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Article April 22, 2024

Sac State’s College of Continuing Education Offering New CTE Credential

Determined to offer teachers the opportunity to put professional experience to use in the classroom and become an essential part of workforce development, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is now offering a CTE Credential. The only one of its kind in Sacramento County, this new educational resource is giving those who are currently having to travel to similar programs in Southern California a credentialing option much closer to home.

Article April 18, 2024
Aref in a cap and gown at graduation

I Want to Be a Good Educational Role Model: Meet Aref Farahi

“I was in the process of completing my M.A. degree in Sociology at California State University Fullerton. However, after doing some additional research with the help of my educational counselor at CSU Fullerton, completing the WDL program helped me enhance my education and progress in the field in which I am currently working,” says Aref Farahi, a recent graduate of the Master of Arts in Workforce Development Leadership (WDL) program at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE).

Article April 3, 2024
Anna Keck posing with her Woman of Influence award

CCE’s Anna Keck Named a Sac State Woman of Influence

“The Women of Influence awards have been around for 13 years even conducting one of the awards ceremonies online during the pandemic,” says Dr. Nadine A. Kelley, Senior Director for University Housing Services. “This event has grown from the small conference room in housing, then to the Redwood Room in the Union, to an event that has well over 200 RSVPs. It is an event that is either held in March or early April and it is intended to honor all the work that is done by the Women of Sac State.

Article March 5, 2024

Cultural Competency: Beyond the Classroom

Students in the Homelessness module for the Cultural Competency certificate program at Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) were recently invited by their instructor to attend the Transitional Housing Communities: Strategies for Recovery from Homelessness symposium. After, they were encouraged to reflect on how the event presentations and discussions built upon or expanded their understanding of course concepts.

Article January 4, 2024

Dean of College of Continuing Education Named UPCEA Committee Co-Chair

UPCEA, the online and professional education association, is pleased to announce the election of new officers and new directors to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors. Elected in November, these individuals will assume their roles on March 28, 2024.

Pamela Wimbush, Ed.D., Interim Dean of Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE), will serve as a Diversity and Inclusive Excellence Committee Co-Chair for a two-year term (2024-2026). Dr. Wimbush has made a significant impact on institutions as a distinguished scholar, researcher, and educator in continuing, professional, and online education. She is dedicated to expanding access and social mobility through quality learning.

UPCEA Welcomes New Board and Committee Members

Article January 4, 2024

CCE Represented at the 2023 UPCEA MEMS Conference

Recently, Dr. Pamela Wimbush, the Interim Dean at Sac States College of Continuing Education (CCE), and Tammy Champion, the Associate Director of Enrollment and Marketing at CCE, attended the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) MEMS Conference in Portland, Oregon. The focus of the conference was Marketing, Enrollment Management, and Student Success. While there, Dr. Wimbush and Tammy co-presented on the topic We Can Go It Alone, but We Are Stronger Together: Merging Enrollment and Marketing Services. Tammy also accepted an Excellence in Marketing Award on behalf of CCE’s Enrollment and Marketing Team.