Health Center Receives
Maximum Accreditation
The Student Health Center recently received notice of the maximum award of a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. This is the sixth successful accreditation in a row for the Student Health Center and it reflects the fact that the Student Health Center has been evaluated according to rigorous nationally recognized standards for the provision of quality health care, has continuously met those standards and is poised to meet them in the future.
Accreditation requires an extensive on-and off-site analysis of the medical, pharmacy, lab, x-ray, medical records, and public health aspects of the Student Health Center as well an in-depth review of its administration, programs, procedures, facilities and standards for staff. Not all ambulatory health care organizations seek accreditation, and not all undergoing these surveys are successful. Fewer than 10% of college health centers nationwide achieve this distinction, says Georgia Schwartz, Director.
20th Anniversary Brings New Ways to Honor Alumni and Community Members
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce that the 20th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards will serve as an occasion to expand its recognition program. For 2007, the Alumni Association invites nominations in the following categories:
-Distinguished Alumni Award, presented to Sonoma State University alumni for their outstanding professional achievements, contributions to society and the University.
-Distinguished Alumni Teaching Award, presented to an alumni faculty member in recognition of their dedication to teaching at Sonoma State University.
-Outstanding Alumni Staff Award, to recognize exceptional service to Sonoma State University.
-Alumni Achievement Award, to recognize individuals who are not graduates of Sonoma State University, but who have made significant contributions to our community.
The 2007 nomination deadline is April 10. To submit a nomination, visit the Alumni Association Web site at www.ssualumni.org/distinalum. Nomination packets may include letters of reference, articles/features, publications, awards, etc. For further assistance please contact Kate McClintock, 4-2693 or e-mail kate.mcclintock@sonoma.edu.
Attend the Annual World of Work Career Fair
Announcement to Students...
The 20th annual World of Work Career and Summer Job Fair is from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the Recreation Center. More than 100 employers from a wide range of businesses and organizations are expected to attend. A list of of them is available in the Career Center, Salazar 107 (across from Customer Services). Students who attend will have the opportunity to meet and network about careers, summer and other jobs, internships, and part-time opportunities with professionals from business, government, non-profit, social services, science and medical companies.
Students should have their resumes prepared to give to potential employers. For further information, contact Rebecca Tiemens of the Career Center at 4-2730 or 4-2196.
Deborah Halbert Joins SSU ’s Wine Business Program
Long-time advertising and marketing veteran Deborah Halbert has joined the Wine Business program. A former Director of Marketing Communications for the Clorox Company, Halbert began transitioning her talents to the wine industry several years ago. "The diversity of her branding experience along with her time at Cline Cellars, makes a great fit for us," says James Robertson, Dean of the School of Business and Economics. Halbert is working with Mack Schwing, Director of the Wine Business Program, to develop and promote the country 's first ever university program to focus exclusively on the business aspects of the wine industry. "It's an honor to have the opportunity to work with Mack, our talented faculty and the many industry supporters we have. The Wine Business Program is a global wine industry resource that I can’t wait to promote," says Halbert.