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Southern Arkansas University begins national search for president

The national search for the next leader of Southern Arkansas University is officially underway.  SAU just released the presidential position profile, official position announcement, and presidential search webpage. The profile outlines the qualifications, characteristics, and expectations of leadership for candidates interested in assuming the presidency of SAU. The presidential profile is available on the University’s… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met on Thursday, March 7, on the SAU-Magnolia campus in a regularly scheduled session. The first item of business was to accept the minutes from the previous Board of Trustees meeting. The minutes were approved. The next item on the agenda was the annual election of officers…. Read More

Southern Arkansas University announces committee to begin national presidential search

Committee selection for the nationwide search of Southern Arkansas University’s next president has been completed.  SAU Board of Trustees member and chair of the 2024 SAU presidential search committee, Monty Harrington, announces the selection of the following representatives for the presidential search committee: Monty Harrington, Chair of Search Committee Donna Allen, Vice President for Student… Read More

Southern Arkansas University moves forward with presidential search committee

Southern Arkansas University Board of Trustees met today to discuss personnel changes regarding the SAU presidential search. After calling the meeting to order, board chair, Erica Woods, called the roll of board members, and all were present. Board members then exited into executive session. Upon returning from the session, the board chair, Erica Woods, reconvened… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees to meet February 1 via Zoom

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will meet in session at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, February 1, 2024, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/85758561765?pwd=T1M0RElwWEsxaDE4cURPU0oxVmlRQT09.  Meeting ID: 857 5856 1765, passcode: 261619.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial… Read More

Southern Arkansas University Tech welcomes Jerry W. Thomas as chancellor

After a comprehensive search process, Southern Arkansas University proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Jerry W. Thomas as the new Southern Arkansas University Tech chancellor. With a proven track record of leadership and dedication to higher education for the past 29 years, Thomas assumes this pivotal role effective January 10, 2024. Bringing with him a… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees hears positive updates in regular meeting

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, December 7, at the SAU campus in Magnolia. The Board heard a variety of agenda items, including campus highlights and updates, a resolution for the SAU Tech campus, academic changes for SAU and SAU Tech, and an update on the SAU… Read More

SAU System Board of Trustees to meet November 15 via Zoom

The Southern Arkansas University System Board of Trustees will reconvene in session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2023, via Zoom. The agenda includes personnel changes to be discussed in executive session. To access the Zoom meeting, go to https://saumag-edu.zoom.us/j/88080347601?pwd=WUN0UjRnWHB3R2VEN2k5czREK1A0Zz09.  Meeting ID: 880 8034 7601, passcode: 925364.  To join the meeting via audio only, dial… Read More

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