California State University, Sacramento
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California State University, Sacramento, popularly known as Sacramento State, is a public university
located in the city of Sacramento
, California
. It is part of the California State University
system. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students.
The university was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947 during a time of intense demand for higher education after World War II
. At the time of its founding, Sac State shared space at Sacramento Junior College
.
By 1953, the school had moved to its permanent location on the banks of the American River
. Jackrabbits were a problem in the early years and landscapers were permitted to shoot them on sight. Sacramento State became part of the California State University
system in 1960, and in 1972, the university changed its name to California State University, Sacramento.
The university underwent a major expansion in the Korean War
years, with the 'heart' of the campus residing in what was then Douglass Hall, Shasta Hall, and buildings housing the Math, Science, and History departments. These buildings are now scheduled for demolition, which will soon create a campus green belt
spanning from the library to the dorms.
Sac State came within hours of being deliberately flooded in 1986, as officials contemplated blowing floodgates to avoid a massive levee failure in Sacramento
.
The period between 1984 and 2003 marked unprecedented growth and budget stability for the University. During this period, the campus nearly doubled in size with the construction of over nearly a dozen academic and service buildings. These include (but are not limited to):
After the construction of Placer Hall, many of the remaining buildings were renamed for California counties and/or other local landmarks of significance (i.e. Brighton Hall is named after the area the campus now sits). The administration building was aptly renamed "Sacramento Hall".
Sacramento State hosted the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials
. Events were held at Hornet Stadium
in the Alex Spanos
Sports Complex.
Recently built were the Alumni Center, a continuing education building, a facility for University-licensed public radio stations, the Academic and Information Resource Center (AIRC), and a third parking garage.
.
In addition, the exact shades of Sacramento State's colors of green and gold were formalized in the 2005 Style Guide:
As the sixth-largest campus of the 23 state universities in California, the campus is composed of 300 acres (121.4 ha) in the city of Sacramento. It lies adjacent to U.S. Route 50
.
The campus is bordered by the American River to the East, Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the West, Folsom Boulevard to the South and H Street to the North. The North end of campus is dominated by the Goethe Arboretum
and residence halls.
Sacramento State has 3,000 trees, with flower gardens, miles of trails stretching along the nearby river parkway, and student housing with recreational areas such as Lake Natoma
and Old Sacramento, in addition to its on-campus housing. The best time to tour the campus are during the fall months or early spring, as the colors of the thousands of trees make a display.
Guy West Bridge, a pedestrian bridge built to scale of the Golden Gate Bridge
, spans the nearby American River
.
It also contains more than 30 research and community service centers such as the Center for California Studies, the Institute for Social Research
, the Center for Collaborative Policy, the Center for Small Business,and the Office of Water Programs.
Sac State was once home to a large chicken
population in the 1990s. Sac State now has a large population of wildlife. Recently reported by students were a large population of squirrels. There has also been reports of a small population of ducks and turkeys that roam the campus now and then.
At the northeastern edge of campus are the dormitories which can currently accommodate 1,100 students with an additional 606 beds currently under construction. Southwest of the campus is the Upper Eastside Lofts located near the light rail station at Folsom Boulevard and 65th Street and is owned by University Enterprises. The lofts can accommodate an additional 443 students and is a short walk from campus via Hornet Tunnel.
, 15 miles (24.1 km) east of the university right next to Nimbus Dam
, the Sacramento State Aquatic Center
is a cooperative operation of the Associated Students of California State University Sacramento, University Union of Sacramento State, California Department of Boating and Waterways
, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation
. The center was established in 1981 and has provided instruction to thousands of students.
. It was donated to the school in 1966 by Sacramento philanthropist and eugenicist Charles Goethe
and was placed in the National Register of Historic Places
in 1982. The school remodeled the house in 2000 honored by the California Heritage Council. Sac State uses the home hosting lectures, small meetings, conferences, community events, and it is available for public special events such as receptions and weddings. The home's west wing houses the Life Center and provides health and fitness classes for seniors.
for a satellite campus. The campus is hoped to break ground soon, and will likely have an emphasis on technology, business, and teacher education. President Alexander Gonzales said the campus may eventually grow in to a separate CSU university.
The University comprises the following colleges:
Sac State offers 60 undergraduate degrees and 40 graduate degrees. Its largest academic program is teacher education
, followed by business
, criminal justice
, communication studies
, psychology
, and computer science
.
The student-to-faculty ratio is about 21 to 1 with more than 70 percent of classes having under 30 students. About 80 percent of full-time faculty hold a doctorate.
Most transfer students come from two-year colleges, and about 750 international students from 80 nations.
The school has the largest cooperative education program in the entire state. Students from all majors are placed in paid positions while simultaneously receiving academic credit. Many students work in government-related internships and fellowships. Approximately 36 percent of students work as volunteers.
Its criminal justice program is the biggest on the western half of the US.
There is a joint-graduate degree program with the McGeorge School of Law
, the law school division of the nearby University of the Pacific.
, Executive Fellowship
, Judicial Administration Fellowship
, and California Senate Fellows
programs. These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows and associates include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of the Peace Corps, corporate executives, and local government and community leaders.
Sacramento State's colors are green
and gold
and its mascot is the Hornet
. Sacramento State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (FCS for football
) in the Big Sky Conference
. In all sports, the university has a rivalry with the University of California, Davis
. The football game is called the Causeway Classic
and is played for the Causeway Cup, referring to the school's connection by the long Yolo Causeway
bridge over the Yolo Bypass
floodway. More recently, the rivalry was officially expanded to include all sports the teams compete in.
The school sponsors about 400 student-athletes. Male students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Female students compete in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Scholarships are offered in all sports. The football and track and field teams compete in Hornet Stadium
, baseball at John Smith Field, and the volleyball, men's and women's basketball and gymnastics teams call Colberg Court home, in honor of legendary volleyball coach Debby Colberg. The baseball stadium was renamed John Smith Field in 2011 in honor of the long-time head coach.
Most athletic teams compete in the Big Sky Conference
. Sacramento State is the only school from California in the Big Sky, which also includes Eastern Washington, Portland State, Idaho State, Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona and Weber State. UC Davis and Cal Poly will join the Big Sky for football in 2012. Baseball
and gymnastics
are part of the Western Athletic Conference
while men's soccer is part of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
but will join the Big West Conference
in 2012. Softball
is part of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference
. Women's Rowing
competes within the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association
.
In 2003 and from 2005 to 2007, the university hosted the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hornet Stadium.
) in 1962 until 1972, where they were added to the Western Football Conference (WFC) from 1973 to 1985, then becoming part of the D-1AA American West Conference (AWC
). In 1996, Sac State was added to the Big Sky Conference
along with Portland State, becoming the first California school in the Big Sky. Hornet Stadium
has been home to the football team since 1969.
in 1964 ( 1964 College Division National Runner-up), where Montana State Bobcats defeated the Hornets 28-7.
One of Sac State's most notable wins came on September 3, 2011 in the season opener for both Sac State and Oregon State Beavers
of the Pacific-12 conference at Reser Stadium
. The Hornets upset the Beavers in OT 29-28 with a 2 point conversion pass from QB Jeff Flemming to WR Brandyn Reed, beating an AQ Conference team for the first time in school history in front of an announced crowd of 41,581. The Beavers were a 23 point favorite coming into the game.
, annually and usually the last game of the regular season. This rivalry game is known as The Causeway Classic
, with UC Davis leading the series 40 to 18 with no ties. This game has drawn crowds up to 18,000 in the Hornet Stadium, and is widely popular in the local area. Other notable rivalries includes Portland State, Eastern Washington
, Weber State, and the Montana schools.
(1986-87)
WR- Mike Carter-Green Bay Packers
(1970-72)
HB- Dan Chamberlain-Detroit Lions
(1960-61)
RB- John Farley-Cincinnati Bengals
(1984)
G/C- John Gesek-Los Angeles Raiders (1987-1995)
DB- Rob Harrison-Los Angeles Raiders (1987)
DT- Jon Kirksey-New Orleans Saints
(1996)
QB- Ken O'Brien-New York Jets
(1984-1993)
T- Greg L. Robinson-New England Patriots
(1986-87)
FB- Daimon Shelton-Jacksonville Jaguars
(1997-2006)
The athletics department's official Web site is www.hornetsports.com.
was composed by Don McDonald in 1949.
Two of these stations are KXPR
and KXJZ
, both on FM
. KXPR
plays mostly classical music
. KXJZ
offers news
and talk programming, with evening programming dominated by "Excellence in Jazz", which consists of jazz
and blues
music with minimal DJ
interjection or conversation.
Both stations carry programming from National Public Radio.
is the University Union.
