FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Shirley Luna – Sept. 17, 2004

SFA President To Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Dr. Tito Guerrero III, Stephen F. Austin State University president, will give an update on the state of the university as the guest speaker for the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Luncheon at noon Friday, Sept. 24, in the SFA University Center Twilight Ballroom.

Guerrero was named SFA president in May of 2001. He currently serves on the board of directors for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and for the American Council on Education. He is a member of the board of visitors for Air University, United States Air Force.

Prior to his arrival at SFA, Guerrero served as president of the University of Southern Colorado at Pueblo and as provost and vice president for academic affairs at Texas A&M at Corpus Christi.

Guerrero received his doctorate in administration, planning and social policy from Harvard University. His master’s degree in secondary and health education is from the University of North Texas and his bachelor’s degree is from Texas A&M.

Ticket prices for the luncheon are $13 in advance or $15 at the door, and reservations are required. Call 560-5533 for more information.