I would suspect you are right about it being relative to this tweet.Jacks4460 said:I saw a tweet from Ryan a week or two ago that said something about a big commitment he got for some long term sponsorship...BigJack85 said:
I looked at the Board of Regents webpage and it appears there was a meeting yesterday regarding a pending gift/naming rights ......
Interesting.
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Thanks BigJack85BigJack85 said:
If you haven't looked at the "Presidential Search" town hall video it's worth a peek. About 1 -1/2 long. Ryan Ivey KNOCKS it out of the park in my opinion. I mean what an articulate and thoughtful guy. He's all in and seems to have a true vision.
After listening to the complete video I lamented that it really comes down to ONE thing. We need a big donor to step in and help us get a couple programs that Quickly help us expand. Also, pay for some of the athletic facilities we need.
Check it out. It's under Presidential Search in the A-Z search menu.
yes sir 76 thats the tweet...SFAJack_76 said:I would suspect you are right about it being relative to this tweet.Jacks4460 said:I saw a tweet from Ryan a week or two ago that said something about a big commitment he got for some long term sponsorship...BigJack85 said:
I looked at the Board of Regents webpage and it appears there was a meeting yesterday regarding a pending gift/naming rights ......
Interesting.
Ok, color me stupid, but I don't see an A-Z search menu. Or is it on a different site?BigJack85 said:
If you haven't looked at the "Presidential Search" town hall video it's worth a peek. About 1 -1/2 long. Ryan Ivey KNOCKS it out of the park in my opinion. I mean what an articulate and thoughtful guy. He's all in and seems to have a true vision.
After listening to the complete video I lamented that it really comes down to ONE thing. We need a big donor to step in and help us get a couple programs that Quickly help us expand. Also, pay for some of the athletic facilities we need.
Check it out. It's under Presidential Search in the A-Z search menu.
djsfw57 said:Ok, color me stupid, but I don't see an A-Z search menu. Or is it on a different site?BigJack85 said:
If you haven't looked at the "Presidential Search" town hall video it's worth a peek. About 1 -1/2 long. Ryan Ivey KNOCKS it out of the park in my opinion. I mean what an articulate and thoughtful guy. He's all in and seems to have a true vision.
After listening to the complete video I lamented that it really comes down to ONE thing. We need a big donor to step in and help us get a couple programs that Quickly help us expand. Also, pay for some of the athletic facilities we need.
Check it out. It's under Presidential Search in the A-Z search menu.
At the top bar on the main sfasu page look for A-Z search. Look under P
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
I for one am appalled that we Sawmillers have no one on the screening committee.SFAJack_76 said:
Perhaps this helps.
http://www.sfasu.edu/about-sfa/presidential-search
98.7% of the best ideas that SFA has had in the past 3 years have come from here and I will not stand for this snub. We picket at Dawn!
For what it's worth, the schedule laid out in the Presidential search thread makes it look like we're not hearing anything until August.
Looking at the search thread now. Things I like
This should be an interesting ride. I just want to make sure they get someone committed to the University and not someone looking to pad their resume as they try to move up the "corporate" ladder.
- "beginning of a comprehensive national search for the ninth president of Stephen F. Austin State University"
- "we are confident we will attract and select an accomplished, visionary and inspirational president with an appreciation for the value of public higher education to lead SFA to its brightest future"
- "Initial interviews with top ~10 candidates are conducted"
This should be an interesting ride. I just want to make sure they get someone committed to the University and not someone looking to pad their resume as they try to move up the "corporate" ladder.
. See Dr Dan Angeldrhuggybear said:
Looking at the search thread now. Things I like
- "beginning of a comprehensive national
search for the ninth president of Stephen F. Austin State University"- "we are confident we will attract and select an accomplished, visionary and inspirational president with an appreciation for the value of public higher education to lead SFA to its brightest future"
- "Initial interviews with top ~10 candidates are conducted"
This should be an interesting ride. I just want to make sure they get someone committed to the University and not someone looking to pad their resume as they try to move up the "corporate" ladder.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
I wish Alton Frailey would put his name in the hat.. Very well respected administrator and leader.. Led a huge Katy ISD.. He is the type that will want to stay in Nacogdoches and not pad his resume..
Based on comments about Frailey and his tenure at Katy, from folks within Katy ISD, I don't believe he would be a good fit. I won't comment beyond that.Jacks4460 said:
I wish Alton Frailey would put his name in the hat.. Very well respected administrator and leader.. Led a huge Katy ISD.. He is the type that will want to stay in Nacogdoches and not pad his resume..
Yeah I think people know he would take the job, but he's having plenty of issues with being superintendent here in Nacogdoches. While I'm all for fundraisers, I don't think that I want someone who is primarily that as president.
Totally agree 76.
My ask is that we please get someone that has a STRONG background in the natural/physical sciences. Help develop our Engineering/Physics etc.
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
I believe the Provost at UT Dallas has a chemistry background. She makes 250k I believe.BigJack85 said:
My ask is that we please get someone that has a STRONG background in the natural/physical sciences. Help develop our Engineering/Physics etc.
Sounds like someone who could help raise our academic profile & would have decent connections to Dallas/UT money sources.
This is a good thread.. I have seen lots of different input.. Hate to hear that 76.. Yes his hands are full right now with NISD.. I agree someone with a science background and engineering degrees..
Thanks!BigJack85 said:djsfw57 said:Ok, color me stupid, but I don't see an A-Z search menu. Or is it on a different site?BigJack85 said:
If you haven't looked at the "Presidential Search" town hall video it's worth a peek. About 1 -1/2 long. Ryan Ivey KNOCKS it out of the park in my opinion. I mean what an articulate and thoughtful guy. He's all in and seems to have a true vision.