Much is offered, including fast food
, a game room, public computer
s with internet
access, free WiFi
, and conference rooms.
for Sacramento State, ostensibly through California Education Code §89300. ASI is a California recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. Students elect the Board of Directors, which consists of the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of University Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, a representative from each of the academic colleges, a representative for undeclared students, and a representative for graduate students. ASI has a budget of over $6 million, which is collected through semesterly student fees and revenues generated through its programs: Peak Adventures, Aquatic Center, Children's Center, and ASI student shop.
signal and is not strong enough to broadcast much farther than the campus, but it can be heard all over the world at kssu.com. KSSU is maintained and funded by the Associated Students. KSSU.COM has formed itself into being one of the premier college radio stations in North America. In 2007 the station won Music Director of the year from the College Music Journal and then returned to New York for the award show in 2008 with 8 nominations for awards by CMJ. In 2008 KSSU.COM was also nominated for College Radio Station of the Year by MTVU. Notable former DJ's include actor and international hip hop artist, Only Won
who gave credit to KSSU at the 2010 Distinguished Service award for influencing his career in the music industry.
s of student journalism." The newspaper is formally administered by the Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Letters.
for longer distances to and from campus. A Sacramento State student can use these resources for free with their student one card.
The Sacramento light rail
system was originally proposed to run through the library quad. However then-president Donald Gerth vetoed the proposal over concerns for student safety.
Sacramento State is planning a bus-rapid transit system similar to the University of Oregon
, which will go through campus, to light rail, and nearby apartment complexes.
The school is situated just north of US 50.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in the city of Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
. It is part of the California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
system. The university has a total enrollment of approximately 29,000 students.
Early history
The efforts to get a four-year university in Sacramento date back to the 1920s; however, Bay Area politics prevented the founding until 1947 (most likely because of competition, with Sacramento being in such close proximity to the Bay Area). The University's colors green and gold symbolize the green of the foothills and trees, and gold for discovery.The university was founded as Sacramento State College in 1947 during a time of intense demand for higher education after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. At the time of its founding, Sac State shared space at Sacramento Junior College
Sacramento City College
Sacramento City College is a two-year community college located in Sacramento, California. SCC is part of the Los Rios Community College District and had an enrollment of 25,307 in 2009. Sacramento City College is officially accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges , offering...
.
By 1953, the school had moved to its permanent location on the banks of the American River
American River
The American River is a California watercourse noted as the site of Sutter's Mill, northwest of Placerville, California, where gold was found in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush...
. Jackrabbits were a problem in the early years and landscapers were permitted to shoot them on sight. Sacramento State became part of the California State University
California State University
The California State University is a public university system in the state of California. It is one of three public higher education systems in the state, the other two being the University of California system and the California Community College system. It is incorporated as The Trustees of the...
system in 1960, and in 1972, the university changed its name to California State University, Sacramento.
The university underwent a major expansion in the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
years, with the 'heart' of the campus residing in what was then Douglass Hall, Shasta Hall, and buildings housing the Math, Science, and History departments. These buildings are now scheduled for demolition, which will soon create a campus green belt
Green belt
A green belt or greenbelt is a policy and land use designation used in land use planning to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring urban areas. Similar concepts are greenways or green wedges which have a linear character and may run through an...
spanning from the library to the dorms.
Sac State came within hours of being deliberately flooded in 1986, as officials contemplated blowing floodgates to avoid a massive levee failure in Sacramento
Sacramento
Sacramento is the capital of the state of California, in the United States of America.Sacramento may also refer to:- United States :*Sacramento County, California*Sacramento, Kentucky*Sacramento – San Joaquin River Delta...
.
Golden era
| Undergraduate | |
|---|---|
| African American African American African Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have at least partial ancestry from any of the native populations of Sub-Saharan Africa and are the direct descendants of enslaved Africans within the boundaries of the present United States... |
7.3% |
| Asian American Asian American Asian Americans are Americans of Asian descent. The U.S. Census Bureau definition of Asians as "Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan,... |
20.8% |
| White American White American White Americans are people of the United States who are considered or consider themselves White. The United States Census Bureau defines White people as those "having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa... |
42.2% |
| Hispanic American | 15.9% |
| Native American Native Americans in the United States Native Americans in the United States are the indigenous peoples in North America within the boundaries of the present-day continental United States, parts of Alaska, and the island state of Hawaii. They are composed of numerous, distinct tribes, states, and ethnic groups, many of which survive as... |
0.9% |
| International International ----International mostly means something that involves more than one country. The term international as a word means involvement of, interaction between or encompassing more than one nation, or generally beyond national boundaries... |
1.2% |
| Ethnicity unreported/unknown | 11.8% |
The period between 1984 and 2003 marked unprecedented growth and budget stability for the University. During this period, the campus nearly doubled in size with the construction of over nearly a dozen academic and service buildings. These include (but are not limited to):
- University Union expansion
- Mendocino Hall
- Riverside Hall
- Mariposa Hall
- Library expansion
- Placer Hall
- Two Parking garages
- New Hornet Bookstore (the bookstore recently moved to another new location)
- Lassen Hall expansion
- Perimeter road (which eased traffic congestion)
After the construction of Placer Hall, many of the remaining buildings were renamed for California counties and/or other local landmarks of significance (i.e. Brighton Hall is named after the area the campus now sits). The administration building was aptly renamed "Sacramento Hall".
Sacramento State hosted the 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials
Athletics (track and field)
Athletics is an exclusive collection of sporting events that involve competitive running, jumping, throwing, and walking. The most common types of athletics competitions are track and field, road running, cross country running, and race walking...
. Events were held at Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium is a 21,195 seat football stadium in Sacramento, California. It is located at Sacramento State. It was completed in 1969. It is the home football stadium of the Sacramento State Hornets and Sacramento Mountain Lions...
in the Alex Spanos
Alex Spanos
Alexander Gus Spanos is an American real estate developer and self-made billionaire of Greek origin who founded the A. G. Spanos Companies and owns the San Diego Chargers.-Early life:...
Sports Complex.
Present time
Renaming
In 2004, the school decided to re-brand itself and is now known as Sacramento State (Sac State for short); though students had been referring to the school by this name for years. The official name of the university remains California State University, Sacramento. The terms "CSUS," "Cal State Sacramento", "CSU, Sacramento", and "CS Sacramento" are no longer appropriate per the new Identity Style Guide, even though the University's web address is csus.edu. The University also adopted a new logo and seal. These replaced the previous design based on the Seal of CaliforniaSeal of California
The Great Seal of the State of California was adopted at the California state Constitutional Convention of 1849 and has undergone minor design changes since then, the last being the standardization of the seal in 1937...
.
In addition, the exact shades of Sacramento State's colors of green and gold were formalized in the 2005 Style Guide:
| Color | Pantone Pantone Pantone Inc. is a corporation headquartered in Carlstadt, New Jersey, USA. The company is best known for its Pantone Matching System , a proprietary color space... |
Web Color Web colors Web colors are colors used in designing web pages, and the methods for describing and specifying those colors. Hexadecimal color codes begin with a hash .... |
Red, Green, Blue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sac State Green | 343 | #00563C |
(0,88,60) |
| Hornet Gold | 4515 | #CAB577 |
(180,151,91) |
| Hornet Metallic Gold | 872 | Not applicable | Not applicable |
On-campus
U.S. Route 50
U.S. Route 50 is a major east–west route of the U.S. Highway system, stretching just over from Ocean City, Maryland on the Atlantic Ocean to West Sacramento, California. Until 1972, when it was replaced by Interstate Highways west of the Sacramento area, it extended to San Francisco, near...
.
The campus is bordered by the American River to the East, Union Pacific Railroad tracks to the West, Folsom Boulevard to the South and H Street to the North. The North end of campus is dominated by the Goethe Arboretum
Goethe Arboretum
The Charles M. Goethe Arboretum, established in 1959, is a botanical garden situated on the north end of the Sacramento State University campus, at 6000 J Street, Sacramento, California. The arboretum was named in honor of Charles Goethe , a land developer, philanthropist, conservationist,...
and residence halls.
Sacramento State has 3,000 trees, with flower gardens, miles of trails stretching along the nearby river parkway, and student housing with recreational areas such as Lake Natoma
Lake Natoma
Lake Natoma is an intermediate lake in between Nimbus Dam and Folsom Dam.It is a recreational lake for rowing, kayaking, and swimming. Powerboats are permitted with a 5 mph no wake restriction. Lake Natoma is also home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, and regularly hosts West Coast College...
and Old Sacramento, in addition to its on-campus housing. The best time to tour the campus are during the fall months or early spring, as the colors of the thousands of trees make a display.
