Recognizing February 18, 2009, as Stephen F. Austin State University, SFA Student Government Association, and SFA Alumni Association Day.
The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Student Government Association as a vital communication channel for the student body to express concerns and influence university policies. It presents the association as an entity that actively seeks to improve student life through legislation and other initiatives. By acknowledging the Alumni Association's role, it also marks the importance of alumni in supporting current students and maintaining a strong university community.
Senate Resolution No. 254 recognizes February 18, 2009, as Stephen F. Austin State University, SFA Student Government Association, and SFA Alumni Association Day. This resolution honors the contributions of these organizations and commemorates the 85th anniversary of Stephen F. Austin State University. The bill highlights the university's significant educational role, having produced over 100,000 graduates since its establishment in 1923, and showcases the commitment of the university to provide personalized education alongside a diverse academic offering of more than 80 undergraduate majors and nearly 60 graduate degrees.
While this resolution serves as a celebration of the university's achievements, it is largely symbolic in nature and does not directly alter any existing laws or policies. The recognition aims to foster unity and pride within the Stephen F. Austin community, although, as typical with such resolutions, it does not address specific issues or points of contention that may be present within the university's governance or student experience.