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College News and Stories

Article January 13, 2021 Jenni Murphy Sacramento Business JournalDec. 5, 2020

2020 Women Who Mean Business honoree: Jenni Murphy

The connection between growing up on a farm in Eaton, Ohio, and helping shepherd detoured former college students in Sacramento toward their diplomas isn’t an obvious one, but Jenni Murphy embodies it.

“I’m hardworking and persistent, and when I fail, I get back up and keep growing. That’s the grit of our students,” said Murphy, dean of California State University Sacramento’s College of Continuing Education. “That’s part of why this feels like home to me.”

Video January 13, 2021 Jenni Murphy

Meet the Dean Team

Join CCE’s Dean Jenni Murphy and Associate Deans Pamela Wimbush and Brian Bedford to learn more about how each of them came to serve in their role, what’s new at the college, how CCE is addressing the needs of adult learners, and how you can become involved.

Article July 17, 2020 Sacramento State NewsJuly 2020

New master’s program will further support public health

Efforts to maintain public health are a part of daily life, covering disparate facets such as drinking water, building safety, vaccines and treatments, and education programs to reduce tobacco use and to promote exercise. And California’s position as the most populous state means that what happens here in Sacramento can have a ripple effect across the country and the globe.

Now, Sacramento State is launching a master’s degree program in the heart of the capital that will train the next generation of public health leaders.

Article June 11, 2020 Sacramento State NewsJune 2020

Summer Youth Programs offer respite for isolation-weary kids

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced school closures beginning in March, Jill Matsueda was initially optimistic about the potential for Sacramento State’s Summer Youth Programs to offer welcome respite to local kids and teens cooped up in their homes throughout spring.

That optimism changed first to heartbreak when she realized that the programs, held on campus each June and July, also would be affected by social-distancing protocols remaining in force into summer. Her keen disappointment, however, changed to determination when she and other University leaders decided to forge ahead and offer the much-loved courses online.

Article May 19, 2020 By Professor Abhijeet Shirsat, Sacramento StateDepartment of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Academy
Preparing Students for the Industry's Future

The worldwide pandemic has been especially tough on hospitality and tourism. How do you make traveling or dining out a safer experience? High school students will tackle a real-world issue, learn to navigate change and see a new world of possibilities, says Professor Shirsat.

Here’s his blog on the Hospitality and Tourism Academy:

Spotlight April 28, 2020

Preparing Early Childhood Educators
Degree Completion Program Expands Across California

Excerpt from Access Magazine: 2017-2019 Strategic Report

Sacramento State’s degree completion program preparing early childhood educators has put down roots in more communities across California.

The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development – Early Development, Care and Education (EDCE) is offered in partnership with the College of Continuing Education (CCE) and the College of Education at Sacramento State.

Video May 10, 2019 Produced by Jessica Jarrety

Derek Parker: Battalion Chief, Trainer & Sac State Hornet

Battalion Chief Derek Parker of the Sacramento Fire Department was the driving force behind the Sacramento State Paramedic Program, started in 2009. Chief Parker was the program’s first director and in this second video explains how the students’ extensive training improved their proficiency and made the program one of the finest in California.

Post April 26, 2019

Team CCE: ‘Saved by the 90s’ at 5K Fun Run

The College of Continuing Education assembled a team of walkers and runners for the 2019 Sacramento State 5K Fun Run on April 25. A closer look at the photo collage reveals how some teammates interpreted the event’s theme and were “Saved by the 90s.” (Photo courtesy: Jessica Jarrety)

Photo gallery March 25, 2019

SIMULATIONS: Emergency medical technician (EMT) students practice their rescue skills during mock mass-casualty drills, Sacramento State, March 23, 2019. Photos courtesy of Jill Correll and Becky Gallarda

Students On Their Way to Becoming Certified EMTs

SIMULATIONS: Emergency medical technician (EMT) students practice their rescue skills during mass-casualty drills, College of Continuing Education at Sacramento State, March 23, 2019. Photos courtesy of EMT instructors Jill Correll and Becky Gallarda.

It was only a drill!

Student Success Story January 19, 2019

Veunta Dailey sits in front of the State Capitol building

Veunta Dailey
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development

Veunta Dailey says she went in and out of college until the day her employer went out of business. “I knew a degree completion program would help me to finally complete my bachelor’s degree and realize my true potential in real time.” Veunta’s story is featured in Access Magazine.

Photo gallery October 22, 2018

College Wins Gold Spatula Award at Homecoming Tailgate Festivities
College of Continuing Education Celebrates 'Good Vibes'

For a third straight year, the College of Continuing Education (CCE) took home bragging rights and the Golden Spatula Award following a Homecoming tradition at Sacramento State – the tailgate competition.

Post October 11, 2018

University Chosen for National Research Project
Study's Goal to Improve Adult Student Outcomes

Sacramento State is participating in an important study aimed at improving outcomes for adult students, specifically Latinx adult learners, a population often overlooked.

Post October 9, 2018

In-Home Supportive Services Training Academy Anchored at Sacramento State
California Department of Social Services Awards Multi-Year Contract to College of Continuing Education

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has awarded a three-year contract to the California State University, Sacramento, College of Continuing Education (CCE) to administer the In-Home Supportive Services Training Academy (IHSSTA).

Post October 2, 2018

22 Hot Topics at California Cybersecurity Summit
Protecting People, Data and Reputations

From cloud security, to foreign hacking, cyberattacks have increased in both frequency and severity and touch more lives every day. No one is immune to the vulnerability of identity theft. And with more people wired to technology, defending against data breaches has become more critical than ever.

Article September 12, 2018 Sacramento State and The California State University