Guy West Bridge, a pedestrian bridge built to scale of the Golden Gate Bridge
Golden Gate Bridge
The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate, the opening of the San Francisco Bay into the Pacific Ocean. As part of both U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 1, the structure links the city of San Francisco, on the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula, to...
, spans the nearby American River
American River
The American River is a California watercourse noted as the site of Sutter's Mill, northwest of Placerville, California, where gold was found in 1848, leading to the California Gold Rush...
.
Institute for Social Research
The Institute for Social Research is a research organization for sociology and continental philosophy, best known as the institutional home of the Frankfurt School and critical theory....
, the Center for Collaborative Policy, the Center for Small Business,and the Office of Water Programs.
Sac State was once home to a large chicken
Chicken
The chicken is a domesticated fowl, a subspecies of the Red Junglefowl. As one of the most common and widespread domestic animals, and with a population of more than 24 billion in 2003, there are more chickens in the world than any other species of bird...
population in the 1990s. Sac State now has a large population of wildlife. Recently reported by students were a large population of squirrels. There has also been reports of a small population of ducks and turkeys that roam the campus now and then.
At the northeastern edge of campus are the dormitories which can currently accommodate 1,100 students with an additional 606 beds currently under construction. Southwest of the campus is the Upper Eastside Lofts located near the light rail station at Folsom Boulevard and 65th Street and is owned by University Enterprises. The lofts can accommodate an additional 443 students and is a short walk from campus via Hornet Tunnel.
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
Located on beautiful Lake NatomaLake Natoma
Lake Natoma is an intermediate lake in between Nimbus Dam and Folsom Dam.It is a recreational lake for rowing, kayaking, and swimming. Powerboats are permitted with a 5 mph no wake restriction. Lake Natoma is also home to the Sacramento State Aquatic Center, and regularly hosts West Coast College...
, 15 miles (24.1 km) east of the university right next to Nimbus Dam
Nimbus Dam
The Nimbus Dam is a base load hydroelectric dam on the American River near Folsom, California. Approximately of water is retained by the dam.- External links :* fact sheet - United States Bureau of Reclamation* - parks.ca.gov...
, the Sacramento State Aquatic Center
Sacramento State Aquatic Center
The Aquatic Center is a regional boating instruction safety center as a part of a program funded by the California Department of Boating and Waterways...
is a cooperative operation of the Associated Students of California State University Sacramento, University Union of Sacramento State, California Department of Boating and Waterways
California department of boating and waterways
The California Department of Boating and Waterways, is a department within the government of California, belonging to the state cabinet-level California Resources Agency. Originally formed in 1957 as the Division of Small Craft Harbors, the department was officially reorganized to take under new...
, and the California Department of Parks and Recreation
California Department of Parks and Recreation
The California Department of Parks and Recreation, also known as California State Parks, manages the California state parks system. The system administers 278 parks and 1.4 million acres , with over of coastline; of lake and river frontage; nearly 15,000 campsites; and of hiking, biking, and...
. The center was established in 1981 and has provided instruction to thousands of students.
Center for Collaborative Policy
The Center provides services for public disputes at the state, regional, and local levels, ranging from conflicts between agencies to multi-party disputes on major policies. Its methods are mediation, negotiation, and consensus-building. It tries to reach solutions satisfying everyone while avoiding traditional adversarial processes.Julia Morgan House and Gardens
Located three miles (5 km) west of Sac State and was designed by famous architect Julia MorganJulia Morgan
Julia Morgan was an American architect. The architect of over 700 buildings in California, she is best known for her work on Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California...
. It was donated to the school in 1966 by Sacramento philanthropist and eugenicist Charles Goethe
Charles Goethe
Charles M. Goethe was an American eugenicist, entrepreneur, land developer, philanthropist, conservationist, founder of the Eugenics Society of Northern California, and a native and lifelong resident of Sacramento, California....
and was placed in the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1982. The school remodeled the house in 2000 honored by the California Heritage Council. Sac State uses the home hosting lectures, small meetings, conferences, community events, and it is available for public special events such as receptions and weddings. The home's west wing houses the Life Center and provides health and fitness classes for seniors.
Sacramento State Placer Campus
Sacramento State recently purchased 280 acres (113.3 ha) of land near Roseville, CaliforniaRoseville, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile...
for a satellite campus. The campus is hoped to break ground soon, and will likely have an emphasis on technology, business, and teacher education. President Alexander Gonzales said the campus may eventually grow in to a separate CSU university.
Colleges
| College | Dean |
|---|---|
| Arts and Letters | Dr. Edward Inch |
| Business Administration | Dr. Sanjay Varshney |
| Education | Dr. Vanessa Sheared |
| Engineering & Computer Science | Dr. Emir Macari |
| Health & Human Services | Dr. Fred Baldini |
| Natural Sciences & Mathematics | Dr. Jill Trainer |
| Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies | Dr. Charles Gossett |
| Continuing Education | Dr. Guido Krickx |
Sac State offers 60 undergraduate degrees and 40 graduate degrees. Its largest academic program is teacher education
Teacher education
Teacher education refers to the policies and procedures designed to equip prospective teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom, school and wider community....
, followed by business
Business
A business is an organization engaged in the trade of goods, services, or both to consumers. Businesses are predominant in capitalist economies, where most of them are privately owned and administered to earn profit to increase the wealth of their owners. Businesses may also be not-for-profit...
, criminal justice
Criminal justice
Criminal Justice is the system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws with criminal penalties and rehabilitation efforts...
, communication studies
Communication studies
Communication Studies is an academic field that deals with processes of communication, commonly defined as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time. Hence, communication studies encompasses a wide range of topics and contexts ranging from face-to-face conversation to speeches to mass...
, psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
, and computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
.
The student-to-faculty ratio is about 21 to 1 with more than 70 percent of classes having under 30 students. About 80 percent of full-time faculty hold a doctorate.
Most transfer students come from two-year colleges, and about 750 international students from 80 nations.
The school has the largest cooperative education program in the entire state. Students from all majors are placed in paid positions while simultaneously receiving academic credit. Many students work in government-related internships and fellowships. Approximately 36 percent of students work as volunteers.
Its criminal justice program is the biggest on the western half of the US.
There is a joint-graduate degree program with the McGeorge School of Law
McGeorge School of Law
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law is a private, ABA approved law school in the Oak Park neighborhood of the city of Sacramento, California. It is part of the University of the Pacific....
, the law school division of the nearby University of the Pacific.
Capital Fellows Program
Sacramento State also works with the California State government to host the Capital Fellowship program through the Center for California Studies. The Center administers the Jesse M. Unruh Assembly FellowshipJesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship
-History:The California State Assembly Fellowship Program, founded in 1957, is one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious legislative fellowship programs. This unique program provides an opportunity for individuals of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the...
, Executive Fellowship
Executive Fellowship
The Executive Fellowship Program is sponsored by the California State Center for California Studies and the Office of the Governor to provide an experiential learning opportunity in California state government. Fellows work full-time in high levels of the Executive branch and meet weekly for...
, Judicial Administration Fellowship
Judicial Administration Fellowship
The Judicial Administration Fellowship Program is administered by the Center for California Studies at Sacramento State and co-sponsored by the California Judicial Council. It is open to all people with a college degree, including recent graduates and mid-career applicants...
, and California Senate Fellows
California Senate Fellows
The California Senate Fellows program was established in 1973 to provide participants with insight into the legislative process. The program's primary goals include exposing people with diverse life experiences and backgrounds to the legislative process and providing research and other professional...
programs. These programs, known collectively as the Capital Fellows Programs, are nationally recognized. The 18 Assembly Fellows, 18 Senate Fellows, 18 Executive Fellows and 10 Judicial Administration Fellows receive an outstanding opportunity to engage in public service and prepare for future careers, while actively contributing to the development and implementation of public policy in California. The ranks of former fellows and associates include a Justice of the California Supreme Court, members of the United States Congress and the State Legislature, a deputy director of the Peace Corps, corporate executives, and local government and community leaders.
Athletics
Green
Green is a color, the perception of which is evoked by light having a spectrum dominated by energy with a wavelength of roughly 520–570 nanometres. In the subtractive color system, it is not a primary color, but is created out of a mixture of yellow and blue, or yellow and cyan; it is considered...
and gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
and its mascot is the Hornet
Hornet
Hornets are the largest eusocial wasps; some species can reach up to in length. The true hornets make up the genus Vespa and are distinguished from other vespines by the width of the vertex , which is proportionally larger in Vespa and by the anteriorly rounded gasters .- Life cycle :In...
