Rollo Thomassie said:

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Well, I may be wrong, but I don't see anything in the floorplan that says, "Faculty offices." I see "Administrative offices," but that's different. Am I missing something?

By the way, if anyone is interested in a budget whitewash, read this article in the Pine Log: http://www.thepinelog.com/article_1a4b42a2-8862-11ec-8966-8fa4e755fae7.html. It would be pretty funny if it wasn't so serious.

Also, my efforts to secure a barber's chair for my program…rebuffed. Apparently some see barber's chairs as superfluous to SFA's mission. Can you imagine that? I mean, c'mon!

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I listened to the entire BOR meeting via the interweb….LOL. Including the Hanover Consulting presentation and the VP of Finance. Your characterization is incorrect.

BigJack85 said:

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Beyond Rollo. Here's some "real" academic news that I thought was positive

*Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degrees expected to be approved in the spring
*Doctorate in Social Work is in the works.
*Freshmen and Transfer applications are up close to 30%.

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We attended the first Alumni Association Ambassador assembly this past weekend. Dr. Gordon mentioned all of those in his short address to the group. He also spoke to the rapid growth of the new aviation program. He commented, without detail, that we did very well in the 87th Texas Legislature for funding. Expect to see badly needed improvements to some existing facilities starting perhaps as early as this summer. There is a cross campus group visiting and assessing every building, looking for needs and usage efficiency opportunities. Athletic facilities are included in the assessments. (We still need an athletics facilities specific master plan. SFA has never had that.)

The capital campaign is just short of $90 million. The expectation is the $100 million goal will be achieved by the end of 2022. Then, the next, much more aggressive, campaign will start.

Dr. Gordon is always high energy and positive, but it sounds like some very exciting things are happening.

Applications for fall enrollment up nearly 30% is outstanding.

SFAJack_76 said:

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BigJack85 said:

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Beyond Rollo. Here's some "real" academic news that I thought was positive

*Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degrees expected to be approved in the spring
*Doctorate in Social Work is in the works.
*Freshmen and Transfer applications are up close to 30%.

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We attended the first Alumni Association Ambassador assembly this past weekend. Dr. Gordon mentioned all of those in his short address to the group. He also spoke to the rapid growth of the new aviation program. He commented, without detail, that we did very well in the 87th Texas Legislature for funding. Expect to see badly needed improvements to some existing facilities starting perhaps as early as this summer. There is a cross campus group visiting and assessing every building, looking for needs and usage efficiency opportunities. Athletic facilities are included in the assessments. (We still need an athletics facilities specific master plan. SFA has never had that.)

The capital campaign is just short of $90 million. The expectation is the $100 million goal will be achieved by the end of 2022. Then, the next, much more aggressive, campaign will start.

Dr. Gordon is always high energy and positive, but it sounds like some very exciting things are happening.

Applications for fall enrollment up nearly 30% is outstanding.

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I love Dr Gordon...

Jacks4460 said:

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SFAJack_76 said:

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BigJack85 said:

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Beyond Rollo. Here's some "real" academic news that I thought was positive

*Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degrees expected to be approved in the spring
*Doctorate in Social Work is in the works.
*Freshmen and Transfer applications are up close to 30%.

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We attended the first Alumni Association Ambassador assembly this past weekend. Dr. Gordon mentioned all of those in his short address to the group. He also spoke to the rapid growth of the new aviation program. He commented, without detail, that we did very well in the 87th Texas Legislature for funding. Expect to see badly needed improvements to some existing facilities starting perhaps as early as this summer. There is a cross campus group visiting and assessing every building, looking for needs and usage efficiency opportunities. Athletic facilities are included in the assessments. (We still need an athletics facilities specific master plan. SFA has never had that.)

The capital campaign is just short of $90 million. The expectation is the $100 million goal will be achieved by the end of 2022. Then, the next, much more aggressive, campaign will start.

Dr. Gordon is always high energy and positive, but it sounds like some very exciting things are happening.

Applications for fall enrollment up nearly 30% is outstanding.

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I love Dr Gordon...

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I hope his (Dr Gordon's) assessment of applications/enrollment is accurate.

Also I would love to see an athletics master plan.

Well, I don't think this is enough offices to accommodate all the faculty. That might explain why the music faculty people were going building to building looking for office space. Or maybe it is just a dumb rumor. We'll see.

So, can anyone tell me whether SFA is running a budget deficit this year or not? If so, what is it? If no one can tell me, isn't that a rather damning indictment of SFA's budgeting process?

I understand that SFA's current enrollment is about 10,500, down from a peak of around 13,000 a few years back. I certainly hope enrollment increases, but applications are just that. Reminds me of the presentations given by representatives of that marketing firm the board of regents foolishly hired years ago. They invariably claimed that everything was up applications, campus visits, webpage visits, etc. but all this never translated into higher enrollment.

You guys got me all wrong, man. I am one hundred percent behind prioritizing athletics. That's why I supported the construction of that thirty million dollar practice basketball facility that benefits fifty people. And although I haven't gotten a raise in three years probably due to chronic incompetence I am confident that, someday, I might get a university-issued barber's chair too. Fingers crossed.

Rollo Thomassie said:

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Well, I don't think this is enough offices to accommodate all the faculty. That might explain why the music faculty people were going building to building looking for office space. Or maybe it is just a dumb rumor.

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It's not. That's why there's other faculty offices for music, dance, and other fine arts on other floors, but your first question about no office space on the plans is flatly answered.

It is 85 he is a very smart man and will not throw out any random numbers just for the sake of it.. He knows everything he does will be scrutinized by others so I am sure he can back it up..

