2024 Messages

 

Happy Holidays & Save the Dates for Spring!

December 16, 2024

Please enjoy this holiday and end of the year . And as we look ahead to the new year, don’t forget to mark your calendar for our campus-wide block parties happening this spring!


WSCUC Accreditation Update & Offsite Review

December 3, 2024

We are excited to share the latest updates on our accreditation journey following the recent Offsite Review in October. Based upon the initial review from our review team, we are proud to report several commendations of our accomplishments and practices.


Fall Recess and Thanksgiving

November 20, 2024

As we approach the Fall Recess for students and faculty from November 25 – 29, 2024, I want to take this opportunity to share a message of gratitude and reflection with all of you.


Concerns About Safety and Well-Being of Our Campus Community

November 18, 2024

We are writing this email to update our campus community about the many concerns that have been brought to our attention from across campus regarding the safety, well-being, and support for specific members of our community who may be targeted by future federal legal action, regulatory restrictions, or hate and exclusion speech simply because we are a member of a community.


Post-election Support Resources

November 6, 2024

Like me, whether you are from the US or an international student, you likely stayed up late watching election returns and woke up to more news. You may have attended our campus election watch parties last night. Regardless of your political affiliation, I know that this week may be difficult for many as we go about our everyday business on campus and at home.


Update on Leadership Searches

October 23, 2024

I am writing today to update you on progress on our leadership searches.


Findings on 2024 belong@csueastbay Campus Climate Survey

September 25, 2024

We are excited to invite you to an upcoming online webinar where we will present the findings from the belong@csueastbay Campus Climate Survey, conducted in April 2024.


Join us for Science in the Park October 5

September 19, 2024

I am writing to invite you to , a wonderful family-friendly event here at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú, Saturday, October 5 (9am-3pm) at the Music Lawn area.


Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Participates in 2024 Ballot Bowl: Voter Registration for November Elections

September 17, 2024

Today is National Voter Registration Day and once again our university is participating in the state's , a friendly competition among California colleges and universities to encourage students, faculty and staff to register to vote.


President's Budget Reduction Update

September 12, 2024

I am writing today with updated information on further budget reduction plans for this year.


Invitation to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú HSI Summit on September 27th

September 5, 2024

We are pleased to extend an invitation to you to attend Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú’s HSI Summit taking place here on campus on Sept. 27, 2024 in VB 124.


Joint message from President and Senate Officers regarding College Reorganization Consultation Plan

September 3, 2024

The following message was shared with the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Academic Senate. Because this reorganization-consolidation is a university-wide effort, we thought it would be useful to share this document more broadly.


The 2024 Fall Convocation recording is now available

August 26, 2024

Thank you to everyone who was able to join us, either in person or remotely, for the 2024 Fall Convocation. President Sandeen's convocation presentation can be seen .


Campus update – MPP position eliminations

July 18, 2024

On Thursday, July 11, I shared an email update on our current budget situation and the need to move expeditiously to reduce costs and make progress on closing our significant structural deficit.


Update on Budget and Deficit Reduction Initiatives

July 11, 2024

I am writing today with an update on where we stand with our deficit reduction initiatives.


Announcing Interim Leadership for AY24-25

May 17, 2024

I am writing today with an update on two interim leadership positions at our university.


Announcing Our New Mascot

May 6, 2024

I am thrilled to share some exciting news aimed at enhancing our university pride and spirit.


Provost Search update

April 30, 2024

I am writing today to update you on our search for our next regularly appointed Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.


Update: Âé¶¹´«Ã½ÉçÇøÈë¿Ú Accreditation Reaffirmation Visit Spring 2025

April 24, 2024

In the fall of 2022, I announced the formal launch of the university-wide process for reaffirmation of our accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, a process that occurs at least every 10 years.


Ribbon-cutting for the Queer United Student Success Center

April 4, 2024

I am pleased to announce that on Thursday, April 18 during U-Hour, we will open and dedicate the Queer Unity Student Success Center (QUSSC) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the DISC.


Progress Update: Future Directions SMART Actions

March 26, 2024

I'm reaching out today to share with you a high-level summary of the SMART Actions you all submitted last month.


Announcing Launch of Provost Search

March 12, 2024

I am writing today to inform you of the launch of our search for our next regularly appointed Provost/VP for Academic Affairs.


Title IX and DHR Update

March 11, 2024

I am reaching out today to provide an update on our ongoing efforts to enhance Title IX/DHR initiatives across our campus.


Upcoming Communications: Stay Tuned for Important Updates

March 8, 2024

I’m reaching out today to ensure that you are informed about important developments and initiatives within our institution.


Title IX Updates

January 17, 2024

Happy new year and new semester! I am reaching out today with some important updates.