. Sacramento State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (FCS for football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
) in the Big Sky Conference
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
. In all sports, the university has a rivalry with the University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
The University of California, Davis is a public teaching and research university established in 1905 and located in Davis, California, USA. Spanning over , the campus is the largest within the University of California system and third largest by enrollment...
. The football game is called the Causeway Classic
Causeway Classic
The Causeway Classic is the annual College football game between the Sacramento State Hornets and the UC Davis Aggies. In the past, the Causeway Carriage was transported to the winner of the game at the loser's expense...
and is played for the Causeway Cup, referring to the school's connection by the long Yolo Causeway
Yolo Causeway
The Yolo Causeway is a 3.2-mile long elevated highway viaduct on Interstate 80 that crosses the Yolo Bypass floodplain and connects the cities of Sacramento, California and Davis, California ....
bridge over the Yolo Bypass
Yolo Bypass
The Yolo Bypass is one of two flood bypasses in the Sacramento Valley located in Yolo and Solano Counties. It protects Sacramento and other riverside communities from flooding through a system of weirs...
floodway. More recently, the rivalry was officially expanded to include all sports the teams compete in.
The school sponsors about 400 student-athletes. Male students compete in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, and indoor and outdoor track and field. Female students compete in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor and outdoor track and field, and volleyball. Scholarships are offered in all sports. The football and track and field teams compete in Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium is a 21,195 seat football stadium in Sacramento, California. It is located at Sacramento State. It was completed in 1969. It is the home football stadium of the Sacramento State Hornets and Sacramento Mountain Lions...
, baseball at John Smith Field, and the volleyball, men's and women's basketball and gymnastics teams call Colberg Court home, in honor of legendary volleyball coach Debby Colberg. The baseball stadium was renamed John Smith Field in 2011 in honor of the long-time head coach.
Most athletic teams compete in the Big Sky Conference
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
. Sacramento State is the only school from California in the Big Sky, which also includes Eastern Washington, Portland State, Idaho State, Northern Colorado, Northern Arizona and Weber State. UC Davis and Cal Poly will join the Big Sky for football in 2012. Baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
and gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
are part of the Western Athletic Conference
Western Athletic Conference
The Western Athletic Conference is an American collegiate athletic conference, which was formed on July 27, 1962, making it the sixth oldest of the 11 college athletic conferences currently participating in the NCAA's Division I FBS...
while men's soccer is part of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation
The Mountain Pacific Sports Federation is a college athletic conference whose member teams are located in the western United States. The conference participates at the NCAA Division I level.-History:...
but will join the Big West Conference
Big West Conference
The Big West Conference is an NCAA-affiliated Division I mid-major college athletic conference. When the conference began in 1969, its name was the Pacific Coast Athletic Association . After nineteen years, in 1988, its name was changed to the Big West Conference. The conference stopped...
in 2012. Softball
Softball
Softball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of 10 to 14 players. It is a direct descendant of baseball although there are some key differences: softballs are larger than baseballs, and the pitches are thrown underhand rather than overhand...
is part of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference
Pacific Coast Softball Conference
The Pacific Coast Softball Conference is an NCAA Division I conference that only sponsors women's softball. The conference was founded in 2002 as a six-team league, composed of Loyola Marymount University, Portland State University, California State University, Sacramento, Saint Mary's College of...
. Women's Rowing
Rowing (sport)
Rowing is a sport in which athletes race against each other on rivers, on lakes or on the ocean, depending upon the type of race and the discipline. The boats are propelled by the reaction forces on the oar blades as they are pushed against the water...
competes within the Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association
Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association
The Western Intercollegiate Rowing Association is an American collegiate conference that only sponsors rowing.-Men's Rowing Members:*Arizona State University*California State University, Humboldt*California State University, Long Beach...
.
In 2003 and from 2005 to 2007, the university hosted the NCAA Track and Field Championships at Hornet Stadium.
Sacramento State Football
The Sacramento State Hornets Football program started in 1954, coached by Dave Strong (The teams' first football head coach). The programs' first victory came in the second season, 1955, where the Hornets defeated Southern Oregon by a point, which was also their only win of the season. Sacramento State Football first affiliated with the Northern California Athletic Conference (NCACNorthern California Athletic Conference
The Northern California Athletic Conference , a former NCAA-affiliated Division II college athletic association that sponsored American football, was formed in 1925...
) in 1962 until 1972, where they were added to the Western Football Conference (WFC) from 1973 to 1985, then becoming part of the D-1AA American West Conference (AWC
American west conference
The American West Conference was a college athletic conference in the United States from 1993 to 1996. It consisted of schools in California and Utah...
). In 1996, Sac State was added to the Big Sky Conference
Big Sky Conference
The Big Sky Conference is an intercollegiate college athletic conference affiliated with the NCAA's Division I, with football competing in the Football Championship Subdivision. The BSC was founded in 1963. Member institutions are located in the western United States in the states of Arizona,...
along with Portland State, becoming the first California school in the Big Sky. Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium
Hornet Stadium is a 21,195 seat football stadium in Sacramento, California. It is located at Sacramento State. It was completed in 1969. It is the home football stadium of the Sacramento State Hornets and Sacramento Mountain Lions...
has been home to the football team since 1969.
Past Success
The team has never been ranked in any major polls by the end of all their past seasons, but have successfully won 4 conference titles: 1964 and 1966-NCAC, 1986-WFC, and 1995-AFC. The Hornets football team participated in 2 bowls, The Pasadena Bowl in 1968 against Grambling State, where the Hornets lost 7-34, and The Camellia BowlCamellia Bowl
- 1948, Lafayette, Louisiana :The Camellia Bowl was a post-season major college football bowl game played at McNaspy Stadium in Lafayette, Louisiana, on December 30, 1948 between Hardin-Simmons University and the University of Wichita ....
in 1964 ( 1964 College Division National Runner-up), where Montana State Bobcats defeated the Hornets 28-7.
One of Sac State's most notable wins came on September 3, 2011 in the season opener for both Sac State and Oregon State Beavers
Oregon State Beavers
The Oregon State Beavers is a name shared by all sports teams at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. The Beavers are part of the Pacific-12 Conference . Oregon State's mascot is Benny the Beaver...
of the Pacific-12 conference at Reser Stadium
Reser Stadium
Reser Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, United States. on the campus of Oregon State University. It is the home of the Oregon State Beavers of the Pacific-12 Conference. Originally opened in 1953 as Parker Stadium, the stadium was renamed in 1999, and its current...
. The Hornets upset the Beavers in OT 29-28 with a 2 point conversion pass from QB Jeff Flemming to WR Brandyn Reed, beating an AQ Conference team for the first time in school history in front of an announced crowd of 41,581. The Beavers were a 23 point favorite coming into the game.
Rivalry
Sacramento State Football team plays against their arch rivals, UC Davis AggiesUC Davis Aggies
The UC Davis Aggies compete in NCAA Division I sports in the Big West Conference. For football, the Aggies compete in Division I FCS , and are members of the Great West Conference, granting UC Davis the distinction of being one of only three UC campuses to field a football team...
, annually and usually the last game of the regular season. This rivalry game is known as The Causeway Classic
Causeway Classic
The Causeway Classic is the annual College football game between the Sacramento State Hornets and the UC Davis Aggies. In the past, the Causeway Carriage was transported to the winner of the game at the loser's expense...
, with UC Davis leading the series 40 to 18 with no ties. This game has drawn crowds up to 18,000 in the Hornet Stadium, and is widely popular in the local area. Other notable rivalries includes Portland State, Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington is the portion of the U.S. state of Washington east of the Cascade Range. The region contains the city of Spokane , the Tri-Cities, the Columbia River and the Grand Coulee Dam, the Hanford Nuclear Reservation and the fertile farmlands of the Yakima Valley and the...
, Weber State, and the Montana schools.
Past Hornets drafted in the NFL
T- Mike D. Black-Seattle SeahawksSeattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
(1986-87)
WR- Mike Carter-Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
(1970-72)
HB- Dan Chamberlain-Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
(1960-61)
RB- John Farley-Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
(1984)
G/C- John Gesek-Los Angeles Raiders (1987-1995)
DB- Rob Harrison-Los Angeles Raiders (1987)
DT- Jon Kirksey-New Orleans Saints
New Orleans Saints
The New Orleans Saints are a professional American football team based in New Orleans, Louisiana. They are members of the South Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League ....
(1996)
QB- Ken O'Brien-New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1984-1993)
T- Greg L. Robinson-New England Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
(1986-87)
FB- Daimon Shelton-Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1997-2006)
The athletics department's official Web site is www.hornetsports.com.
