The Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Fourth Friday Luncheon presented by Nacogdoches I.S.D. is noon to 1 p.m., Oct. 23 at Austin Hall, 4603 North St.

Dr. Mary Nelle Brunson, SFA Associate Provost, will share information about the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Strategic Plan "60x30 TX." The purpose is that by 2030, at least 60% of Texans ages 25-34 will have a certificate or degree. 

Dr. Brunson joined the SFA faculty in 1993 and has served as Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of the Graduate School, Assistant Department Chair of Elementary Education, Campus Academic Leader of the NISD/SFASU Charter School and Associate professor of Elementary Education in Early Childhood Education. Prior to joining the SFA faculty, she taught kindergarten in Texas public schools and served as an early childhood consultant.

As associate provost, Dr. Brunson provides leadership in the areas of curriculum development, general education, new program development, program review, regional and specialized external accreditation and all graduate school operations. In addition, she leads the student success initiative at SFA that is focused on transforming the advising experience for students to provide clear pathways and support to graduation.  

The luncheon serves as the Chamber’s monthly membership meeting. Reservations are required by noon, Wednesday Oct. 21, and lunch is $16 at the door.

Find the event registration form and a secure “pay online” option posted in Hot News at nacogdoches.org.

All attendees will be entered in a $50 cash drawing sponsored by Commercial Bank of Texas, and every Chamber member is entered in a $250 drawing sponsored by Axley & Rode, LLP, but you must be present to win.