Rollo Thomassie said:

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So, can anyone tell me whether SFA is running a budget deficit this year or not? If so, what is it? If no one can tell me, isn't that a rather damning indictment of SFA's budgeting process?

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The University Budget Council was set up to answer this question for you. Again, all this information is easily obtainable through the SFA website or a quick search.

https://sfasu.edu/ubc



Here's the list of the people that could answer your question if you actually wanted to know. They are all easily contactable as their emails are listed on the page referenced.

Rollo Thomassie said:

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Well, I don't think this is enough offices to accommodate all the faculty. That might explain why the music faculty people were going building to building looking for office space. Or maybe it is just a dumb rumor. We'll see.

So, can anyone tell me whether SFA is running a budget deficit this year or not? If so, what is it? If no one can tell me, isn't that a rather damning indictment of SFA's budgeting process?

I understand that SFA's current enrollment is about 10,500, down from a peak of around 13,000 a few years back. I certainly hope enrollment increases, but applications are just that. Reminds me of the presentations given by representatives of that marketing firm the board of regents foolishly hired years ago. They invariably claimed that everything was up applications, campus visits, webpage visits, etc. but all this never translated into higher enrollment.

You guys got me all wrong, man. I am one hundred percent behind prioritizing athletics. That's why I supported the construction of that thirty million dollar practice basketball facility that benefits fifty people. And although I haven't gotten a raise in three years probably due to chronic incompetence I am confident that, someday, I might get a university-issued barber's chair too. Fingers crossed.

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Rollo, I have actually seen the barbers chair that you speak of. I believe it was funded with private donations. At any rate I could find one on eBay for less than $3000.

Parts of the university are underfunded, no doubt. Your "aim" seems to be off quite a bit. Likely you have a PhD Your training and or vocation have left you bitter and empty. Move the sarcasm out of here.

Rollo Thomassie said:

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Well, I don't think this is enough offices to accommodate all the faculty. That might explain why the music faculty people were going building to building looking for office space. Or maybe it is just a dumb rumor. We'll see.

So, can anyone tell me whether SFA is running a budget deficit this year or not? If so, what is it? If no one can tell me, isn't that a rather damning indictment of SFA's budgeting process?

I understand that SFA's current enrollment is about 10,500, down from a peak of around 13,000 a few years back. I certainly hope enrollment increases, but applications are just that. Reminds me of the presentations given by representatives of that marketing firm the board of regents foolishly hired years ago. They invariably claimed that everything was up applications, campus visits, webpage visits, etc. but all this never translated into higher enrollment.

You guys got me all wrong, man. I am one hundred percent behind prioritizing athletics. That's why I supported the construction of that thirty million dollar practice basketball facility that benefits fifty people. And although I haven't gotten a raise in three years probably due to chronic incompetence I am confident that, someday, I might get a university-issued barber's chair too. Fingers crossed.

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Rollo. Do the right thing. Compare apples to apples. You compared fall enrollment to spring enrollment. That shows me that you are NOT interested in truth or linear comparison.

Rollo Thomassie said:

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So, can anyone tell me whether SFA is running a budget deficit this year or not? If so, what is it? If no one can tell me, isn't that a rather damning indictment of SFA's budgeting process?

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SFA's fiscal year ends in August, so the current fiscal year 21-22 budget uploaded to the budget website at the end of August 2021 is still current.

https://www.sfasu.edu/budget

Rollo if you want next time I am in Nacogdoches I can take you on a tour of our field house and let you meet some of our student athletes.. It really is cool getting to know them and some of their stories on how our university has given them the chance in life to better their situation..If it wasn't for organized sports a lot of them wouldn't be working towards a SFASU degree which means a lot to us..

Jacks4460 said:

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Rollo if you want next time I am in Nacogdoches I can take you on a tour of our field house and let you meet some of our student athletes.. It really is cool getting to know them and some of their stories on how our university has given them the chance in life to better their situation..If it wasn't for organized sports a lot of them wouldn't be working towards a SFASU degree which means a lot to us..

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I wouldn't waste the time. Having a PHd doesn't mean you have the power of deductive reasoning. Clearly Rollo got out his repertory "shotgun" and started firing.

SFAJack_76 said:

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#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/hXHx2LDIBn

— Ryan J Slott (@RyanJSlott) June 5, 2022

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Huge

Agree!

BigJack85 said:

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SFAJack_76 said:

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#AxeEm pic.twitter.com/hXHx2LDIBn

— Ryan J Slott (@RyanJSlott) June 5, 2022

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Huge

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Finally! This is gonna be big for SFA!

http://www.engineering.sfasu.edu/

SFAJack_76 said:

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http://www.engineering.sfasu.edu/

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Great news. I hope we "ditch" the pre-engineering curriculum.

Apparently, the hot rumor around campus is that the BOR is going to announce pursuing being a part of a university system. Lunch today concludes the three day scheduled meeting.

I've been hearing a growing bunch of rumors too, but haven't heard anything official. This could be interesting.

SFAJack_76 said:

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Apparently, the hot rumor around campus is that the BOR is going to announce pursuing being a part of a university system. Lunch today concludes the three day scheduled meeting.

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Sounds like it is going to happen.

SFAJack_76 said:

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Apparently, the hot rumor around campus is that the BOR is going to announce pursuing being a part of a university system. Lunch today concludes the three day scheduled meeting.

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Enlighten me, 76. What would be the pros and cons?

SFA Jack Fanatic said:

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SFAJack_76 said:

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Apparently, the hot rumor around campus is that the BOR is going to announce pursuing being a part of a university system. Lunch today concludes the three day scheduled meeting.

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Enlighten me, 76. What would be the pros and cons?

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I'm the wrong person to lay that out. I don't know enough about the subject.