I am pleased to provide updates on new developments related to our plans for new athletics facilities. Tomorrow, we will release conceptual renderings of the stadium design. As I shared in a message last week, the new stadium will be home to football, men's and women's soccer, and rugby, as well as a variety of campus and community events. Sac State has secured funding for the stadium that will not have an impact on the overall budget for the University, as we seek to both protect our core mission of teaching while also creating opportunities to generate revenue for the campus and its programs. These dollars are restricted and cannot be directed to other critical needs such as academic facilities.
Today, a group of local business leaders not directly affiliated with Sacramento State, known as the "Sac-12," shared that the Sacramento Kings have offered to host our men's and women's basketball teams at Golden 1 Center. This offer is pending availability of the venue and will prioritize conference home games. I consulted with a number of Faculty Senate Executive Committee members regarding both of these developments yesterday.
After receiving feedback from that committee, we are forming several temporary advisory groups, one of which will focus on athletic facilities and conferences. The groups will include faculty, staff, and students. Given the fast-moving nature of conversations and decisions surrounding these issues, this advisory group will help ensure we make well-informed choices that align with our University's values and long-term goals.
I will continue to keep the campus community informed of new developments.
Stingers Up!
