Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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President excels Ten good years Stephen F. Austin State University ' s fourth president, Dr. William R. Johnson, celebrated the 10th anniver- sary of his inauguration. President Johnson is a distinguished teacher, writer, and administrator. His publications include a book and several articles on American history. He holds a bachelor ' s and a master ' s degree from the University of Houston and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Oklahoma. At the time of his appointment for the presidency of the university, he was Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculties at Texas Tech. A president of a university has the responsibilty for overall leadership in the institution and for creating a sense of order to guide the institution toward its estab- lished objectives. Furthermore, he must focus attention on educational issues as well as deal with a wide variety of matters, including financial management and public relations. President Johnson ended his inauguration speech by stating, Today, I join the regents, the faculty, the students, the alumni association, this city, and other friends and supporters of Stephen F. Austin State University in the continuing effort to make this university an even more ef- fective center of learning. May God bless our labors. Janet Bartsch President Johnson poses in front of his home away from home , the Aus- tin building. [unef Bartsch President Johnson poses at his command post, his office desk. 8 - President Johnson

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Greg Patterson The 1 1 foot 2 inch statue was designed and sculpted by artist Richard MacDonald. funel Hurtsvh Stephen F. Austin, the University ' s namesake, stands proud atop the Lone Star of Texas. SFA statue - 7

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Greg Patterson anet Bartsch President Johnson was on location to witness the President Johnson often holds important meetings in the conference room, unveiling of the statue. President Johnson - 9