2000 - 2009
Student Recreation Center A new Student Recreation Center opened at SFA on Sept. 22, 2007. The $24-million facility features two multi-purpose courts, a 39-foot freestanding climbing wall, a 12,000-square-foot weight and fitness center, and an outdoor center. It also houses a wellness center, which includes areas for nutrition and fitness assessment and massage therapy. An indoor track winds around the inside perimeter of the building on the upper level, which also includes racquetball courts, additional cardio and fitness areas, and an outdoor patio for relaxation and entertainment. The pool area includes a 270-foot-long lazy river, 12-foot-deep diving pool, 30-person spa, three lap lanes, zero-depth pool entry and a pool play area for water sports.
2001 - DR. TITO GUERRERO NAMED
SEVENTH SFA PRESIDENT
President Baker Pattillo Dr. Baker Pattillo has been a part of SFA for more than 40 years, first as a student, and later as an administrator and president. He was elected interim president of SFA by the Board of Regents on July 13, 2006. Prior to being named interim president, Pattillo served as vice president of university affairs. He had held that role since 1982. Pattillo was named the eighth president of SFA on Jan. 30, 2007.
2007 - BAKER PATTILLO STUDENT CENTER - STUDENT RECREATION CENTER - 100,000TH DIPLOMA AWARDED
2006 - DR. BAKER PATTILLO NAMED
2009 - JANICE A. PATTILLO
EIGHTH SFA PRESIDENT
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESEARCH CENTER
SFA’s entrance standards were increased and $200 million in bonds were approved for new construction projects, including residence halls, parking garages, recreational facilities and an extensive addition to the Student Center.
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