Leadership Mail

Second Century Committee
Oct. 4, 2024 - 4:17 p.m.

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Dear SFA community,

I am excited to announce the formation of the Second Century Committee, which will play a critical role in shaping the future of Stephen F. Austin State University. This committee is responsible for developing the university's strategic plan as we embark on our second century of providing exceptional education and service to our students and community.

The Second Century Committee is composed of stakeholders from across campus who will work collaboratively to assess SFA’s current position, identify opportunities for growth and improvement, and set strategic goals that will guide our institution for years to come.

I want to express my gratitude to the committee members for their willingness to serve in this capacity and for their dedication to SFA's success. Together, we will ensure that our university continues to thrive and excel in its second century and beyond.

Academic Affairs

  • Megan Weatherly, Executive Director, Lumberjack Learning Commons
  • Brent McLemore, Director, Center for Professional and Continuing Education

Athletics

  • Jordan Berry, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services

Audit Services

  • Justin McAninch, Assistant Chief Audit Executive

College of Business

  • Rob McDermand, Senior Lecturer, Management and Marketing
  • Beverly Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Economics and Finance
  • Jose Vega, Director, Accounting

College of Education

  • Linda Bobo, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Science
  • Andrew Southerland, Assistant Professor, Human Services and Education Leadership
  • Jannah Nerren, Chair, Education Studies

College of Fine Arts

  • Amanda Breitbach, Associate Professor, Art
  • Scott LaGraff, Professor, Music
  • J.D. Salas, Interim Director, Music

College of Forestry and Agriculture

  • Jeremy Stovall, Professor, Forestry
  • Candis Scallan, Associate Professor, Agriculture
  • Sheryll Jerez, Director, Environmental Science

College of Liberal and Applied Arts

  • Janice Cho, Assistant Professor, Media and Communication
  • John Pruit, Associate Professor, Anthropology, Geography and Sociology
  • Freddie Avant, Director/Professor, Social Work

College of Sciences and Mathematics

  • C.J. Aul, Associate Professor, Physics, Engineering and Astronomy
  • Erin Childress, Director, Pre-health Professions
  • Lesa Beverly, Chair, Mathematics and Statistics

Enrollment Management

  • Andrew Roybal-Cano, Manager, SFA One Stop
  • Megan Kelley, Academic Partnerships Coordinator

Organizational Effectiveness

  • Bill Richardson, Assistant Director of Construction, Physical Plant Department
  • Kay Johnson, Executive Director, Finance and Administration
  • Kendall Rocha, Assistant Director, Payroll
  • Tracey Foster, Enterprise Applications Manager, Information Technology Services

Student Affairs

  • George Montgomery, Assistant Dean of Students
  • Lacey Folsom, Director of Student Engagement
  • Kate Childress, Assistant Director, Orientation and Transition Programs
  • Brittany Beck, Director, Orientation and Transition Programs

University Advancement

  • Korbin Pate, Executive Director, University Marketing Communications

Ad hoc

  • Neal Weaver, President
  • Damon Derrick, VP & General Counsel

The committee will begin its work this fall, and the campus community will be informed as more information and updates become available.

-Neal Weaver