Sacramento State Marching Band
The Sacramento State Marching Band performs at home football games each fall, as well as at numerous other university functions and also periodically at high school band festivals. The Hornet Revue Pep Band is a subgroup of the marching band, and performs at all home basketball (men's and women's) and volleyball games. Both bands are under the direction of Dr. Clay Redfield.Sacramento State Fight Song: "Fight, Hornet, Fight!"
Fight Hornet FightFight Hornet Fight
"Fight, Hornet, Fight!" is the official fight song of California State University, Sacramento. It is most widely known for being played by the Sacramento State Marching Band after scores at Sacramento State football games, and during the band's pre-game and halftime shows...
was composed by Don McDonald in 1949.
Fight on, Sacramento State
Fight on to victory
The Hornet is on the wing,
The foe will know that we can show them
We’re meant for fame and glory,
All the World will know
The Hornet’s NEST is BEST in the WEST (Shout) BY TEST!
Sacramento State, (Shout) LET’S GO!!!
Sacramento State Alma Mater: "All Hail to Sacramento"
All Hail to Sacramento
Your colors green and gold;
We'll Hail our Alma Mater,
As on the years do roll;
She stood by us through trials,
A beacon to our way;
With hearts both proud and grateful
We sing of thee this day.
All Hail! All Hail! All Hail!
All Hail to Sacramento State
Our Alma Mater true.
Auxiliary organizations
The California Education Code §89901 identifies auxiliary organizations of the California State University. Sacramento State currently has several auxiliary organizations:KXPR and KXJZ
Sacramento State owns and operates multiple public radio stations throughout California in close cooperation with Capital Public Radio.Two of these stations are KXPR
KXPR
KXPR is a classical music-formatted radio station in the Sacramento, California, area. The station is closely linked to sister-station KXJZ , and the stations recently swapped signals to their current configuration. KXPR carries programming from NPR, and also has locally-produced features as well...
and KXJZ
KXJZ
KXJZ is a public radio station in Sacramento, CA. It airs programming from National Public Radio and other public radio producers and distributors, as well as locally produced news and public affairs programs, jazz and blues...
, both on FM
FM broadcasting
FM broadcasting is a broadcasting technology pioneered by Edwin Howard Armstrong which uses frequency modulation to provide high-fidelity sound over broadcast radio. The term "FM band" describes the "frequency band in which FM is used for broadcasting"...
. KXPR
KXPR
KXPR is a classical music-formatted radio station in the Sacramento, California, area. The station is closely linked to sister-station KXJZ , and the stations recently swapped signals to their current configuration. KXPR carries programming from NPR, and also has locally-produced features as well...
plays mostly classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
. KXJZ
KXJZ
KXJZ is a public radio station in Sacramento, CA. It airs programming from National Public Radio and other public radio producers and distributors, as well as locally produced news and public affairs programs, jazz and blues...
offers news
News
News is the communication of selected information on current events which is presented by print, broadcast, Internet, or word of mouth to a third party or mass audience.- Etymology :...
and talk programming, with evening programming dominated by "Excellence in Jazz", which consists of jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and blues
Blues
Blues is the name given to both a musical form and a music genre that originated in African-American communities of primarily the "Deep South" of the United States at the end of the 19th century from spirituals, work songs, field hollers, shouts and chants, and rhymed simple narrative ballads...
music with minimal DJ
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
interjection or conversation.
Both stations carry programming from National Public Radio.
University Union
The CSUS student activity centerStudent activity center
A student activity center is a type of building found on university campuses. In the United States, such a building is more often called a student union, student commons, or student center...
is the University Union.
Much is offered, including fast food
Fast food
Fast food is the term given to food that can be prepared and served very quickly. While any meal with low preparation time can be considered to be fast food, typically the term refers to food sold in a restaurant or store with preheated or precooked ingredients, and served to the customer in a...
, a game room, public computer
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
s with internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
access, free WiFi
WIFI
WIFI is a radio station broadcasting a brokered format. Licensed to Florence, New Jersey, USA, the station is currently operated by Florence Broadcasting Partners, LLC.This station was previously owned by Real Life Broadcasting...
, and conference rooms.
Associated Students Inc.
Associated Students Inc. is a nonprofit corporation that provides programs, services, and student governmentStudents' union
A students' union, student government, student senate, students' association, guild of students or government of student body is a student organization present in many colleges and universities, and has started appearing in some high schools...
for Sacramento State, ostensibly through California Education Code §89300. ASI is a California recognized 501(c)(3) corporation. Students elect the Board of Directors, which consists of the President, Executive Vice President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President of University Affairs, Vice President of Academic Affairs, a representative from each of the academic colleges, a representative for undeclared students, and a representative for graduate students. ASI has a budget of over $6 million, which is collected through semesterly student fees and revenues generated through its programs: Peak Adventures, Aquatic Center, Children's Center, and ASI student shop.
KSSU 1580 AM
KSSU 1580AM is a non-profit free format radio station at Sacramento State and part of Associated Students. The radio station has only a 3-wattWatt
The watt is a derived unit of power in the International System of Units , named after the Scottish engineer James Watt . The unit, defined as one joule per second, measures the rate of energy conversion.-Definition:...
signal and is not strong enough to broadcast much farther than the campus, but it can be heard all over the world at kssu.com. KSSU is maintained and funded by the Associated Students. KSSU.COM has formed itself into being one of the premier college radio stations in North America. In 2007 the station won Music Director of the year from the College Music Journal and then returned to New York for the award show in 2008 with 8 nominations for awards by CMJ. In 2008 KSSU.COM was also nominated for College Radio Station of the Year by MTVU. Notable former DJ's include actor and international hip hop artist, Only Won
Only Won
Only Won is a hip hop artist who has been writing, performing, rapping, beatboxing and singing as well as acting and performing stunt work. Only Won started rapping seriously in 1991 after being influenced by hip hop pioneers Run DMC, Will Smith, dcTalk, and T-Bone...
who gave credit to KSSU at the 2010 Distinguished Service award for influencing his career in the music industry.
State Hornet
The State Hornet serves as Sacramento State's student newspaper. The State Hornet publishes 14 or 15 issues each semester and produces content for a daily Web site. The online edition carries the content of the print edition, posted Wednesday mornings, and publishes unique content to the site as generated by the staff. The 1999-2000 staff of the newspaper, led by Editor-in-Chief David Sommers and Faculty Advisor Sylvia Fox, was awarded the National Newspaper Pacemaker Award, considered to be the highest national honor in collegiate journalism and unofficially known as the "Pulitzer PrizePulitzer Prize
The Pulitzer Prize is a U.S. award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature and musical composition. It was established by American publisher Joseph Pulitzer and is administered by Columbia University in New York City...
s of student journalism." The newspaper is formally administered by the Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Letters.
Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
The school hosts Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 088, which trains US Air Force cadets from Sac State and University of California Davis. It is currently the largest Detachment in Northern California.Student clubs and organizations
Sac State has a wide selection of social and academic clubs and organizations. Each are dedicated to help students of similar interests bond together by common goals and aspirations. They make up a wide range of opportunities to be involved. They often represent national, international, local and regional organizations. Some also promote certain cultures or multiculturalism as well as political and recreational. Clubs and organizations are overseen by Student Organizations & Leadership.Transportation
Sacramento State provides its own buses known as Hornet Express shuttles, and works in conjunction with the Sacramento Regional Transit DistrictSacramento Regional Transit District
The Sacramento Regional Transit District, commonly referred to as RT, is the agency responsible for public transportation in the Sacramento, California area. It was established on April 1, 1973, as a result of the acquisition of the Sacramento Transit Authority...
for longer distances to and from campus. A Sacramento State student can use these resources for free with their student one card.
The Sacramento light rail
Light rail
Light rail or light rail transit is a form of urban rail public transportation that generally has a lower capacity and lower speed than heavy rail and metro systems, but higher capacity and higher speed than traditional street-running tram systems...
system was originally proposed to run through the library quad. However then-president Donald Gerth vetoed the proposal over concerns for student safety.
Sacramento State is planning a bus-rapid transit system similar to the University of Oregon
University of Oregon
-Colleges and schools:The University of Oregon is organized into eight schools and colleges—six professional schools and colleges, an Arts and Sciences College and an Honors College.- School of Architecture and Allied Arts :...
, which will go through campus, to light rail, and nearby apartment complexes.
The school is situated just north of US 50.
Notable alumni
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- actorActorAn actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, rapper as (Only Won) - David HodoDavid HodoDavid "Scar" Hodo is the construction worker character in the group, The Village People. He is one of three original members still performing with the group .Hodo graduated from California State University, Sacramento in 1969 where he majored in Speech and acted...
