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SSU Makes "Best 366 Colleges" List

Small classes, an outstanding library and friendly students were just a few of the reasons Sonoma State University was chosen as one of Princeton Review's "Best 366 Colleges" in its 2008 edition. 

In its profile, SSU is described as "a first-rate public-school education that allows them (students) to 'take a step back from the fast pace of the city without taking away the fun and activities' and a rural campus that is 'very relaxing and beautiful' - but also close enough to San Francisco and Sacramento to benefit from the activities these cities offer."

Great computer facilities, palace-like dorms and overall student happiness were also mentioned frequently by SSU students.  They also loved the fact that the small size of the school allows for "a very personal connection between the student and the professor."

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Faculty Secure More Than $5,000,000 in New Grant and Contract Funding in 06-07

Obtaining external funding for research, scholarship, instruction and community service is an increasingly important component of Sonoma State University's ability to achieve its academic mission.

Grants and contracts help the University in numerous ways: by allowing faculty to contribute to,-and remain current in,-their academic disciplines; to enhance curriculum; to involve students in research and other practical applications of their studies; to provide direct support for students through employment opportunities and scholarships; and to provide critical public services on a local, state, and national level.

SSU faulty obtained over $5,000,000 in new grant and contract funding during the 06-07 fiscal year.

See http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/orsp/-
newawards_06-07 for a listing of new awards.

SPECIAL ISSUE: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Welcome to this Special Academic Affairs issue of NewsBytes. As we start the 2007-08 academic year, I am pleased to welcome you and share the news about our Division. Read about our new faculty, meet the new staff in the Office of the Provost, get acquainted with the exciting work of the Global and International Education Committee, and more. If you happened to miss my Convocation address, you may also want to view the slides for it at http://tinyurl.com/34x8qd I hope you have a wonderful year!

Eduardo M. Ochoa
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Tiger Spring in Hang Zhou
Alumnae Lauren Castro and Wendy Tappon at Tiger Spring, China, taught English at Sanda University in Shanghai during 2005-06 academic year. The new international site will feature photos of SSU faculty, staff and students abroad.

A Virtual International
Center is Busy Being Born

The Global and International Education Committee, under the leadership of Vice Provost Carol Blackshire-Belay, is busy developing a Virtual International Center to be directly accessible from the SSU homepage. It is designed and by Director of Publications Sandy Destiny.

This new online resource highlights those programs, research, faculty and classes at SSU and abroad that have a global or international focus; it is intended be a kind of "virtual clearinghouse" where individuals surfing the web can learn more about the global and international initiatives of the university or seek international connections while they're here on campus. It is beautifully illustrated thanks to the amazing pictures sent in by students, staff, faculty and alumni over the course of the past year.   

When visiting the Virtual International Center, individuals will have the opportunity to explore opportunities for global learning, both at SSU and abroad. The site will be up in the next few weeks. Questions or comments?  Contact Suzanne Toczyski, Modern Languages & Literatures, 4-4177.

 

 

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