Alumni Association Facts

University Facts

Alumni Association Quick Facts (PDF version)
Mission: The Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the alumni, friends and current students of Stephen F. Austin State University through programs, scholarships and activities that create an attitude of continued loyalty and support.

• Alumni Association is a separate 501c(3) organization; established in December 1928
• Alumni Foundation is a separate 501c(3) organization; incorporated in December 1970
• Executive Director for Alumni Affairs is the CEO/Executive Director of both the Association and Foundation and answers to the university president and both alumni boards.
• Total assets of the Alumni Association: 2006-07: $2,136,731
• Total assets of the Alumni Foundation: 2006-07: $20,880,350
• Total Contributions & Support: 2006-07: $1,921,688
• Total number of alumni: 101,677 (degrees awarded); 58,477 living mailable
• Total number of Life Members of the Alumni Association: 7,341
• Total number of Members of the Alumni Association (includes complimentary members): 9,566
• Alumni Association Programs:
  SFA Scholarship Fund, the Mentor Ring program, the Big Dip ring presentation ceremony, Homecoming & Lumberjack Bash, Lumberjack Alley, Mardi Gras Madness, Ladyjack Academic Shootout, Celebration of Excellence, Mr. & Miss SFA, Alumni Chapters, Outstanding Graduate Awards, Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, Distinguished Professor Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumni Hall of Fame Award, Class Reunions, Academic receptions, Conferences, President’s Club, Freshman & Senior Send-Off Parties, Austin Day, Student Foundation Association, ShopSFA.com and Sawdust alumni magazine. Continue connection with current students through participation in SFA 101 and Orientation programs, classroom teaching and utilizing student interns in office operations.
• Newer Programs
  -- Major gift solicitation. Active, cooperative partner in the $37 million “Share the Legacy: The Campaign for SFA.” Recipient of $3.5 million cash gift from Dr. Vera Dugas Estate, largest cash gift in university history.
  -- Austin Scholars Endowment. Scholarship endowment aimed at recruiting National Merit finalists and semifinalists
• Highlights & Awards: Member of Council of Alumni Association Executives (CAAE), College Alumni Directors of Texas (CADT), Council of Alumni Marketing & Membership Professionals (CAMMP) and Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Received CASE awards for the past nine years for alumni programs, governmental relations programs, advertising, writing and photography.
• SFA Scholarship Fund:
  -- Award amounts: 2006-07: $825,040
  -- Permanent scholarships and awards: 1,100 (includes those in progress of being endowed)
• Chapter Program:
  -- 20 Chapters: Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Longview, Tyler, San Antonio, Victoria, Coastal Bend/Corpus Christi, Arizona, Oklahoma and Ohio. Special Interest Chapters: African-American, Agriculture, Rugby, Nursing, ROTC, SFA Faculty/Staff, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity
  -- Chapters Interest identified in: Texas Panhandle, West Texas, New England; Special Interest Chapter: Communication
  -- Intent: One of the primary objectives of the Chapter program is to groom leaders to become members of the SFA Alumni Association and Alumni Foundation boards.
• Regent Connection:
  -- 7 of the 10 members of the SFA Board of Regents are SFA alumni; 1 is a current student
  -- 7 of the Regents are Life Members of the Alumni Association; 2 are Annual Members of the Alumni Association
  -- 1 Regent has served on the Alumni Association Board of Directors

The University 2007-08 University Fast Facts brochure (file is a PDF file) (additional facts at Office of Institutional Research)

Board of Regents
Joe Max Green '60 of Nacogdoches -- Chair (Term expires 2009)
James A. Thompson '70 of Houston -- Vice Chair (Term expires 2011)
Melvin White '86 of Pflugerville -- Secretary (Term expires 2011)
Carlos Amaral '84 of Plano (Term expires 2013)
Richard Boyer '91 of Dallas (Term expires 2011)
James H. Dickerson '68 of New Braunfels (Term expires 2013)
Valerie E. Ertz of Dallas -- Chair (Term expires 2009)
John R. "Bob" Garrett '75 of Tyler (Term expires 2013)
Paul Pond of Dallas (Term expires 2009)
Lacy Claver -- Student Regent (Term expires 2009)

Regents Contact Info: http://www.sfasu.edu/regents/

SFA Profile
Year Founded--1923
First Graduating Class--1925 (11 members)
Size of Campus--419 acres

2007 Fall Enrollment-- 11,607
Faculty & Staff Members-- 1,316/Fulltime; 137/Part-time: 1,453 total
Number of States Represented in Student Body-- 45
Number of Foreign Countries Represented in Study Body-- 48
Enrollment by Residence -- 96.5% (Texas); 2.1% (Out-of-state); 1.3% (Foreign)
Top Three Counties Represented in Fall 2007-- Harris—1,772; Nacogdoches—1,501; Dallas—859
Total Number of Graduates (1925-May 2008) -- 101,677
Bachelor’s Degrees--80,864
Master’s Degrees--20,673
Doctorates--140
Fall 2008 Tuition and Fees per year-- approx. $2,532 (12 hrs; Texas resident; Non-Texas resident: approx. $5,868)
Room and Board -- approx. $4,776
Athletic Affiliation--Southland Conference, Southland Football League
Division IAA in Football, Division I in other sports

People and Numbers to Know
Baker Pattillo, President, (936) 468-2201
Ric Berry, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, (936) 468-2707
Danny Gallant, Interim Finance and Administration VP, (936) 468-2203
Steve Westbrook, Interim University Affairs VP, (936) 468-2701
Jill Still, Director of Development, (936) 468-5406
Jeff Davis, Executive Director of Alumni Affairs, (936) 468-3407
Robert Hill, Athletic Director, (936) 468-3501
University Ticket Office (936) 468-5225
Alumni Center (936) 468-3407
Office of Public Affairs (936) 468-2605
The Pine Log, student newspaper (936) 468-4703