The following university policies have been revised in accordance with the Handbook of Operating Procedures Stakeholder Review Plan associated with each policy. These policies were approved by Dr. Neal Weaver, SFA President, on Oct. 18.

01-308 Authority for Official Statements

04-207 Transfer of Undergraduate Credit

05-603 Solicitation, Acceptance, Processing, and Management of Gifts

University policy 03-216 Staff Employment has been revised due to a university initiative that requires immediate effect.

In accordance with 01-101 Handbook of Operating Procedures Administration, the university president has authority to approve/implement a provisional policy as necessary when federal or state laws, regulatory actions or compelling circumstances make expedited policy implementation prudent or necessary.

View the policies in the Handbook of Operating Procedures. For details regarding the revisions, contact April Smith at alsmith@sfasu.edu.

SFA’s STEM Education and Research Center will host High School STEM Day Feb. 28 and is inviting faculty and staff interested in leading activity sessions, participating in the resource fair, or learning more to fill out this form.

The center expects more than 300 high schoolers to attend this annual event that exposes students to a wide variety of hands-on activities led by faculty and staff representing STEM from across campus. Morning sessions will focus on cross-disciplinary approaches to STEM that not only engage students but spark interest and awareness in STEM fields and careers. Students will also learn about university resources and college preparation from various centers and programs on campus, and they will interact with faculty members and SFA students in a panel discussion that afternoon.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to inform students about Minorpalooza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom.

The come-and-go event allows students to talk with faculty members and department leaders from across campus about minors, majors and academic opportunities. The event will also include free swag and door prizes.

Sign up for the following Center for Teaching and Learning professional development workshops in myTraining.

Canva for Educators, with Dr. Derek Walton and Kelsey Wigand: 2 p.m. today

Aligning Objectives and Assessments, with Drs. Cynthia Kilpatrick and Christina Wilson: Noon Friday, Oct 25

Microsoft 365 & Zoom for Seamless Course Management & Collaboration, with Theunis Oliphant: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 29

The Center for Career and Professional Development will host the Teacher Career Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Nov. 1 in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Grand and Twilight Ballrooms.

Students interested in working in education can meet with over 100 employers looking for in-classroom educators, special-topic teachers, coaches, IT support, facilities and more. This event is free for all students to attend, but professional dress is required. For more information, visit the CCPD website.

The Center for Career and Professional Development is hosting a résumé workshop from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 30 in the McKibben Education Building, Room 131. CCPD staff will offer tips for creating a great first impression with a résumé.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to inform their students about the workshop. If you would like your students to attend a workshop for a course, inform the CCPD so a staff member can send you an attendance record.

Three SFA students led by faculty representative, Dr. Rashid Mia, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, will participate in the Scholars Transforming Through Research advocacy program, presented by the Council on Undergraduate Research. This marks the first time SFA students have participated in the competitive application-based program.

Human Resources is hosting the remaining Zoom sessions for the current hiring toolkit training series from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates:

Session 6: Search Summary Form and EEO Review: tomorrow, training link

Session 7a: Hiring Proposal - Staff: Oct. 30, training link

Session 7b: Hiring Proposal - Faculty: Nov. 6, training link

These sessions are for any staff or faculty who either serve on a committee or have responsibilities within the hiring process. The toolkit is designed to assist search committee members and hiring managers with making hiring decisions that further strengthen SFA’s ability to enhance and enrich student experiences

Ajero was a judge for this year’s Memphis International Piano Festival and Competition at The University of Memphis' Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music. He judged both the collegiate and young artist divisions. Competitors performed for the remote panel of judges live utilizing Yamaha Disklavier Player Piano technology that enabled their performances to be transmitted in real-time to the judges' Yamaha Disklavier Player Pianos.

SFA has announced a full calendar of events for Homecoming 2024, including the annual Homecoming concert featuring headliner Josh Abbott Band and opener Heat Above beginning 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Intramural Fields.

Click "Read More" for details or view the full Homecoming calendar online.

Every fall semester, Campus Recreation hosts a 5K race during Homecoming week with a route that winds through campus and includes a combination of road and paved trails. This race is the main source of fundraising for the Dr. Raymond Lee Worsham Scholarship, which provides financial assistance to current Campus Rec student employees.

The timed 5K will begin at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Alumni Drive roundabout. Registered participants will receive a T-shirt, and top category winners will receive medals. Participants in the mile option, which will not be timed, can purchase a T-shirt if they wish.

The virtual runner option allows participants to show support for SFA and the Worsham scholarship even if they can’t attend the event in Nacogdoches. They receive their T-shirts in the mail and complete their 5Ks wherever they are during Homecoming week.

To register for the 5K, visit the event's webpage. To volunteer, fill out this form.

The School of Theatre and Dance will present "The Three Musketeers" Nov. 14-17 based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas and adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig.

Special high school matinees are planned for Nov 14 and 15. Those interested in attending are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. For ticketing information, contact the Fine Arts Box Office at ext. 6407.

Human Resources is highlighting three job postings this issue:

Electronics Technician II

Counselor (Mental Health Professional)

Assistant Professor - Sculpture

To view more job openings, visit careers.sfasu.edu.

"Remembering Tigers," a breathtaking photo coffee table book, captures the beauty of tigers to raise awareness for their conservation. Featuring images from top wildlife photographers, the project donates all profits to protect these endangered animals. Check out the breathtaking photos and read more at mymodernmet.com.