College News and Stories

At Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE), learning happens in classrooms, meeting spaces, and event venues throughout the year — day, night, and even on Saturdays. But behind the seamless execution of every class, training, and gathering is a team of dedicated professionals whose work often goes unnoticed, yet is absolutely essential: the Facilities Team.

In the summer of 2024, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) formed a partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), offering Sac State students and Sacramento community members the opportunity to learn Greek taught by faculty in Athens, Greece.

David Ishida’s journey to earning his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the value of lifelong learning.

After first enrolling at Sacramento State in 1980, David’s educational path was put on pause as he relocated to the Bay Area for a career at FedEx. Over the course of 43 years, he built a successful professional life. Now, with retirement behind him and his children grown, David is returning to a goal he set decades ago: completing his degree.

In a time when California schools continue to face a critical shortage of qualified STEM educators, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is helping to close the gap through its innovative Single Subject Science/Math Credentials program.

On Thursday, Feb. 27, Laura Gaeta, Ph.D., was one of several faculty members recognized during the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Awards for Teaching by the Sacramento State Faculty Senate.

Dr. Tina Torres did not have a traditional educational path. 

A high school dropout and teenage mom, Dr. Torres didn’t attend college until she was 30 years old. 

The College of Continuing Education (CCE) at Sacramento State has been offering courses, seminars and workshops for adult learners since 1951. We remain committed to serving the community by enhancing lives through innovative education and professional development. The College of Continuing Education extends the mission of Sacramento State by providing access to educational and professional programming that meets learner and industry demands.

There’s a growing need for speech-language pathologists and audiologists to support people with speech, language, hearing, feeding, swallowing, and balance issues. Many students discover these fields through personal experiences, often when they or a loved one needs these services. Others come to the field after earning a bachelor’s degree.