TO: Campus Community
FR: M. Monir Ahmed, Vice President for Administration & Finance
Dear Campus Community,
As we approach the end of the semester and gear up for the winter break, we want to be sure you have relevant information that may be helpful for each of us to plan appropriately.
Campus Closure
In celebration of the winter holidays the Campus will be closed from Saturday, December 24, 2022 to January 2, 2023. Most campus services including culinary services will be closed during the winter break. The campus and all services will reopen for business on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Please note: Lobo’s, Toast, Sip and Grubhub will be open through December 24; The Kitchens will be closed December 17, 2022-January 22, 2023; Toast will reopen January 17, 2023.
The Sonoma State Police Department will remain available to respond to service needs during the winter break. For all life-threatening emergencies, crimes in progress or suspicious circumstances, dial 911 immediately. You may also call the Sonoma State Police Department at 707.664.4444. Access to campus buildings and services during the closure is only available by prior arrangements with appropriate departments.
December 30, 2022 Payday Details
The upcoming payday for Faculty and Staff is December 30, 2022. The posting date for those paid via direct deposit is January 3, 2023.
Live pay warrants will be available for pick up (with valid photo ID) at the Sonoma State Police Department from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 30. Please note you cannot deposit the check until 3 p.m. that day. If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness we ask that you please not come to the campus in person. Instead you may ask to have your paycheck mailed to you by emailing payroll@sonoma.edu. Pay warrants not picked up at the University Police Department on December 30, 2022 by 12 pm will be available for pick up in the Seawolf Service Center when the campus reopens on January 3, 2023.
Any other questions regarding the December pay warrant may be directed to the same email address.
VSIP Update
As a reminder, in an effort to address our campus’ structural budget deficit, Sonoma State has agreed to offer a one-time Voluntary Separation Incentive Program (VSIP). The VSIP will provide a six-month severance package to eligible employees who voluntarily elect to participate. The application period is from 12/1/2022 to 12/21/2022.
Any VSIP related questions from staff can be directed to Chandra Holte (hr@sonoma.edu) and faculty related questions to Simone Aloisio (facultyaffairs@sonoma.edu).
Campus Power Shutdown
To address periodic preventive maintenance on critical equipment the campus has planned a power shut down from December 26, 2022 to December 30, 2022. During the power shutdown, campus buildings will remain closed and locked. We ask you to not attempt to enter any buildings unless authorized to do so by onsite Facility Services staff. Additional details about the power shutdown will be sent later.
Before you leave campus for your break we ask that you please
- Empty refrigerators and freezers prior to departing campus for the break
- Turn off or unplug all electrical and electronic equipment including your computer, appliances, and any other plug-in equipment.
- Lock your offices, workspaces, residence hall doors and windows.
- Take any personal valuable home
We will send a reminder and additional information as we get closer to the break however ask that you begin planning now.
Other Notable Updates
If you were unable to attend the Ribbon Cutting for the Renovated Stevenson Hall, the building will be opened to all with the start of the spring semester, January 23, 2023. Move coordination of faculty and staff is happening prior to opening the building for full use. Thank you for your patience.