California State University, Sacramento
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| Motto: | Leadership Begins Here |
| Established: | 1947 |
| Type: | Public |
| Endowment: | $16,353,318[1] |
| President: | Alexander Gonzalez |
| Provost: | Joseph Sheley |
| Staff: | 1,590 |
| Undergraduates: | 22,555 |
| Postgraduates: | 5,417 |
| Location: | Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Campus: | Urban, 580 acres (2.3 km²) |
| Former names: | Sacramento State College (1947-72) |
| Colors: | Green and Gold |
| Mascot: | Herky the Hornet |
| Affiliations: | California State University system |
| Website: | csus.edu |
California State University, Sacramento (also known as Sacramento State or Sac 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 with 1,100 on-campus beds with an additional 443 beds at the Upper Eastside Lofts.
The 2007 US News and World Report collegiate rankings ranked Sacramento State as the 57th-best Masters-level university in the West.[2]
[edit] History
[edit] 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. 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. 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 greenbelt 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.
[edit] Golden Era
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, the remaining buildings were renamed to California counties. 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.
[edit] Present time
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 2004, the school decided to re-brand itself and is now informally 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.[3] The University also adopted a new logo and seal. These replaced the previous design based on the Seal of California.
In addition, the exact shades of Sacramento States' colors of green and gold were formalized in the 2005 Style Guide:
| Color | Pantone | Web Color[4] |
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| Sac State Green | 343 | #00563F |
| Hornet Gold | 4515 | #BCAD75 |
| Hornet Metallic Gold | 872 | Not applicable |
[edit] Future of Sacramento State - Destination 2010
Sacramento State is in the midst of a huge fundraising effort for its "Destination 2010" campaign, part of its master plan to upgrade the campus to accommodate a growing Sacramento regional population. One of the major additions will be the Recreation and Wellness Center which will be run by the University Union. The Recreation and Wellness Center will be a multi-use facility with courts, weight and fitness rooms, climbing wall, indoor track and a new student health center. Students will be able to exercise, participate in group recreational activities, access healthcare services, study and socialize.
Located at the north end of Hornet Stadium and near key campus destinations such as the Union, Library and Parking Structure III, the Center will be a catalyst for a renewed and vibrant campus life. It will also be a resource for alumni, faculty and staff.
At 150,000 square feet (14,000 m²), the facility will offer a host of cutting-edge fitness, recreation, and athletic opportunities.
Destination 2010 is an initiative that aims to make Sacramento State a university of choice for prospective students and employees throughout the West. Sac State plans to become a premier metropolitan university and a destination campus.
Nearly six decades after its founding, Sacramento State has evolved into a highly respected regional institution with more than 28,000 students. It provides access to an education of exceptional quality. Graduates are leaders in their fields and in their communities. Economic, social and cultural impact is immense. One in 26 residents of the six-county Sacramento Region is a Sacramento State graduate. The University directly and indirectly contributes more than $900 million to the region’s economy annually.
Campus leaders believe that the University possess even greater potential. Building upon the University's solid foundation and upon the dreams and aspirations of the campus community – students, faculty, and staff, alumni, and the people of our region.
Through Destination 2010, Sac State hopes to:
- Foster excellent academic and student programs by:
- Recognizing diversity as vital to developing the “New California”
- Recruiting the best faculty
- Continually assessing and strengthening our academic and related co-curricular offerings
- Utilizing the best in teaching and learning technology
- Providing comprehensive student services and programs
- Build a welcoming campus by:
- Developing beautiful and inviting grounds and facilities
- Becoming a regional event destination
- Offering public-friendly campus retailing
- Create a dynamic physical environment by:
- Planning effectively and improving our infrastructure
- Providing excellent academic facilities and support centers
- Developing residential options for students, faculty and staff
- Building state-of-the-art campus-life facilities
- Develop community support by:
- Increasing Sac State's visibility
- Expanding Sac State's advocacy base
- Encouraging broader community financial support
The University is moving rapidly to accomplish Destination 2010’s goals, and the administration remains committed to enhancing Sacramento State’s reputation as a great university and a destination campus well beyond the year 2010.
[edit] Campus
[edit] On-campus
As the sixth largest campus of the 23 state universities in California, the campus is composed of 300 acres (1.2 km²) in the city of Sacramento. It lies adjacent to U.S. Route 50.
The campus is bordered by the American River to the East, Southern 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 quite 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. These chickens were allegedly removed in 2004 by university president Gonzalez. This was met with much controversy. 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.
[edit] Off-campus
[edit] Sacramento State Aquatic Center
One of the top rowing facilities in the entire country. Located at Lake Natoma, 15 miles (24 km) east of the university, it hosts various regional and national meets including the annual Pacific Coast Rowing Championships. Classes are offered in boating and other water-sports for its students and community members. The aquatic center was also part of San Francisco's failed bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics.
