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Stephen F. Austin State University’s dance program will livestream senior choreographic works during its production of “Danceworks: The Effect” at 7 p.m. Nov. 12-13 and 3 p.m. Nov. 14.

Unlike past years, only the performers’ immediate family members may attend the concerts in person in the HPE Complex, Room 201, because of COVID-19 guidelines.

Students, faculty and staff, and the public can watch online by making a donation in any amount at sfasu.edu/danceworks. Donors will receive an email the week of the performances containing the livestream link.

“Normally, the revenue we generate from ticket sales funds the next Danceworks performance,” said Heather Samuelson, dance program co-coordinator and assistant professor in SFA’s Department of Kinesiology and Health Science. “Because in-person attendance is greatly limited this year, we’re asking the public to help us support the future growth and success of these students.”

Danceworks serves as the capstone course for dance seniors and features tap, jazz, and modern and contemporary dance. Ten choreographic works will be performed.

“The production teaches students a variety of skills other than choreography,” Samuelson said. “Students learn how to cast a show, promote a performance, design lighting, select costumes and edit music.”

For more information, email Samuelson at samuelsoh@sfasu.edu.

The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Theatre will present the student-directed one-act play “The Bald Soprano” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, in Regents Suite A in the Baker Pattillo Student Center on the SFA campus. The show will also be livestreamed.

Directed by Sulphur Springs senior Kaitlyn McDearmont, “The Bald Soprano” is an absurdist play written by Eugène Ionesco. The storyline follows a proper English couple, the Smiths, who are sharing an evening with the Martins. The play was inspired by Ionesco’s attempt to learn English, and the dialogue is a parody of the kinds of conversations and take place in foreign-language instruction. The couples, eventually joined by the Fire Chief and his lover, who is also the Smiths’ maid, tell stories about their lives.

The cast includes San Antonio freshman Hannah Marfin as Mrs. Smith; Ferris senior Cameron Ralston as Mr. Smith; Mount Enterprise sophomore Mikayla Whitlow as Mary; Houston junior Johana Lenington as Mrs. Martin; Center sophomore Keaton Watlington as Mr. Martin; and Red Oak senior Sedona McDonald as Fire Chief.

Stage manager is Valeria De La Cruz, Zacatecas, Mexico, senior; scenic designer is Jenna Alley, Kingwood junior; costume designer is Cairo Pratt, Scurry junior; lighting designer is CaitLyne Martin, Brownsboro junior; and sound designer is Carson Cook, McKinney junior.

McDearmont is a theatre education major. As an SFA student, she lists her favorite shows with which she has been affiliated as “The Wolves,” in which she acted as assistant director; “Dancing at Lughnasa,” for which she was props master; and “Crimes of the Heart,” in which she acted in the role of Babe.

Faculty production advisor for “The Bald Soprano” is Rick Jones.

Tickets are $4. To purchase tickets or virtual access, visit the SFA Fine Arts Box Office online at boxoffice.sfasu.edu or call (936) 468-6407. Box office sales end at 4 p.m. on Oct. 30. For more information about the play, call the School of Theatre at (936) 468-4003 or visit theatre.sfasu.edu.

Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents Meeting
Oct. 25-26
Austin Building, Room 307

In accordance with COVID-19 social distancing guidelines and for the safety of all involved, only authorized participants are allowed in the conference room. The livestream of the meeting will be available at http://www.sfasu.edu/about-sfa/board-of-regents/meeting-information

SUNDAY
1 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

Welcome and Introductions

RECESS TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS

BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING

(Scheduled for approximately 1:05 p.m.)

Report: Construction Report
Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Turner Auditorium 16.30

EXECUTIVE SESSION

(Scheduled for approximately 1:30 p.m.)
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)

Report from chief information officer

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

Potential Naming Opportunities

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints, EEOC charges, Marcella Cook v. SFASU et al; Ann Wilder, Ph.D. v. SFASU; and S.M., J.C., C.O., T.R., M.W., and K.W. vs. SFASU et al. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

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 the director of athletics, head men’s basketball coach, vice presidents and the president. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Estimated adjournment 6 p.m. The board will recess for the evening with no further action expected.

MONDAY
8:30 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Welcome and Introductions

Pledge to the Flags and Invocation

Report from Cabinet

RECESS TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(Scheduled at approximately 10:30 a.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

Report: Contract Monitoring Report

9. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

10. Annual Audit Report and Audit Charter

11. Extension of Marketing Campaign Contract

12. Economic Development Administration Grant – Institutional Match

13. Ratification of the 2022-23 LAR Submission

14. Ratification of the Vivature Medical Billing Contract

15. Grant Awards

16. Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Check Cashing 3.7

Compliance 2.12
Environmental Management 13.26

Gift Reporting 3.16
Travel 3.29
Travel Card 3.30

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 11:15 a.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

6. Holiday Schedule Update 2020-2021

7. Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities 2.2

Concurrent and Dual Credit Enrollment Programs 6.9

Information Security Management 14.1
Staff Employment 11.5 (New)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition 10.9

Tuition Rebate 6.21
University Logo and Seal 15.6

The Board of Regents will recess at approximately 11:45 a.m. for a walking tour of the newly renovated Student Center Dining Hall and then break for lunch. At approximately 1:15 p.m. the Board of Regents will tour the Basketball Performance Center and the Griffith Fine Arts construction sites. The meeting will reconvene at approximately 3:15 p.m.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

(Scheduled for 3:15 p.m.)

Call to Order

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

1. Approval of Minutes for July 19-21 and September 11, 2020

Presentation and Board Action on Administrative Items 2 – 5:

2. Staff Appointments

3. Faculty Appointments

4. Changes of Status

5. Faculty Promotions

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 6 – 7):

6. Holiday Schedule Update 2020-2021

7. Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities 2.2

Concurrent and Dual Credit Enrollment Programs 6.9

Information Security Management 14.1

Staff Employment 11.5 (New)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition 10.9

Tuition Rebate 6.21
University Logo and Seal 15.6

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Item 8 and 17):

8. Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Turner Auditorium 16.30

17. Possible Naming Opportunity (Pending Executive Session)

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 9-16):

9. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

10. Annual Audit Report and Audit Charter

11. Extension of Marketing Campaign Contract

12. Economic Development Administration Grant – Institutional Match

13. Ratification of the 2022-23 LAR Submission

14. Ratification of the Vivature Medical Billing Contract

15. Grant Awards

16. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Check Cashing 3.7

Compliance 2.12
Environmental Management 13.26

Gift Reporting 3.16
Travel 3.29
Travel Card 3.30

REPORTS

President

Suspended and Modified Policies

VSIP Update

University Affairs 360 review

Legislator Meetings

Preparing for 2021

Lumberjack Innovation Team

Academic Reorganization

Other Updates

Faculty Senate

Introduction

Thanks to President and Board
Faculty flexibility and workload in a time of maximum uncertainty

Student Government Association

SGA Virtual Retreat

SGA Town Hall Meeting with Senior Leadership

COVID-19
Mental Health Awareness
Special Recognition

Estimated adjournment 5 p.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 310, and Telephone (936) 468-4048.