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The Trombone Choir at Stephen F. Austin State University will perform a recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Cole Concert Hall in the Wright Music Building on the SFA campus.

Directed by Dr. Deb Scott, professor of trombone, the 22-member choir will perform “Canzona XIII,” composed by Giovanni Gabrieli in the 16th century for St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice.

“This piece will feature three choirs of all trombones, including the contra bass trombone, which plays in the range of the tuba,” Scott said.

Two other sacred pieces that Scott described as “beautiful chorales” are on the program, including “Ave Maria” by Anton Bruckner and arranged by Douglas Yeo, and “Holy is God the Lord” by Felix Mendelssohn.

The concert will also feature a piece by Dmitri Kabalevsky.

“Overture to ‘Colas Breugnon’ is a lively fun piece composed originally for an opera orchestra by Kabalevsky and arranged for trombone choir by Gary Slechta,” Scott said.

The recital a joint presentation of the College of Fine Arts and School of Music and is part of the Cole Performing Arts Series.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

An assortment of quartets and duos will be featured in the upcoming concert of the Stone Fort Wind Quintet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Cole Concert Hall on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus.

The quintet is made up of SFA School of Music faculty members Christina Guenther, flute; John W. Goodall, oboe; Christopher Ayer, clarinet; Staci Spring, bassoon; and Charles Gavin, horn.

This faculty recital will open with “A Comical Overture” by the Austrian composer Ernst Spies. The piece “pokes fun at the melodramatic concert overture by emphasizing the cliché musical devices that are often employed in 19th century dramatic music,” according to Ayer.

Guenther and Ayer will perform Duos for Flute and Clarinet by the American composer Robert Muczynski. A composer who was in demand for his film and television scores, Muczynski’s music has been perennially popular for its accessibility to audiences.

“The Duos are full of familiar rhythmic vitality, a hallmark of his music,” Ayer said.

The program also includes Gioachino Rossini’s Quartet in B-flat, which is “full of the tongue-in-cheek Rossini style and is fun for the performers and audience alike,” Ayer said.

The concert will close with “The New-Found Journal” by San Antonio native Kerry Turner, an award-winning composer who has written many exceptional compositions for winds and performs with the Luxembourg Philharmonic.

“‘The New-Found Journal’ is a musical depiction of someone discovering an old, leather bound journal from a previous era and the excitement that goes along with reading first-person accounts as a window into another time,” Ayer said.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

Future college students will have the opportunity to experience a taste of campus life during a free, action-packed open-house Saturday, Nov. 14, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches.

Prospective students will get to visit with university faculty and staff members, tour the campus and residence halls, and preview academic programs during the SFA Showcase Saturday event.

“There is no better time than Showcase Saturday to visit the beautiful SFA campus and witness firsthand what it’s like to be a Lumberjack,” said Ryan Horne, assistant director of SFA’s Office of Admissions.

“Guests are encouraged to visit one-on-one with our faculty members to learn more about our quality, personalized academic programs, and our staff members will be available to answer questions about everything from admission requirements to financial aid to residence life.”

SFA is a comprehensive, residential university located in the heart of Texas Forest Country. Approximately 13,000 students attend SFA, which is within a few hours’ drive of Texas’ major metropolitan areas.

Showcase Saturday event registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. on the first floor of the Baker Pattillo Student Center and will remain open until 12:45 p.m. Each person who registers will receive an information packet. The opening program begins at 12:45 p.m. and will provide an overview of the day’s events.

Guests will then be able to visit with representatives of the academic departments until 4 p.m. at the Academic Fair in the Student Recreation Center. A Student Services Fair will be held until 4:30 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center.

Campus and residence hall tours will begin at 1:30 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. Campus tours will take students on a guided walk of the SFA campus, while the self-guided residence hall tours will showcase several halls on both the north and south ends of campus.

Admissions counselors will be available to discuss admission procedures and requirements in the Rusk Building, Room 206, from 1:30 to 5 p.m. and at several freshmen and transfer admissions sessions held throughout the day.

Financial aid information sessions will be held at 2:30, 3:15 and 4 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center’s Twilight Ballroom. Residence Life information sessions will be held at 2:30, 3:15 and 4 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center’s movie theater on the second floor.

Participating prospective students will receive a free SFA T-shirt after completing an evaluation form in the tent located in the courtyard area of the Rusk Building.

For more information about SFA’s Showcase Saturday, contact the SFA Office of Admissions at (936) 468-2504 or email admissions@sfasu.edu.