- founding member of the Village PeopleVillage PeopleVillage People is a concept disco group that formed in the United States in 1977, well known for their on-stage costumes depicting American cultural stereotypes, as well as their catchy tunes and suggestive lyrics.... - Richard MaloofRichard MaloofRichard Maloof is an American musician who played bass and tuba for the Lawrence Welk orchestra.He was born and raised by Cy and Lucille Maloofas, one of three children. Richard graduated from San Juan High School in Citrus Heights, then attended Sacramento State University, Los Angeles City...
- Musician - Bobby McFerrinBobby McFerrinRobert "Bobby" McFerrin, Jr. is an American vocalist and conductor. He is best known for his 1988 hit song "Don't Worry, Be Happy". He is a ten-time Grammy Award winner.-Life:...
- composer and Grammy award-winning musician ("Don't Worry, Be HappyDon't Worry, Be Happy"Don't Worry, Be Happy" is a song by musician Bobby McFerrin. Released in September 1988, it became the first a cappella song to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it held for two weeks. On the UK Singles Chart, the song reached number 2 during its fifth week on the chart...
") - Charlie PeacockCharlie PeacockCharlie Peacock is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, session musician and author. While growing up in California Peacock was inspired by John Coltrane and began playing the piano. After completing his education, Peacock formed a band and began a career as a professional...
- Singer
Fine Artists
- Fred Uhl BallFred Uhl BallFred Uhl Ball was an American enamelist.-Personal life and education:Fred Uhl Ball was born in Oakland, California in 1945. His mother, Kathryn Uhl, was an illustrator and enamelist who taught life drawing at Mills College and his father, F. Carlton Ball, was a ceramist who headed the art...
- Enamelist - Jack CassinettoJack CassinettoJack Thomas Cassinetto is a prolific California plein air artist of the tonalism movement, painting primarily Northern California landscapes such as Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Gold Country, the Northern California Coast, and the American River and Sacramento River.-Biography:Cassinetto was born in...
- plein air painter - Michael Patrick CronanMichael Patrick CronanMichael Patrick Cronan is an American graphic designer, artist and an American Institute of Graphic Arts Fellow based in Berkeley California. One of the founders of the San Francisco Bay Area postmodern movement in graphic design that became known as the , and a recognized corporate identity...
- Graphic Designer and Artist - Mel RamosMel RamosMel Ramos is a U.S. figurative painter, whose work incorporates elements of realist and abstract art. Born in Sacramento, California, he gained his greatest popularity in association with the Pop Art movement of the 1960s....
- artist - Wayne ThiebaudWayne ThiebaudWayne Thiebaud is an American painter whose most famous works are of cakes, pastries, boots, toilets, toys and lipsticks. He is associated with the Pop art movement because of his interest in objects of mass culture, although his works, executed during the fifties and sixties, slightly predate...
- artistArtistAn artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
, painterPaintingPainting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
Politicians and government
- Janice Rogers BrownJanice Rogers BrownJanice Rogers Brown is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She previously was an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, holding that post from May 2, 1996 until her appointment to the D.C. Circuit.President George W. Bush...
- Federal Appeals CourtUnited States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia CircuitThe United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit known informally as the D.C. Circuit, is the federal appellate court for the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Appeals from the D.C. Circuit, as with all the U.S. Courts of Appeals, are heard on a...
judgeJudgeA judge is a person who presides over court proceedings, either alone or as part of a panel of judges. The powers, functions, method of appointment, discipline, and training of judges vary widely across different jurisdictions. The judge is supposed to conduct the trial impartially and in an open... - Christopher CabaldonChristopher CabaldonChristopher L. Cabaldon is an American politician from California who serves as mayor of West Sacramento. He also represents the State of California on the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education as an appointee of California Governor Jerry Brown.Cabaldon was elected to the City Council...
- West Sacramento Mayor - Edward ChavezEdward ChavezEdward Chavez has been the mayor of Stockton, California since January 2005. Chavez was the Chief of Police in Stockton prior to becoming mayor. Chavez received his bachelors degree in criminal justice from California State University, Sacramento in 1972...
- Mayor of StocktonStockton, CaliforniaStockton, California, the seat of San Joaquin County, is the fourth-largest city in the Central Valley of the U.S. state of California. With a population of 291,707 at the 2010 census, Stockton ranks as this state's 13th largest city... - Lloyd ConnellyLloyd ConnellyLloyd G. Connelly is a Sacramento County Superior Court Judge.Before his appointment as a judge, Connelly was a Democratic politician, serving as a member of the California State Assembly from 1982 until 1992...
- Sacramento County Judge - Ward ConnerlyWard ConnerlyWardell Anthony "Ward" Connerly is an American political activist, businessman, and former University of California Regent . He is also the founder and the chairman of the American Civil Rights Institute, a national non-profit organization in opposition to racial and gender preferences...
- former University of CaliforniaUniversity of CaliforniaThe University of California is a public university system in the U.S. state of California. Under the California Master Plan for Higher Education, the University of California is a part of the state's three-tier public higher education system, which also includes the California State University...
regentRegentA regent, from the Latin regens "one who reigns", is a person selected to act as head of state because the ruler is a minor, not present, or debilitated. Currently there are only two ruling Regencies in the world, sovereign Liechtenstein and the Malaysian constitutive state of Terengganu...
and political activist - Mervyn Dymally - former Lieutenant Governor of CaliforniaLieutenant Governor of CaliforniaThe Lieutenant Governor of California is a statewide constitutional officer elected separately from the Governor who serves as the "vice-executive" of California. The Lieutenant Governor of California is elected to serve a four year term and can serve a maximum of two terms...
- Bill EmmersonBill EmmersonWilliam "Bill" Emmerson is a Republican California State Senator, representing the 37th district in Riverside County, having been elected in a June 8, 2010 special election and sworn into office the next day...
- California State Senator - Noreen EvansNoreen EvansNoreen Evans is an American politician in the California State Senate. She is a Democrat representing the 2nd district, encompassing Humboldt, Mendocino, Lake, and Napa counties, as well as parts of Sonoma and Solano counties....
- California State Assemblywoman - Victor H. FazioVictor H. FazioVictor Herbert Fazio, Jr. usually known as Vic Fazio is a former Democratic congressman from California.-Early life:...
- former member of the United States CongressUnited States CongressThe United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.... - Cathleen GalgianiCathleen GalgianiCathleen Galgiani is an American politician who currently serves in the California State Assembly, where she has represented the 17th district since December 2006...
- California State Assemblywoman - Lauren HammondLauren HammondLauren Hammond is a Democratic politician from Sacramento, CA. She has served on the Sacramento City Council since winning a special election in 1997. On Martin Luther King Day in 2009, Hammond announced that she will be running for the state assembly in 2010 which means that she will not be able...
- Sacramento City Councilmember, 5th district - Wally HergerWally HergerWalter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. , American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the California's 2nd congressional district. The second district is physically large...
- Member of Congress - Karen HumphreyKaren HumphreyKaren Humphrey was a local news reporter, who later served as mayor of Fresno, California between 1989 and 1993. She was Fresno's first female mayor. She lost re-election to businessman Jim Patterson, not only losing in the primary, but only receiving 18% of the vote, and finishing third...
- Former Fresno Mayor - Phil Isenberg - Former Assemblyman, Sacramento Mayor
- Grantland JohnsonGrantland JohnsonGrantland L. Johnson is a Sacramento-area politician and former Secretary of California's Health and Human Services Agency, the first African-American to hold the position.-Political career:...
- Former California Cabinet official - Patrick JohnstonPatrick Johnston (American politician)Patrick Johnston is a former Democratic state legislator in California. He served in the State Assembly from 1981 until 1991 and in the State Senate from 1991 until 2000, primarily representing San Joaquin County.Johnston's election to the Assembly occurred after his Republican opponent was...
- Former California State Legislator - Bill LeonardBill LeonardWilliam R. Leonard is a Republican U.S. politician who served as a member of the California State Board of Equalization from 2002 until his resignation in March 2010.-Life and career:After earning his B.A...
- former State Board of Equalization Member and legislator - Lloyd LevineLloyd E. LevineLloyd Edward Levine is a Democratic politician who represented California's 40th State Assembly district between December 2002 and November 2008. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Levine served as Legislative Director to former Assemblymember John Longville.Assemblymember Levine earned a...
- former California State Assemblyman - Daniel LogueDaniel LogueDaniel Logue is a Republican Assemblyman who represents California's 3rd State Assembly district. He was first elected in November 2008. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Logue served as a Yuba County Supervisor.-Pre Legislative Career:...
