SFA announces the appointment of Dr. Jordan M. Barkley as the institution’s new provost and executive vice president for the Division of Academic Affairs. Barkley will be charged with guiding SFA’s academic programs, faculty development and fiscal responsibilities.

Join Dr. Neal and Kristi Weaver for a campuswide come-and-go lunch for faculty, staff and students between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. April 28.

Pick up your lunch at either Food Hall 1923 or Eatery on East and join the SFA family in Sesquicentennial Plaza. Dessert will be served near Surfin’ Steve.

Faculty and staff who plan to attend should fill out the RSVP form.

The National Student Employment Association designates one week each year for universities and colleges across the country to recognize, appreciate and encourage student employees.

SFA has more than 1,400 student employees who play a key role in our educational, research and operational excellence. They perform invaluable services with enthusiasm, dedication and initiative.

We encourage departments to take the opportunity during National Student Employee Appreciation Week, April 14-18, as well as throughout the year, to thank their student employees and let them know that their efforts are valued.

In addition to retirees, SFASU Foundation Award recipients, and faculty members who have served 10, 20 or 30 years, the following award recipients were honored at the Faculty Awards Ceremony April 8.

Teaching Excellence

• Dr. Brittney L. Falahola, associate professor of mathematics and statistics, College of Sciences and Mathematics

• Dr. Samantha M. Inman, associate professor of music theory, Micky Elliott College of Fine Arts

• Dr. J. Lindsey Kennon, assistant professor of education studies, James I. Perkins College of Education

• Dr. Amy L. Mehaffey, lecturer of marketing, Nelson Rusche College of Business

• Dr. John Michael Mehaffey, associate professor of agriculture, Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture

• Dr. Juan Carlos Ureña, professor of languages, cultures and communication, College of Liberal and Applied Arts

• Dr. Derek R. Walton, assistant professor of marketing, NRCB

Service Excellence

• Dr. Mindy Faulkner, associate professor of earth sciences and geologic resources, CSM

• Dr. Mario Morera Jiménez, assistant professor of languages, cultures and communication, CLAA

• Dr. Christopher J. McKenna, associate professor of business communication and legal studies, NRCB

• Dr. Deb Scott, professor of music, ECFA

• Dr. Jeremy P. Stovall, professor of forestry, ATCFA

• Dr. Sarah M. Straub, associate professor of education studies, JPCE

• Lance Treviño, adjunct faculty, music composition, ECFA

Scholarly and Creative Excellence

• Dr. Chrissy J. Cross, professor of education studies, JPCE

• Dr. Ghanem Ayed Elhersh, assistant professor of media and communication, CLAA

• Dr. Cord B. Eversole, assistant professor of forestry, ATCFA

• Dr. Jessica L. Glasscock, assistant professor of forestry, ATCFA

• Dr. David A. Lewis, professor of art history, ECFA

• Laura M. Logan, clinical instructor of nursing, CSM

• Dr. Andrew M. Thornley, associate professor of business communication and legal studies, NRCB

• Dr. Jacob A. Turner, associate professor of mathematics and statistics, CSM

Rivera presented at the National Science Teaching Association’s Science Education Conference in Philadelphia.

Rivera presented on the center’s Robotics and Coding Camp and the FIRST LEGO League program. Her presentation emphasized the benefits these camps and activities have on third through eighth grade students and offered recommendations for how others can implement similar programs.

Ajero presented to students and faculty members at The University of Texas at Dallas' Bass School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. His presentation, “Enhancing Music Development & Practice with Technology,” demonstrated the use of MIDI, digital audio and smart technologies that teachers and students can utilize to develop their listening skills, strengthen their ability to collaborate with other musicians and explore their creativity with AI-enhanced music creation tools.

CCPD’s Adding Professional Development Into Your Classroom and Appointments: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 10, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

Lumberjack Entrepreneurship Competition submission deadline: April 11

Picnic in the Pines: 6 to 9 p.m. April 11, Culinary Café

CCPD’s Adding Professional Development Into Your Classroom and Appointments: 2 to 3 p.m. April 15, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

CCPD’s Résumé Guidebook: 3 to 4 p.m. April 15, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

ETRC photo digitization workshop: 4 p.m. April 17, Steen Library, first floor

OIP Global Gateway event: South Africa: 3 p.m. April 21, Steen Library, Room 103

CCPD’s Career Coaching and Exploration: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. April 22, Baker Pattillo Student Center, Room 3.201

CCPD’s Résumé Guidebook: 11 a.m. to noon April 23 on Zoom (link will be emailed in advance to those who register)

Staff Service Awards ceremony: 2 to 4 p.m. April 23, Cole STEM Building atrium