O P E N M E E T I NG N O T I C E
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
November 1 and 2, 2015
Meeting 300
Austin Building 307

The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day Board Meeting and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda:

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 1:15 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

(scheduled for 1:15 p.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 10 and 11:

10.Authorization to Demolish University Woods Apartments, Todd Hall and Gibbs Hall forSTEM Building Construction

11.Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Campus Facilities for Political Purposes 16.8

Class Meeting Times 4.12

Vending 16.35

Report: Current Construction

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 1:45 p.m. or following the previous committee adjournment.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 8 and 9:

8.Name Change for Department of English in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

9.Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Authorization for the University President to Suspend Faculty and Staff 11.3

Bookstore Textbook Orders 10.1

Comprehensive Scholarship Administration (NEW)

Computer and Network Security 14.2

Continuing Education 5.3

Course Fees 3.8

Faculty Workload 7.13

Final Examination Scheduling 7.14

Food Services 10.2

Meeting and Conducting Classes 7.18

Misconduct in Scholarly or Creative Activities 7.19

Notary Public 2.8

Organized Work Stoppage 11.18

Outside Employment 11.19

Reduction in Force of Nonacademic Employees 11.23

Regents Professor 7.24

Scholarship Disbursement 6.17 (TO BE DELETED)

Second Baccalaureate Degrees 6.18

Selection of Vice Presidents, Athletic Director and Head Coaches 1.8

Sick Leave 12.18

Sick Leave Pool 12.19 (TO BE DELETED)

Ticket Office Services 16.29

Workplace Accommodations for Lactation and Breastfeeding 11.33 (NEW)

Report: Project CEO

Report: Aramark

Report: ROTC Leadership

Report: TEDxSFA

Report: Global Citizenship Series in Houston Area

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 2:30 p.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 12 – 15:

12. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

13. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report

14. Grant Awards

15. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Fraud 2.7

Private Support Organizations or Donors 3.25

Property Inventory and Management 17.14

Report: Texas A&M University System Investments

Report: Richards Carlberg

MEETING OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 3:30 p.m. or following the previous committee adjournment.)

Report: Update on Strategic Plan

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At approximately 4 p.m. or immediately following the prior meeting, the board will move to executive session for consideration of the following items:

Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel or Devices. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)

• Update from chief information officer

• Texas Administrative Code Section 202 Information Security Audit

Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale or Value of Real Property. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)

Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073)

Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to Dr. Michael Stroup, the vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints and claims; EEOC complaints; Title IX compliance; and Timothy Dugger v. SFASU. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN OPEN SESSION

(This meeting will convene at approximately 5 p.m. or immediately following the previous committee adjournment.)

Finance and Audit Committee Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 12 and 13:

12. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

13. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report

Estimated adjournment: 5:15 p.m. The board will recess for the evening with no further action expected.

THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TWO-DAY BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2

9 a.m.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Pledge to the Flags

Invocation

Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Regents

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

1. Approval of Minutes of July 27 and 28, 2015, and August 17, 2015, Board of Regents Meetings

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 2 – 7:

2. Faculty Appointments

3. Staff Appointments

4. Changes of Status

5. Promotions

6. Faculty Leave of Absence without Pay

7. Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 8 – 9):

8. Name Change for Department of English in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

9. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Authorization for the University President to Suspend Faculty and Staff 11.3

Bookstore Textbook Orders 10.1

Comprehensive Scholarship Administration (NEW)

Computer and Network Security 14.2

Continuing Education 5.3

Course Fees 3.8

Faculty Workload 7.13

Final Examination Scheduling 7.14

Food Services 10.2

Meeting and Conducting Classes 7.18

Misconduct in Scholarly or Creative Activities 7.19

Notary Public 2.8

Organized Work Stoppage 11.18

Outside Employment 11.19

Reduction in Force of Nonacademic Employees 11.23

Regents Professor 7.24

Scholarship Disbursement 6.17 (TO BE DELETED)

Second Baccalaureate Degrees 6.18

Selection of Vice Presidents, Athletic Director and Head Coaches 1.8

Sick Leave 12.18

Sick Leave Pool 12.19 (TO BE DELETED)

Ticket Office Services 16.29

Workplace Accommodations for Lactation and Breastfeeding 11.33 (NEW)

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 10 – 11):

10.Authorization to Demolish University Woods Apartments, Todd Hall and Gibbs Hall for STEM Building Construction

11.Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Campus Facilities for Political Purposes 16.8

Class Meeting Times 4.12

Vending 16.35

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 14 – 15):

14. Grant Awards

15.Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Fraud 2.7

Private Support Organizations or Donors 3.25

Property Inventory and Management 17.14

Reports:

President

– Upcoming Dates

– The Gala

– Commencement

– Provost Search

– Tobacco Policy

– Campus Carry

– Marching Band in New York

Faculty Senate

– Joint Resolution to Establish SFA as a Tobacco-Free Campus

– Senate Update

– Faculty Accomplishment

– Student Government Association

– SGA Retreat

– Tobacco-Free Campus Update

– True Lumberjack

Appointment of Nominating Committee for Board Officers 2016-2017

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING

(approximately 11 a.m.)

Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects (Section 551.071). Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of the Board of Regents, Austin Building 308, Telephone (936) 468-4048.

Due to predictions of inclement weather, the Stephen F. Austin State University Homecoming parade scheduled for Saturday morning has been canceled.

The “Haunted Homecoming” weekend festivities are still scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Friday with the SFA Alumni Association Golf Tournament at the Piney Woods Country Club, followed by the Back in Nac Social from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Bell Restaurant and Bar in downtown Nacogdoches.

The Homecoming bonfire and pep rally, will begin at 8 p.m. Friday night. The event, which features a concert by Frankie Ballard, was originally slated to begin at 9 p.m.

Registration for the 6th annual Lumberjack Homecoming 5K will begin at 7 a.m. Saturday, with parking and bus pick-up at the Regions Bank parking lot, 300 E. Main. The race begins at 8 a.m. at the SFA Recreation Center parking lot, near the corner of Wilson Street and Starr Avenue.

The Homecoming Flap “Jack” Breakfast will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Mast Hall, 317 E. Main St. The family-friendly Jack-O-Ween fall festival begins at noon at the corner of Raguet and Hayter streets and will include bounce houses, face painting, balloon animals, games and giveaways. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes.

The SFA Lumberjack football team will take on the University of the Incarnate Word at 3 p.m. at Homer Bryce Stadium.

For more information about events and weather-related schedule changes, visit http://www.sfaalumni.com/event/Homecoming

The fourth annual Homecoming Online Auction will continue through 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.

To purchase tickets and Duck Dash sponsorships visit the SFA Alumni Association website. To contact the Alumni Association, call (936) 468-3407 or visit the Tracie D. Pearman Alumni Center located on Vista Drive.

Dr. Mary Olle, human sciences professor at Stephen F. Austin State University, has created a new experiential learning farm-to-table lab for students majoring in hospitality and food, dietetics and nutrition. Recently, dozens of students from two of Olle’s production meal management courses visited Appleby Community Farm for a tour of the property, and to gain insight into managing and marketing a local organic community garden.

This lab took place during a two-week period as the students visited the farm and then prepared meals based on the fresh produce at Appleby Community Farm. During the first week of the lab, farm owner and farmer Bryan Pruett walked the students around the grounds while pointing out different crops and describing farming techniques.

Pruett and his wife Cindy opened the farm in 2009. Pruett said they currently have three-and-a-half acres under cultivation but will expand as needed.

Students toured Pruett’s citrus greenhouse, where he grows a variety of produce including lemon trees. Also, students viewed the starter greenhouse and other sections of the farm where the Pruetts grow varieties of peppers, tomatoes, peaches, collard greens, flowers, and more.

The lab required students to create a meal under a specific budget and to use ingredients grown at Appleby Community Farm. Students built their recipes around produce available at the farm and returned to reap the harvest last week.

“Farm-to-table is not just a trend anymore, it’s mainstream,” Olle said. “This lab is a great opportunity for our students to see home-grown production since many of our students have never experienced farm life.”

Students worked in groups and some were tasked with cooking an appetizer, while others created entrees and side dishes. SFA faculty and staff members were invited to sample the meal.

Students prepared dishes such as mozzarella pesto bruschetta, arugula salad, strawberry basil bruschetta, stuffed eggplant, grilled rainbow peppers with herb cream cheese, baked eggplant with penne pasta, Santa Fe skillet, potato gratin with chives, and bacon-wrapped jalapeño peppers.

“This lab was a great addition to the curriculum, and it showed the students a different side to meal preparation,” Olle said.

Olle was pleased with the lab results and is looking forward to future semesters.

“The experience connected student learning with the community and industry. It also allowed the students to demonstrate their creativity by incorporating the fresh produce into the recipes they prepared,” Olle said. “This was the first time for this class to actually utilize the farm-to-table concept, and I hope to continue in the future.”