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Cultivating an Environment of Hope and Dignity
In the current political landscape, hope and dignity cannot be assumed — they must be actively cultivated. This imperative reflects Sacramento State's commitment to ensuring that every member of the campus community feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to thrive. It maps closely to the strategic plan's imperatives on justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, along with wellness and safety, and serves as the ethical foundation from which all other institutional priorities flow.
Justice, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging
Basic Needs Center
The Basic Needs Center provides streamlined access to resources for students in crisis and students experiencing food, housing, transportation, and/or employment insecurities. By offering free groceries, personal hygiene products, clothing, and diapers, we are ensuring that no student has to choose between buying food or paying for their education.
Cultural and Academic Resource Centers
At Sacramento State, we have nine Cultural and Academic Resource Centers (CARCs) located on campus. Each Center is fully staffed with directors, coordinators, interns, faculty scholars, and academic advisors. We have also activated partnerships to deploy mental health and wellness services, career services, and academic tutoring at each Center to focus on courses with high DFW rates. By staffing and upgrading our Cultural and Academic Resource Centers, we are creating spaces of support and ensuring all our students feel a sense of dignity and hope.
Employee Resource Groups
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide vital resources for faculty and staff; they foster belonging, professional growth, and community. These groups are open to all Sacramento State employees—whether you identify with a particular community, serve as an ally, or are simply interested in learning and engaging.
We have 14 groups, each providing networking opportunities, mentoring resources, and connections that strengthen our mission and enrich our Hornet family. These groups promote dignity and hope by advocating for inclusive policies, addressing campus climate concerns, and building empathy and understanding—values that makes our campus stronger.
Live On Requirement
Starting in Fall 2026, Sacramento State will launch a new Live-On Requirement, which requires all first-time (non-transfer), first-year students to live in university housing for their first two academic years. Students who live on campus, especially those in their first year, are more likely to persist toward graduation, feel a sense of community and be connected to the Hive, have easier access to academic support and campus resources, and experience fewer distractions which allows them to prioritize their academic responsibilities. This policy will advance our imperative of cultivating an environment of hope and dignity by fostering a supportive and inclusive campus where every student is positioned to thrive.
Mental Health Support
With the implementation of TimelyCare, students at Sacramento State now have access to licensed counselors and health clinicians after hours and on weekends. This critical addition highlights our understanding that mental health crises and health emergencies don’t always occur during business hours or on weekdays. The university has also successfully reached our goal of having a counselor-to-student ratio of 1:1500. Our unique wrap-around medical and mental health services are an integral part of ensuring that members of campus community can thrive in an environment of hope and dignity.