- California State Assemblyman - Douglas Lorenz - Republican PartyRepublican Party (United States)The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
activist - Cathy Mitchell - Former Acting California Secretary of State
- Don NottoliDon NottoliDon Nottoli is a Sacramento County supervisor. He has been a member of the board since 1994. He served as Chief of Staff to his predecessor, Toby Johnson. Nottoli is a Democrat.-External links:*...
- Sacramento County Supervisor, 5th district - George A. Plescia - former California State Assemblyman
- Richard RaineyRichard RaineyRichard Rainey was a Republican politician from Walnut Creek, California, a suburb in the San Francisco Bay Area. He served in the California State Assembly from 1992 until 1996 and then served in the State Senate from 1996 until 2000 when he was defeated for reelection by Tom Torlakson, a...
- former California State Senator - Joe Serna - the late Sacramento Mayor
International Politicians
- Fernando Chui - Chief Executive of Macau
- Rudolf HommesRudolf HommesRudolf Hommes Rodríguez is a Colombian politician and economist, mostly known for serving a term as Minister of Finance and Public Credit under the administration of President César Gaviria, and during this period he introduced many liberal policies in Colombia's Economy...
- Colombian politician and academic
Business
- Dale CarlsenDale CarlsenDale R. Carlsen founded The Sleep Train Mattress Center in 1985, and has guided the company to become the largest retailer of mattresses on the West Coast, and one of the top three in the United States. In 2002, Dale purchased 54 of Mattress Discounters' stores in California during that company's...
- Sleep Train Mattress Centers founder - Angelo TsakopoulosAngelo TsakopoulosAngelo Tsakopoulos is a prominent real estate developer in Sacramento, California and the founder and owner of AKT Development. Tsakopoulos was fined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for a violation of the Clean Water Act. Tsakopoulos sued the government and was able to bring...
- real estate mogul - Mahmud Sharif - Sharif Jewelers
- Joseph Mohamed Sr. - real estate tycoon and developer
Authors and academics
- Ann BannonAnn BannonAnn Bannon is an American author who, from 1957 to 1962, wrote six lesbian pulp fiction novels known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles. The books' enduring popularity and impact on lesbian identity has earned her the title "Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction"...
- Lesbian Pulp Fiction Author, later professor at CSUS - Raymond CarverRaymond CarverRaymond Clevie Carver, Jr. was an American short story writer and poet. Carver is considered a major American writer of the late 20th century and also a major force in the revitalization of the short story in the 1980s....
- Writer - Richard EbelingRichard EbelingRichard M. Ebeling is an American libertarian author, and was president of the Foundation for Economic Education from 2003 to 2008....
- Libertarian Author, President of the Foundation for Economic Education - Chester GormanChester GormanChester F. Gorman was an American anthropologist and archaeologist.Born in Oakland, California, he grew up on his parent's dairy farm in Elk Grove. He studied at the Sacramento State University and the University of Hawaii, where he also got his MA and his PhD.Chester Gorman worked mostly in...
- Anthropologist - Janet Nichols LynchJanet Nichols LynchJanet Nichols Lynch is the author of nine books, including a novel, a short story collection, four young adult novels, one juvenile novel, and two nonfiction books about music. Janet was born and raised in Sacramento, California....
- American writer and Professor - Richard J. MayburyRichard J. MayburyRichard J. Maybury is the publisher of U.S. & World Early Warning Report for Investors. He has written several entry level, common sense, books on United States economics, law, and history from a libertarian perspective. He has written these things in epistolatory form, usually as an uncle writing...
- famous economist and author on the topics of International Business, Law, History, and juris naturalism - Laura Moriarty - Poet and Novelist
- Alan ReynoldsAlan ReynoldsAlan Reynolds is one of the original supply side economists.He is currently Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute and was formerly Director of Economic Research at the Hudson Institute...
- Economist and Author - Tukufu ZuberiTukufu ZuberiTukufu Zuberi is an American sociologist, filmmaker, social critic, educator, and writer. He is the Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations, and Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at the University of Pennsylvania...
- Professor and Chairman of the Sociology Department, University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of PennsylvaniaThe University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
Football
- Otis AmeyOtis AmeyFred Otis Holmes Amey is a professional American and Canadian football wide receiver for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2005...
- played wide receiverWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ersThe San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Cleveland Gladiators, Austin WranglersAustin WranglersThe Austin Wranglers were an arena football team based in Austin, Texas. They played four seasons in the Arena Football League from 2004 to 2007 and spent one season in AF2, the AFL's developmental league, in 2008. They made playoff appearances in the AFL in 2006 and in AF2 in 2008...
, and is currently with the Sacramento Mountain Lions - Mike CarterMike Carter (American football)Mike Carter is a former wide receiver in the National Football League.-Biography:Carter was born Michael Norman Carter on February 18, 1948 in Little Rock, Arkansas.-Career:...
, former NFL wide receiverWide receiverA wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible... - Marko CavkaMarko CavkaMarko Cavka is a former professional American football offensive tackle. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sacramento State.-Early years:...
- offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-CatsHamilton Tiger-CatsThe Hamilton Tiger-Cats are a Canadian Football League team based in Hamilton, Ontario, founded in 1950 with the merger of the Hamilton Tigers and the Hamilton Wildcats. The Tiger-Cats play their home games at Ivor Wynne Stadium...
of the Canadian Football LeagueCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football.... - Aaron Garcia - quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
for the Jacksonville SharksJacksonville SharksThe Jacksonville Sharks were a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida. They competed for part of the 1974 season in the World Football League, a failed attempt to launch a major professional football league in the United States in competition with the National Football...
of AF1 - John GesekJohn GesekJohn Christian Gesek, Jr. is a former American football offensive lineman who played nine seasons in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Raiders, the Dallas Cowboys, and the Washington Redskins...
- former National Football League offensive lineman - Tyronne GrossTyronne GrossTyrone Gross is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Eastern Oregon.-Early years:...
- running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the San Diego ChargersSan Diego ChargersThe San Diego Chargers are a professional American football team based in San Diego, California. they were members of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Lorenzo LynchLorenzo LynchLorenzo Lynch is a former American professional football player. A 5'9", 197 lbs. cornerback from Sacramento State, Lynch played in 11 NFL seasons for three teams...
- former NFLNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
defensive backDefensive backIn American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of... - Lonie PaxtonLonie PaxtonLeonidas E. "Lonie" Paxton III born March 13, 1978 in Orange, California) is an American football long snapper for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2000...
- lineman for the Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Ricky RayRicky RayRicky Ray is a Canadian and American football quarterback who has played in the Canadian Football League and af2, as well as spending time on a roster in the National Football League...
- quarterbackQuarterbackQuarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
for the Edmonton EskimosEdmonton EskimosThe Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
of the Canadian Football LeagueCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football.... - Charles Roberts - running backRunning backA running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
for the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football LeagueCanadian Football LeagueThe Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football.... - Kato SerwangaKato SerwangaKato E. Serwanga is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League. He attended the University of California at Berkeley, Sacramento State University and the University of the Pacific. His hometown is Sacramento, California, where he and his brother were standout defensive...
-- NFL cornerback from 1998–2003 - Wasswa SerwangaWasswa SerwangaWasswa Serwanga is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League and Arena Football League. He played one season for the San Francisco 49ers and two for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL, and one for the Los Angeles Avengers of the AFL...
-- NFL cornerback from 1999–2003 - Daimon SheltonDaimon SheltonDaimon Shelton is a professional American football player who currently plays for the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League. A 6'0", 262 lbs. fullback from Sacramento State, Shelton was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 1997 NFL Draft....
- nine-year NFLNational Football LeagueThe National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
fullbackFullback (American football)A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
Other Sports
- Joel JonesJoel JonesJoel Jones-Camacho is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player. Jones has played in the NCAA, National Superior Basketball League of Puerto Rico with Bayamón Cowboys, Ponce Lions and Quebradillas Pirates. and internationally in the Chinese Basketball Association with the Shandong Lions...
- member of the Puerto Rican national basketball team - Buck Martinez - 17-year MLBMajor League BaseballMajor League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
catcherCatcherCatcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to... - Matt McDougallMatt McDougallMatt McDougall is an American soccer player and coach. He is currently a goalkeeper for the Stockton Cougars of the Professional Arena Soccer League and an assistant coach for the Sacramento State Hornets soccer team....
- goalieGoalkeeperIn many team sports which involve scoring goals, a goalkeeper is a designated player charged with directly preventing the opposing team from scoring by intercepting shots at goal...
for the Stockton Cougars of th PASL Pro - Jamel MitchellJamel MitchellJamel Mitchell was an American soccer forward who last played professionally in Major League Soccer, the USL First Division and USL Second Division....
