Nominations

Alumni Evaluation Criteria

To be considered as a Face of SSU, alumni nominees must:

• Be an SSU graduate
• Be willing and interested in sharing their story (if interest isn’t confirmed at the time of nomination, we will follow up with the nominee directly)
• Have demonstrated involvement on campus as a student or be making a positive impact in their community today

Evaluation Areas

Alumni nominees are reviewed across four key areas:

1. Campus Involvement
   The nominee’s engagement as a student, including leadership in governance, organizations, campus services, athletics, or academic departments.
2. Professional and/or Community Contributions
   The nominee’s positive impact in their professional field and/or community, with recognition of efforts that benefit others.
3. SSU’s Impact on Their Journey
   How the nominee describes the role SSU played in shaping their life, career, relationships, and personal growth, including meaningful memories or transformative experiences.
4. Advice for Current/Future Students
   The relevance and insightfulness of the nominee’s advice for students navigating academic, professional, and personal paths, grounded in their own experiences.

Next Steps

Once submissions close, nominees will be contacted to confirm their interest and to share their personal story for consideration in the 2026 Faces of SSU campaign.

Faculty/Staff/MPP Evaluation Criteria

To be considered as a Face of SSU, employee nominees must:

• Be an active SSU employee (staff, faculty, or MPP) during Fall 2026
• Be willing to share their story (nominees will be contacted directly to confirm interest)
• Be in good standing with the university
• Be making meaningful contributions to campus culture and the student experience

Evaluation Areas

Employee nominees are reviewed across the following key areas:

1. Campus Contributions
   How the nominee enriches campus culture and supports a positive work environment, such as through committee service, special roles, or initiatives that strengthen internal partnerships.
2. Support for Students
   How the nominee contributes to a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students, either through direct engagement or by creating the conditions that allow students to thrive. This may include providing excellent service, maintaining safe and inviting spaces, supporting campus operations that enable student success, or modeling care and respect in ways that positively influence the student experience.
3. Community Spirit
   How the nominee exemplifies Seawolf spirit in their daily work, fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and pride in the Sonoma State community.

Next Steps

Once submissions close, nominees will be contacted to confirm their interest and to share their personal story for consideration in the 2026 Faces of SSU campaign.

Student Evaluation Criteria

To be considered as a Face of SSU, student nominees must:

• Be an active member of the SSU community during Fall 2026
• Be willing to share their story (nominees will be contacted directly to confirm interest)
• Be or have been involved on campus through clubs, organizations, departments, athletics, or student employment
• Be in good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher) and in good conduct standing with the university

Evaluation Areas

Student nominees are reviewed across the following key areas:

1. Campus Involvement
   The nominee’s engagement in campus life, including clubs, organizations, athletics, departments, or student jobs.
2. Seawolf Spirit
   How the nominee demonstrates pride in being part of SSU and helps foster a sense of belonging within the community.
3. Personal Growth & Impact
   Ways the nominee has grown through their SSU experience and the positive impact they’ve had on peers or the campus community.

Next Steps

Once submissions close, nominees will be contacted to confirm their interest and share their story for consideration in the 2026 Faces of SSU campaign.