cultural realities of Chicanx/Latinx populations. The center establishes a strong foundation that enriches cultural identity and develops a sense of familia within the campus. Contact: Juana Zaragoza, Center Coordinator, 916-278-4512, j.zaragoza@csus.edu

Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Center works to foster student belonging and provides a communal haven of support. In synergy with other campus Affinity Centers, the SWANA Center aims to help students gain the skills and support structures necessary to thrive at Sacramento State with the care and support of faculty, staff, and the community working together to elevate student achievement. The Center supports the values, culture, and rich history of SWANA students as they explore, navigate, and garner success in higher education.

Women’s Resource Center (WRC) works to eliminate gender discrimination and oppression by building the capacity of women on an individual and social level. The WRC builds alliances throughout the community and provides students with a supportive environment, resources, and educational encouragement. Contact: Stephanie Alcala, Center Coordinator, 916-278-7388, salcala@csus.edu

Additional Contacts:

  • Dr. Haley Myers Dillon, Assistant VP, Retention Programs and Affinity Centers, 916-278-4353, haley.myers@csus.edu
  • Dr. Chao Vang, Assistant VP, Educational Equity Programs and Student Success, 916-278-5877, chao.vang@csus.edu