- Major League Soccer player
Sports figures (non athletes)
- Darren ArbetDarren ArbetDarren Arbet is an Arena Football League head coach for the San Jose SaberCats. He has a career record of 109-45, including 3 titles, ArenaBowl XVI, ArenaBowl XVIII, and ArenaBowl XXI.-High school years:...
- coach for the San Jose SaberCatsSan Jose SaberCatsThe San Jose SaberCats are a professional arena football team in the Arena Football League. They began play as a 1995 expansion team. They played in the Western Division of the American Conference. Their final coach in the original Arena Football League was Darren Arbet, who will be a part of the...
of the AFL - Clancy Barone - offensive line coachOffensive line coachThe offensive line coach is a coaching position in gridiron football that is in charge of the offensive line. This role is very common in the CFL, NFL, and college football programs. The offensive line coach serves the offense, which is led by the offensive coordinator....
for the Denver BroncosDenver BroncosThe Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Brian KatzBrian KatzBrian Katz is the head men's basketball coach at California State University, Sacramento. He replaced Jerome Jenkins. Katz came to Sacramento State after 19 years as a junior college head coach.-References:...
- Sacramento State men's basketball coach - Greg KnappGreg KnappGreg Knapp is the quarterbacks coach for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Previously he was the offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks. He was named to the position in January 2009 by new head coach Jim L. Mora...
- quarterback coach for the Houston TexansHouston TexansThe Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the Southern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League... - Mike LangeMike LangeMike Lange is the radio play-by-play broadcaster for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In 2001, he received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his outstanding work as an NHL broadcaster....
- sports broadcaster and member of the Hockey Hall of FameHockey Hall of FameThe Hockey Hall of Fame is located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Dedicated to the history of ice hockey, it is both a museum and a hall of fame. It holds exhibits about players, teams, National Hockey League records, memorabilia and NHL trophies, including the Stanley Cup...
Current
- Alexander GonzalezAlexander GonzalezAlexander Gonzalez, PhD is the President at Sacramento State University in the eastern section of Sacramento, California since 2003. He previously served as President at Cal State San Marcos from 1997–2003 and as provost at Fresno State from 1991-1997....
- University President and Professor of Psychology - Joseph PalermoJoseph PalermoDr Joseph A. Palermo is an Associate Professor of History at Sacramento State University, an author and a commentator.He received his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Anthropology from UC Santa Cruz, a Masters degree in History from San Jose State University and a Masters and Doctorate in...
- Associate Professor of History - S. David ZuckermanS. David ZuckermanS. David Zuckerman is assistant professor at California State University, Sacramento .Zuckerman teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in intercultural and international communication, linguistics, and qualitative research methods...
- Professor of Communication Studies (2003–present) - Doug Rice - Professor of English and Film
Emeritus
- Ann BannonAnn BannonAnn Bannon is an American author who, from 1957 to 1962, wrote six lesbian pulp fiction novels known as The Beebo Brinker Chronicles. The books' enduring popularity and impact on lesbian identity has earned her the title "Queen of Lesbian Pulp Fiction"...
- Professor of English, Associate Dean in College of Arts and Sciences - Arthur L. CostaHabits of mindAll the Habits of Mind are a collection of 16 thinking dispositions identified by Professor Art Costa. Costa defined the Habits of Mind as the dispositions skillfully and mindfully displayed by characteristically intelligent people when confronted with problems the solutions to which are not...
- Professor - Paul GoldstenePaul GoldstenePaul N. Goldstene , a retired professor of the Government Department at C.S.U. Sacramento, is an acclaimed author and teacher of Political Theory. He is the author of numerous essays, reviews, and books...
- Professor of Government - Stephen L. Harris - Professor and Chair of Humanities and Religious Studies
- Norman J. HuntNorman J. HuntNorman J. Hunt was a composer, conductor, arranger, and performer in the big band era, covering a wide range of musical styles including classical music, jazz, and was a featured soloist on many recordings and performances globally. His instrument of choice was the trombone, although he had a...
- Professor and Chairman in the Music Department - Wes JacksonWes Jackson-Early life and Education:Jackson was born and raised on a farm near Topeka, Kansas. After earning a BA in biology from Kansas Wesleyan University, an MA in botany from the University of Kansas, and a PhD in genetics from North Carolina State University, Wes Jackson established and served as chair...
- Professor of Environmental Science - Frank KofskyFrank KofskyFrank Kofsky was an American Marxist historian, author, and Professor of History at California State University, Sacramento, from 1969 until his death. A musician himself, Kofsky also wrote several books on jazz, mainly concentrating on the avant-garde of the 1960s and the relationship between...
- Professor of History - Joe Serna, Jr. - Professor of Government
- Miklos UdvardyMiklos UdvardyMiklos Dezso Ferenc Udvardy was a biologist and biogeographer. He was born on March 23, 1919 in Debrecen, Hungary to Miklos Udvardy and Elizabeth Komlossy. Despite an early interest in birds, his father encouraged him to study law, but later went on to earn a doctorate in biology from the...
- Professor of Biological Sciences - Angus WrightAngus WrightAngus Wright is professor emeritus and one of the founders of the Environmental Studies program at California State University, Sacramento, where he taught from 1972–2005. Wright earned his Ph.D...
- Professor of Environmental Science
Former
- Paul Carter HarrisonPaul Carter HarrisonPaul Carter Harrison is an American playwright and professor.-Biography:Born in New York City, Harrison earned a B.A. in psychology from Indiana University in 1957. Harrison earned an M.A. in psychology and phenomenology from New York City's New School for Social Research in 1962...
- Professor of Theater (1970–1972) - Enrique HerrscherEnrique HerrscherEnrique G. Herrscher is an Argentine economist, systems scientist and professor at the University of Buenos Aires.- Biography :Herrscher has received a B.A. in strategic modelling from the London Business School, and an M.A. in administration and accountancy, and a Ph.D...
- Fulbright Professor in Residence of Economics - R. Joseph HoffmannR. Joseph HoffmannR. Joseph Hoffmann is a historian of religion, and was chair of the Committee for the Scientific Examination of Religion, Associate Editor of the journal Free Inquiry from 2003-2009. He was founding editor of CSER's Review, CAESAR: A Journal of Religion and Human Values...
- Professor of Humanities and Religious Studies (1989–1991) - Charles PostelCharles PostelCharles Postel is an American historian specializing in politics, reform movements, populism, and the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.-Life:He received a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 2002. He is a professor of history at San Francisco State University.-Awards:* 2008...
- 2008 Bancroft PrizeBancroft PrizeThe Bancroft Prize is awarded each year by the trustees of Columbia University for books about diplomacy or the history of the Americas. It was established in 1948 by a bequest from Frederic Bancroft...
and Frederick Jackson Turner AwardFrederick Jackson Turner AwardThe Frederick Jackson Turner Award, is given each year by the Organization of American Historians for an author's first book on American history.It was started in 1959, by Mississippi Valley Historical Association, as the Prize Studies Award....
-winning author and Professor of History.
Adjunct
- Phil Isenberg - Graduate School of Public Policy
- Barry KeeneBarry KeeneBarry Dion Keene is an American politician from California.Barry Keene received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Stanford University and his law degree from Stanford Law School. He became a member of the California Bar in 1966, and accepted a legal position as a Sonoma CountyDeputy District...
- former State Senator, taught government at the institution
Former Administrators
- W Lloyd JohnsW Lloyd JohnsW. Lloyd Johns was the fifth president of Gallaudet University from October 1, 1983 until January 18, 1984....
- former University President - Jolene KoesterJolene KoesterJolene Koester holds a Ph.D. in speech communication and is the fourth president of California State University, Northridge. The Board of Trustees of the California State University announced her appointment on November 16, 1999 and she took office on July 1, 2000.-Academic career:Koester earned...
- Professor of Communication Studies and Provost; moved onto become President at CSU Northridge
University presidents
- Guy A. West (1947–1965)
- F. Blair Mayne (1965 - 1965)
- Stephen L. Walker (1965–1966)
- Robert Johns (1966–1969)
- Otto Butz (1969–1970)
- Bernard L. Hyink (1970–1972)
- James G. Bond (1972–1978)
- W Lloyd JohnsW Lloyd JohnsW. Lloyd Johns was the fifth president of Gallaudet University from October 1, 1983 until January 18, 1984....
(1978–1983) - Austin J. Gerber (1983–1984)
- Donald R. Gerth (1984–2003)
- Alexander GonzalezAlexander GonzalezAlexander Gonzalez, PhD is the President at Sacramento State University in the eastern section of Sacramento, California since 2003. He previously served as President at Cal State San Marcos from 1997–2003 and as provost at Fresno State from 1991-1997....
(2003–Present)