MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
Message from the Vice President
Back in May of this year, the CSU Board of Trustees approved our Campus Master Plan - an ambitious one, with 1.3 million square feet of new construction planned, including student and faculty housing, a performing arts center, an event center, additional parking structures, and new science and engineering buildings. This plan sets the stage for our campus over the next ten to 20 years.
As many of you know, we have begun to break ground on these projects, specifically new student housing. These steps forward take what was once just an idea and turn it into a reality. But we haven't stopped there.
One of our most pressing needs is the new science building, which recently received funding, as announced by President Nelsen in November. Known as Science II, construction on the new facility will begin in April 2017, and is expected to be completed in 2019. This building will help replace Sequoia Hall, built in 1967.
It makes me proud to know that the hard work of ABA staff has been instrumental in making these projects a reality. The new facilities will help ensure that Sacramento State remains a destination campus for students in the near and distant future. I look forward to working on these, and future projects, with all of you.
This edition of The FOCUS Newsletter focuses on the excellent work of ABA Staff Professionals. From sustainable efforts, including the organic compost and the Great American River Cleanup projects, to student engagement, through Financial Services and Public Safety department sponsored events.
Behind the Scenes, we take a look at an essential campus program, the UTAPS Shuttle Program. Providing service to thousands of riders each semester, this program has allowed UTAPS to provide student employment opportunities for years; they boast one of the most successful student employment programs, with the lowest turnover-rate, on campus.
I am always pleased to see the great work of our staff recognized - most recently our Procurement & Contracts Office, for their excellent work in launching the new Sac State Marketplace. I want to contratulate as well the recent "employees of the month" in Facilities Management, and "employees/students of the quarter" in Public Safety.
Finally, as we near the holidays, I want to encourage everyone to enjoy time with family and friends. The upcoming year, 2016, is shaping up to be an important year for ABA.