[edit] Center for Collaborative Policy
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.
[edit] Julia Morgan House and Gardens
Located four miles (6 km) west of Sac State and was designed by famous architect Julia Morgan. 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.
[edit] Sacramento State Placer Campus
Sacramento State recently purchased 280 acres (1.1 km²) of land near Roseville, California 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.
[edit] Academics
[edit] Colleges
The University comprises the following colleges:
| College | Dean |
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| Arts and Letters | Dr. Jeffrey Mason |
| Business Administration | Dr. Sanjay Varshney |
| Education | Dr. Vanessa Sheared |
| Engineering & Computer Science | Dr. Emir Macari |
| Health & Human Services | Dr. Marilyn Hopkins |
| Natural Sciences & Mathematics | Dr. Jill Trainer |
| Social Sciences & Interdisciplinary Studies | Dr. Otis Scott |
| Continuing Education | Dr. Alice Tom |
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.
[edit] 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 Fellowship, 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.
[edit] Athletics
Sacramento State's colors are green and gold and its mascot is the Hornet. Sacramento State sports teams participate in NCAA Division I (I-AA for football) in the Big Sky Conference. In all sports, the university has a rivalry with the University of California, Davis (UC Davis). The football game is called the Causeway Classic and is played for the Causeway Carriage, referring to the fact that the schools are connected by the long Yolo Causeway bridge over Yolo Bypass floodway. More recently, the rivalry was officially expanded to include the Causeway Cup, which includes all sports the teams play in.
The school sponsors about 450 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 while volleyball, men's and women's basketball and the gymnastics teams call the Hornets Nest home.
Most athletic teams compete in the Big Sky Conference. Sac State is the only school from California in the Big Sky Conference, but there are teams from Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah and Washington. Baseball and gymnastics are part of the Western Athletic Conference while men's soccer is part of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and Softball is part of the Pacific Coast Softball Conference.
From 2001 to 2003 and from 2005 to 2007, the university hosted the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Events were held at Hornet Stadium in the Alex Spanos Sports Complex.
The Sacramento State Marching Band, also known as "The Spirit of Sacramento", which has served the university since 1958, performs at every home football game and at select road games as well. A smaller subset of the band, the Sacramento State Hornet Revue, performs at basketball games, volleyball games, and other campus and community events. The band motto: "Without Us, It's Just A Game!", was adopted in 1996. On Thursday, May 29, 2008, it was announced that Dr. Clay Redfield, BM, 1984, has accepted the position of Associate Director of Bands and Sacramento State Marching Band Director.
[edit] Sacramento State Fight Song: "Fight, Hornet, Fight!"
The Hornet fight song 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!!!
[edit] 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.
[edit] Auxiliary Organizations
[edit] Associated Students Inc.
Associated Students Inc. is the official student government body for Sacramento State, ostensibly through California Education Code §89300. 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.
[edit] KSSU 1580 AM
KSSU 1580AM is a non profit free form radio station at Sacramento State and part of Associated Students. The radio station has only a 3 Watt signal but can be heard all over the world via kssu.com. The signal is not strong enough to broadcast much farther than the campus. KSSU is maintained and funded by the Associated Students.
[edit] 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, www.statehornet.com, carries the content of the print edition, posted Wednesday mornings, and publishes unique content to the site as generated by the staff. The newspaper is formally administered by the Department of Communication Studies in the College of Arts and Letters.[citation needed]
[edit] KXPR and KXJZ
Sacramento State owns and operates multiple public radio stations throughout California in close cooperation with Captial Public Radio. KXPR plays mostly classical music, KXJZ focuses on jazz and blues, and both carry programming from National Public Radio.
[edit] 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. Clubs and organizations are overseen by Student Activities.
[edit] Transportation
Sacramento State provides its own buses known as Hornet Express shuttles, and works in conjunction with the Sacramento Regional Transit District for longer distances to and from campus. A Sacramento State student can use these resources for free with their student one card.
Sacramento light rail 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.
[edit] Notable Undergraduates and Alumni
[edit] Entertainment, news, and the arts
- Carlos Alazraqui - actor, comedian - "Reno 911!"
