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About ABA
Administration & Business Affairs at Sacramento State is one of the University's chief support divisions, providing integrated and comprehensive administrative, business, financial, operational and logistical support services to students, faculty and staff.
In addition, ABA encompasses planning, operation and maintenance services for the campus facilities and environment, which includes major responsibility for capital construction projects, as well as police and safety services for the campus community.
On this page, you will find information about the ABA organization, our guiding principles, strategic plans and quality initiatives. From our home page, you can navigate to any ABA department or functional unit.
Mission
ABA's talented, diverse, committed, and collaborative team responsibly manages people, physical, and fiscal resources to create and deliver the university community with a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment to learn, live, work, and play.
Vision
To be the leading administration and business organization in the CSU, inspiring best practices and innovations in administrative, business and fiscal matters, as well as safety, capital planning and facilities functions.
About Rose McAuliffe, Vice President/CFO
Ms. Rose McAuliffe serves as the vice president for administration and chief financial officer at California State University, Sacramento, and is a seasoned CSU senior leader with extensive experience directing operations and leading complex financial programs. She brings more than 25 years of combined experience across finance, higher education, investments, and government.
In addition to her role at Sacramento State, she concurrently serves as vice president for business and finance and chief financial officer at California State University, Stanislaus. Previously, she served as the associate vice president for budget, planning and administration and chief budget officer at California State University, Sacramento. Prior to joining Sacramento State, McAuliffe was the chief of financial planning, policy and budgeting at CalPERS, where she managed the system’s multi-billion-dollar budget and financial operations. Her achievements include leading the CalPERS budget team to the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award three years in a row. She also leveraged technology to streamline operations and establish enhanced reporting capabilities at the California Housing Finance Agency, the affordable housing bank for the State of California. At Sacramento State, she increased transparency in budgetary and financial processes, revamped the Annual Report on Budget, Expenditures and Financial Information, implemented a new campuswide position management process, and introduced a position management policy.
McAuliffe earned her bachelor’s degrees in international relations and Spanish from the University of California, Davis. She also holds a master’s in business administration from the Keller Graduate School of Management and a master’s in accounting. She is currently preparing to sit for the California CPA exam.
ABA Values
Values are the broad shared principles that underlie ABA’s collective culture. They inform every aspect of the work that we do, describe our obligations to stakeholders, guide our decision making and inspire the ABA Code of Conduct.
Leading by Example
- We are honest and ethical, and conduct our work with an equity-lens
- We take responsibility for all aspects of our business, demonstrating the highest standards of professional conduct and transparency
- As community ambassadors for compliance, we ensure adherence to requirements while providing a positive customer service experience
Raising the Bar
- We commit to excellence through a focus on quality, efficiency and continuous improvement
- We listen and respond to the needs of the campus community to achieve University goals and solve problems collaboratively
- Wherever feasible, we are committed to removing barriers to access
- We rethink the way we do everything, form A-Z
Being Value-Additive
- We appreciate all points of view and treat everyone with dignity, courtesy, and empathy
- We invite everyone to take their seat at the table, and if there isn't a seat, we will, intentionally and thoughtfully, make a seat for you
- We value your unique perspective to solve both the problems of today and tomorrow through collaboration and teamwork
Staying Curious
- We believe change can be good for growth
- We are adaptable and are open to change, even when resources are limited
- We actively seek customer feedback and use what we learn to drive innovation
Strategic Plan
In 2011-12, ABA established core strategic goals to help build the division’s capacity to support the University community and help advance its mission. These goals are focused on creating an internal culture of improvement that is continuously evolving and ready to meet changing conditions. In 2012-13, when the University's "Redefine the Possible" initiative was launched, ABA identified five focus areas rich in possibilities for transformational change.
The 2025-2028 strategic plan for ABA aligns closely with the 2023-2028 University Plan. In partnership, ABA aims to achieve a series of objectives and key results to elevate the university to new levels of success.
ABA Focus Newsletter
The ABA FOCUS has been publishing content since 2005! A staff created and driven newsletter, we highlight the best of the best of our dynamic division. From staff spotlights, behind the scenes to divisional news, our staff are well informed and engaged in the going-ons of our division. The FOCUS is published three times, yearly.
ABA Events
ABA events like the Winter Luncheon, Coffee & Conversation, Summer Social, Staff Recognition program--just to name a few--are more than just calendar highlights; they're vital to our culture. These gatherings foster connection, celebrate achievements, and strengthen the relationships that make ABA a supportive and engaging place to work. Whether it's through sharing a meal, honoring milestones, or having a bit of competitive fun, our events help shape the collaborative spirit that defines who we are.
ABA Staff Recognition Program
The greatest resource of any organization is its personnel. In Administration & Business Affairs (ABA), a division of over 400, establishing a sense of community is essential. ABA is committed to communication across the division whereby every employee's ideas are heard, and where common goals and values are shared. We recognize those voices and the hard work they accomplish with our formal ABA Staff Recognition Program, each June. See previous years' winners below:
2024 Staff Recognition Program
START Committee
ABA's Strategy Team: Achieving Results Together (START) is a subcommittee of ABA's Management Council. START is comprised of staff representing each of ABA's families and is chaired by the Director of Organizational Development. START members act as the primary communication vehicle for ABA's strategic planning activities, particularly those focused on staff recognition and engagement. START members also work to identify issues for discussion, propose initiatives, and to facilitate implementation of action plans in partnership with Management Council. Meetings are generally held on the second Tuesday of each month.
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