After listening to the complete video I lamented that it really comes down to ONE thing. We need a big donor to step in and help us get a couple programs that Quickly help us expand. Also, pay for some of the athletic facilities we need.
Check it out. It's under Presidential Search in the A-Z search menu.
At the top bar on the main sfasu page look for A-Z search. Look under P
Rumor has it that Rick Perry is leaving the Department of Energy.
His personal politics aside, he'd bring a lot of fundraising & Texas Political power to the position, if we could convince him to be a candidate.
His personal politics aside, he'd bring a lot of fundraising & Texas Political power to the position, if we could convince him to be a candidate.
I don't always get your humor. Surely you jest.TallTexan said:
Rumor has it that Rick Perry is leaving the Department of Energy.
His personal politics aside, he'd bring a lot of fundraising & Texas Political power to the position, if we could convince him to be a candidate.
It started out as a joke to a friend who was glad he was leaving the DoE, then I got to really thinking about it, & it turned into an idea that's not so wild. RP has every connection we could ever want as a University in Texas. His profile would bring a decent level of credibility, & he's known to be a great promoter & fundraiser.
I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of Governor Perry, but Former Governor Perry could be a big asset to the university for the next 5 to 6 years.
I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of Governor Perry, but Former Governor Perry could be a big asset to the university for the next 5 to 6 years.
FWIW, sometimes even I don't get my humor.SFAJack_76 said:
I don't always get your humor. Surely you jest.
TallTexan said:
It started out as a joke to a friend who was glad he was leaving the DoE, then I got to really thinking about it, & it turned into an idea that's not so wild. RP has every connection we could ever want as a University in Texas. His profile would bring a decent level of credibility, & he's known to be a great promoter & fundraiser.
I'll admit, I wasn't a huge fan of Governor Perry, but Former Governor Perry could be a big asset to the university for the next 5 to 6 years.
You can guarantee that we'd be moved into the A&M system
Axe 'Em Jacks - Class of 85'
Ya that's the biggest caveat & it'd have to be understood beforehand & a clause in his contract.
Ah yeah....NO
This made me gasp out loud.TallTexan said:
Rumor has it that Rick Perry is leaving the Department of Energy.
His personal politics aside, he'd bring a lot of fundraising & Texas Political power to the position, if we could convince him to be a candidate.
Assuming you could lock out his desire to join the A&M system, this would be a homerun hire for 5 years or so in my opinion.
Sul Ross got 45 million from TxLege this week for two new buildings. That's nearly half of what we're trying to raise in our 5 year fund & they didn't even half to go to any donors to get it.
Perry's fundraising ability & political connections could put us on another tier as a university.
I know he's not a popular figure politically on both sides of the aisle for the common man, but when you're governor for 12 years, you build up a lot of favors with the monied class.
I'd give this about a 10% chance of happening, but if it did, I think he'd leave the university in a better position than he found it. He could go around cheerleading about the SFA Miracle for 5 years. Worth a thought atleast.
Sul Ross got 45 million from TxLege this week for two new buildings. That's nearly half of what we're trying to raise in our 5 year fund & they didn't even half to go to any donors to get it.
Perry's fundraising ability & political connections could put us on another tier as a university.
I know he's not a popular figure politically on both sides of the aisle for the common man, but when you're governor for 12 years, you build up a lot of favors with the monied class.
I'd give this about a 10% chance of happening, but if it did, I think he'd leave the university in a better position than he found it. He could go around cheerleading about the SFA Miracle for 5 years. Worth a thought atleast.
ExecJet from Lubbock stopped in Nacogdoches for 20 minutes today. Potentially flying in a Presidency candidate?
Not sure if we're at that stage yet though. Also, would seem odd on a Holiday weekend.
Not sure if we're at that stage yet though. Also, would seem odd on a Holiday weekend.
Maybe someone visiting TJ from Tech?
Or, picking him up.Pilotgirl said:
Maybe someone visiting TJ from Tech?
That was my thought since it was such a quick stop, but the plane flew to Dallas & isn't leaving until after lunch tomorrow to head to Fayetville.SFAJack_76 said:Or, picking him up.Pilotgirl said:
Maybe someone visiting TJ from Tech?
TallTexan said:That was my thought since it was such a quick stop, but the plane flew to Dallas & isn't leaving until after lunch tomorrow to head to Fayetville.SFAJack_76 said:Or, picking him up.Pilotgirl said:
Maybe someone visiting TJ from Tech?
What are you using to track these flights?
FlightAware.com.
Code for Nacogdoches International is KOCH.
Code for Nacogdoches International is KOCH.
Perry would be interesting hire but it would make me very nervous about him trying to pull SFA into the A&M system. I am an Aggie. I grew up with A&M. Attended A&M. I still attend a game when I can but SFA does not need to be a part of the A&M System. SFA needs to stand alone.TallTexan said:
Assuming you could lock out his desire to join the A&M system, this would be a homerun hire for 5 years or so in my opinion.
Sul Ross got 45 million from TxLege this week for two new buildings. That's nearly half of what we're trying to raise in our 5 year fund & they didn't even half to go to any donors to get it.
Perry's fundraising ability & political connections could put us on another tier as a university.
I know he's not a popular figure politically on both sides of the aisle for the common man, but when you're governor for 12 years, you build up a lot of favors with the monied class.
I'd give this about a 10% chance of happening, but if it did, I think he'd leave the university in a better position than he found it. He could go around cheerleading about the SFA Miracle for 5 years. Worth a thought atleast.
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