- Antoinette "Butterscotch" Clinton, finalist, America's Got Talent, season 2 (currently an undergraduate)
- Creed Bratton - actor, "The Office"
- Joe Carnahan - film director - "Smokin' Aces"
- Giselle Fernández - former KTLA Morning News host
- Tom Hanks - actor/director/producer
- David Hodo - founding member of the Village People
- Lester Holt - weekend anchor for the flagship broadcast NBC Nightly News and co-anchor of the weekend edition of Today
- Erica Olson Jeffrey, author of the short-story collection Omaha Beach, published in 2008 (BA English 1990, MA English - Creative Writing 2006)
- Gregory Kondos - artist
- Joan Lunden (formerly known as Joanie Blunden) - former co-host of Good Morning America
- Bobby McFerrin - composer and Grammy award-winning musician ("Don't Worry, Be Happy")
- Bridget Marquardt - girlfriend of Hugh Hefner, featured on the E! TV show The Girls Next Door
- Charlie Peacock - Singer
- Brian Posehn- stand-up comedian
- Janet Nichols Lynch - author
- Mel Ramos - artist
- Rick Rossovich - actor
- Stevie Scott - semi-finalist on American Idol (Season 5)
- Rene Syler - former host of the The Early Show on CBS
[edit] Politicians and government
- Janice Rogers Brown - Federal Appeals Court judge (class of 1974)
- Christopher Cabaldon - West Sacramento Mayor (Masters)
- Edward Chavez - Mayor of Stockton (class of 1972)
- Lloyd Connelly - Sacramento County Judge, former State Assemblyman
- Ward Connerly - former University of California regent and political activist
- Mervyn Dymally - former Lieutenant Governor of California and former member of the United States Congress
- Bill Emmerson - California State Assemblyman (Graduate studies)
- Noreen Evans - California State Assemblywoman (class of 1978)
- Victor H. Fazio - former member of the United States Congress (graduate studies)
- Cathleen Galgiani - California State Assemblywoman
- Wally Herger - Member of Congress (attended 1968-1969)
- Patrick Johnston - Former California State Legislator (Masters)
- Bill Leonard - State Board of Equalization Member, former State Assemblyman and State Senator (graduate studies)
- Lloyd Levine - Member of the California State Assembly (graduate studies)
- Douglas Lorenz - Republican Party activist
- George A. Plescia - California State Assemblyman
- Richard Rainey - Former California State Senator (1996-2000), State Assemblyman (1992-1996) -- Class of 1973
[edit] Business
- Dale Carlsen - Sleep Train Mattress Centers founder
- Angelo Tsakopoulos - real estate mogul
[edit] Authors and Academics
- Ann Bannon - Lesbian Pulp Fiction Author, later professor at CSUS
- Chester Gorman - Anthropologist
- Richard J. Maybury - famous economist and author on the topics of International Business, Law, History, and juris naturalism
[edit] Athletes
- Abigail Burris - 2006 member of the women's free skating senior world team
- Marko Cavka - offensive lineman for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League
- Eddie Canonico - wide receiver/defensive back for the Utah Blaze of the Arena Football League
- Aaron Garcia - quarterback for the New York Dragons of the AFL
- John Gesek - former National Football League offensive lineman
- Tyronne Gross - running back for the San Diego Chargers
- Joel Jones - member of the Puerto Rican national basketball team
- Angela Lewis - AVP tour volleyball player
- Lorenzo Lynch - former NFL defensive back
- Buck Martinez - 17-year MLB catcher
- Lonie Paxton - seven-year lineman for the New England Patriots
- Ricky Ray - quarterback for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League
- Charles Roberts - running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League
- Daimon Shelton - nine-year NFL fullback
- Stacy Werth - member of the United States women's national bowling team in 1996, 1998 and 2003
[edit] Sports figures (non athletes)
- Darren Arbet - coach for the San Jose SaberCats of the AFL
- Brian Katz - Sacramento State men's basketball coach
- Greg Knapp - offensive coordinator for the Oakland Raiders
- Mike Lange - sports broadcaster and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
- Angus McClure - assistant coach at the University of California, Los Angeles
[edit] Famous Faculty
- Ann Bannon - Professor of English, Associate Dean in College of Arts and Sciences
- Phil Isenberg - Graduate School of Public Policy
- Wes Jackson - Professor of Environmental Science
- Frank Kofsky - Professor of History, Author
- Angus Wright - Professor of Environmental Science
- Wayne Thiebaud - Professor of Art, Artist
[edit] Famous visitors
Famous icons to have visited Sacramento State include:
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Jimi Hendrix
- Sheryl Crow
- Oliver Stone
- Jesse Jackson
- Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Wangari Maathai
- John Kerry
- Stokely Carmichael
[edit] 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)
- Lloyd Johns (1978 - 1983)
- Austin J. Gerber (1983 - 1984)
- Donald R. Gerth (1984 - 2003)
- Alexander Gonzalez (2003 - Present)
[edit] Points of interest
[edit] Notes
- ^ 2005-2006 Annual Report on External Support to the CSU: Appendix
- ^ 2007 US News and World Report collegiate rankings. US News and World Report. Retrieved on 2008-01-14.
- ^ Sacramento State Identity Style Guide. Sacramento State. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
- ^ Pantone Color Chart. GoffGrafix. Retrieved on 2008-01-08.
[edit] External links
- California State University, Sacramento
- California State University System
- The State Hornet, student newspaper
- Official Athletics Site of Sacramento State
- New Sacramento State athletic logo
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