PROFESSIONAL ADDRESS Stephen F. Austin State University Music Music 284 Nacogdoches, TX 75962 Department Telephone: (936) 468-4602 Office Telephone: (936) 468-1143 Fax: (936) 468-5810 Email: butley@sfasu.edu EDUCATION Dr. Brian R. Utley Associate Professor CURRICULUM VITAE DMA, 2001. Institution: Louisiana State University Specialization/Major: Saxophone Performance Dissertation: William Albright's Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano: Analytical Insights and Performance Considerations MM, 1997. Institution: Louisiana State University Specialization/Major: Saxophone Performance BM, 1995. Institution: Murray State University Specialization/Major: Music Performance (saxophone) Honors: Summa cum laude HONORS & AWARDS Promotion to Associate Professor, May 2008 SFA Tenure, May 2007 Stephen F. Austin State University TEACHING & RESEARCH INTERESTS Teaching Interests: saxophone, music theory, distance education Research Interests: saxophone performance, repertoire and pedagogy; music theory LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS Certified Online Instructor, SFA Office of Instructional Technology, Local. (June 2003 - Present). PUBLICATIONS Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 1 of 9
Utley, B. R. (2009). All-State Saxophone Etudes Performance Guides. TMEA Web site. office.tmea.org/etudes/fmpro.php?-db=band_books&-sortfield=sort&-sortorder=ascending&- lop=and&-recid=11&-format=%2fetudes%2fguide.htm&-lay=band_etudes_web&-find Abstract: These Performance Guides are designed to assist high school students as they prepare the Saxophone Etudes for Region, Area, and State band auditions. The guides also went along with the clinic I presented at the TBA Convention on these etudes (referenced in another section of this report.) CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Utley, B. R., Texas Bandmasters Association Convention, "Saxophone All-State Audition Etudes", Texas Bandmasters Association, San Antonio, TX. (July 27, 2009). Abstract: I presented a clinic on the Texas All-State Saxophone Audition Etudes that I was asked to select. Notes: The clinic was attended by approximately 300 high school band directors and students from around the state. I also wrote performance guides to go along with the etudes that are available on-line. Utley, B. R., NACUSA-Texas Conference, "Performance", National Association of Composers, USA, Nacogdoches, TX. (February 20, 2009). Abstract: I was invited to perform two works on the opening concert of this conference. Notes: One of these performances was a World Premiere of a work written by Russell Cannon, an SFA composition student. Utley, B. R. (Presenter Only), North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference, "Performance with Red Stick Saxophone Quartet", North American Saxophone Alliance, Columbia, SC. (April 17, 2008). Abstract: Performed as soprano saxophonist with the Red Stick Saxophone Quartet. Notes: Our program consisted of two world premieres, as well as "Restless" by SFA Associate Professor Dr. Stephen Lias. Utley, B. R., NACUSA-Texas Conference, "Performance", National Association of Composers, USA, San Marcos, TX. (February 22, 2008). Abstract: Performance of Garry Wickliffe's "Private Eyes" on a featured recital at the conference. Notes: Wickliffe is an SFA graduate student. Utley, B. R., UAB Department of Music Convocation, "Approaches to Performing Twentieth-Century Music", University of Alabama-Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. (February 6, 2008). Abstract: Presentation of a lecture on issues related to performing twentieth-century music. Notes: This presentation was made to the entire Department of Music at UAB at a weekly student convocation. Utley, B. R. (Presenter Only), Raychev, E. (Presenter Only), Region 6 Conference of the North American Saxophone Alliance, "Performance", North American Saxophone Alliance, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA. (March 30, 2007). Abstract: Performance of Edison Denisov's "Sonate" for alto saxophone and violoncello on the opening night recital of this conference. Notes: This conference was attended by saxophonists (college professors and students of all levels) in the southeast region of the United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. Utley, B. R. (Presenter Only), Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-State Bands Convocation, "Performance with SFA Music Faculty", Texas Music Educator's Association, San Antonio, TX. (February 14, 2007). Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 2 of 9
Abstract: SFA Faculty were invited to perform a recital for the opening convocation of the ATSSB All-State Bands. Notes: I performed with many different faculty members from the SFA School of Music. In attendance were around 300 high school band directors and students from all over the state. ARTISTIC AND PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITS Gavin, C. R., Ayer, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Nelson, K., Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet Campus Recital", Stoen Fort Wind Quintet, School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (November 2006 - Present). Annual faculty recital. All of the participants rehearse and perfrom in this group with NO load creditrelease time. Lias, S. (Creator), Utley, B. R. (Performer), ""Restless" (3/31/09)", Red Stick Saxophone Quartet, Cleveland State University Department of Music, Cleveland, OH, USA, (March 31, 2009). On March 31, 2009, Stephen Lias' "Restless" was performed at Cleveland State University by the Red Stick Saxophone Quartet (Cleveland, OH). Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Guest Artist Recital", Red Stick Saxophone Quartet, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, Ohio, (March 31, 2009). The Red Stick Saxophone Quartet, of which I am co-founder, performed a recital at Cleveland State University. This recital was also broadcast live on WCLV 104.9 FM and on-line at www.wclv.com. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Participation, "Performance on the Senior Composition Recital of Aden Ramsey", SFA, (March 4, 2009). I was asked to perform a work on Aden Ramsey's Senior Composition Recital. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal, "Performance with Orchestra of the Pines", Orchestra of the Pines, SFA, (February 28, 2009 - March 1, 2009). Performed as Principal Saxophonist with the Orchestra of the Pines for their "Broadway Movies and Classics" Concert. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Participation, "Performance on Ms. Tracy Ward's Faculty Recital", SFA, (February 2, 2009). I performed a work with Ms. Tracy Ward on her faculty recital. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Faculty Recital", SFA, (January 27, 2009). Performance of a full recital, assisted by Drs. Ron Petti, Chris Ayer, and Scott Harris. The program included works for saxophone and clarinet, saxophone and percussion, and saxophone and piano. Utley, B. R., Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant, "Winds Judge", Monroe Symphony League Marjorie Stricklin Emerging Artists Competition, University of Louisiana-Monroe, Monroe, LA, (January 17, 2009). I was invited to serve as the Winds Judge for this prestigious and long-running competition in Louisiana. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Guest Artist Recital", Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, TX, (October 28, 2008). I performed a full recital with Dr. Ron Petti as a featured guest artist at the Northwestern State University Annual Saxophone Festival. I was invited by Dr. Paul Forsyth, the saxophone professor at NSU. Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 3 of 9
Utley, B. R., Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant, "Master Class", Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA, (October 28, 2008). Gave a saxophone master class for the saxophone studio at Northwestern State University as part of their Annual Saxophone Festival. Approximately 15 students attended the class and I worked with four students. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Participation, "Performance on Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital", SFA, (September 23, 2008). I performed a piece with Dr. Ron Petti on the Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Free-lance, ""Just Friends" Heritage Festival Orchestra", Just Friends, Nacogdoches Heritage Festival, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 1, 2008). I was a contracted musician with this group. Utley, B. R., "Performance with Shreveport Symphony Orchestra", Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport, LA, (May 9, 2008). I performed with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for the "Constellation Ball." Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Sextet", Stone Fort Wind Sextet, Music in the Schools, Cushing, TX, (March 28, 2008). Community outreach concert with the Stone Fort Wind Sextet at Cushing Elementary School. Harris, S. H. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Percussion Solo Recital", Scott Harris, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (March 25, 2008). I presented a solo percussion recital at SFA in March that also featured faculty colleagues Christina Guenther (flute) and Brian Utley (saxophone) as well as senior percussion student Kayla Roth. The program consisted of both solo and chamber music for keyboard and nonpitched percussion. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Performance on Dr. Scott Harris's recital", SFA, (March 25, 2008). I performed a work with Dr. Scott Harris on his Spring recital. Lias, S. (Exhibitor), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Composition - Major Work, Performance, "Five Characters from David Copperfield", Brian Utley, saxophone, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA, (February 7, 2008). Dr. Brian Utley performed this work on a guest recital. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Guest Artist Recital", University of Alabama- Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, (February 7, 2008). I was invited to perform a Guest Artist Saxophone Recital at UAB. I presented a successful recital, including a work by SFA Associate Professor Stephen Lias. While there, I also made a presentation to the students in the Dept. of Music (listed elsewhere in this report). Lias, S. (Exhibitor), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), "Glide", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, USA, (February 3, 2008). "Glide" for six winds was performed on a faculty composition recital. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Performance with Stone Fort Wind Quintet on Faculty Recital", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, (February 3, 2008). Performance with Stone Fort Wind Quintet on Dr. Stephen Lias's Faculty Composition Recital. Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 4 of 9
Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Lias, S. (Creator), Music Performance - Participation, "Under the Wire: Chamber Works by Stephen Lias", SFASU School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (February 3, 2008). Performance of "Glide" by Stephen Lias with the Stone Fort Wind Sextet. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Faculty Recital", SFA, (January 24, 2008). Performance of a solo recital with Dr. Ron Petti. The program included the world premiere performance of Robert Bradshaw's "Sonatina No. 4." Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Soloist with Orchestra, "Soloist with Shreveport Symphony Orchestra", Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport, LA, (November 17, 2007). I was invited to perform as a featured soloist with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Tour with Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, (November 12, 2007 - November 14, 2007). Performances with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet at Atascocita, Kingwood, Tomball, Klein, and Houston School for Visual and Performing Arts High Schools as part of a recruiting tour with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Guest Artist with Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, (November 6, 2007). I performed as a guest artist with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet on their Fall Recital. The program included the premiere performance of Dr. Stephen Lias's "Glide" for six winds. Guenther-Scott, C., Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Rhodes, E. R. (Creator), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFASU School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX, (November 6, 2007). Performance with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet, joined by Libby Rhodes' (Choreographer) Repertory Dance Company. Guenther-Scott, C., Ayer, C., Goodall, J. W., Gavin, C. R., Nelson, K., Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, Nacogdoches, TX, (November 6, 2007). Stone Fort Wind Quintet concert at SFASU. Utley, B. R., Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant, "Adjudicator", Young Artist Woodwind Competition, TMTA/MTNA, Houston, TX, (November 4, 2007). Served as an adjudicator for the TMTA (state) round of MTNA's Young Artist Woodwind Competition. Utley, B. R., Music - Adjudicator, Clinician, or Consultant, "Clinician", North Harris College, Houston, TX, (October 30, 2007). Saxophone clinician for three students at North Harris College. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Guest Artist Recital with Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, North Harris College, Houston, TX, (October 30, 2007). The Stone Fort Wind Quintet was invited to perform with the North Star Wind Symphony at North Harris College, and I was also asked to perform with them. Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "SFWQ at North Harris College", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, North Harris College, Houston, TX, (October 30, 2007). Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 5 of 9
Performance with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet at North Harris College; invited by band director Dr. Brack May. Guenther-Scott, C., Ayer, C., Goodall, J. W., Gavin, C. R., Nelson, K., Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, North Harris College, (October 30, 2007). Stone Fort Wind Quintet concert at North Harris College in Houston. Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Symphony Orchestra Member, Principal, "Performance as a member of Orchestra of the Pines", Orchestra of the Pines, SFA, Nacogdoches, TX, (October 20, 2007). Performed as a member of the Orchestra of the Pines on the "Made in America" concert. Utley, B. R., "Performance as a member of Shreveport Symphony Orchestra", Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, Shreveport, LA, (October 13, 2007). Performed as a member of the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra for their "Radio Days" concert. Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "Performance on Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital", SFA, (September 25, 2007). Performed with Dr. Chris Ayer on the Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Free-lance, ""Just Friends" Heritage Festival Orchestra", Just Friends, Nacogdoches Heritage Festival, Nacogdoches, TX, (June 1, 2007 - June 3, 2007). I was contracted to perform in the Just Friends Heritage Festival Orchestra, held at SFA. Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Performance with guest artist Dr. John Perrine", SFA, (May 2, 2007). Performance of Paul Hindemith's "Konzertstuck" for saxophone duo on Dr. John Perrine's guest artist recital he presented at SFA Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Performance on Rebecca Nunez's Senior Composition Recital", SFA, (April 14, 2007). Performance (with a saxophone quartet) of Rebecca Nunez's "Mi Ritmo Allegre" on her senior composition recital Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Performance on Garry Wickliffe's Senior Composition Recital", SFA, (April 13, 2007). Performance of Garry Wickliffe's "Private Eye" on his senior composition recital Raychev, E. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "North American Saxophone Alliance", Hammond, Louisiana, (March 31, 2007). Performing Edison Denisov's Sonata for saxophone and cello at the North American Saxophone Alliance, Region VI Conference Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Tour with SFA Wind Ensemble", SFA Wind Ensemble/Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, Houston, TX area, (February 4, 2007 - February 6, 2007). Performances at Baytown Sterling, Clear Creek, Brazoswood, Alvin, and Pearland High Schools with Stone Fort Wind Quintet during a tour by the SFA Wind Ensemble Utley, B. R. (Performer), Petti, R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Solo Recital, "Faculty Recital", SFA, (February 1, 2007). Full Faculty Solo Recital with Ron Petti, piano. We performed a program of works by American composers. Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 6 of 9
Guenther-Scott, C., Ayer, C., Goodall, J. W., Gavin, C. R., Nelson, K., Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, Nacogdoches, TX, (2006). Stone Fort Wind Quintet concert at SFASU. Guenther-Scott, C., Ayer, C., Goodall, J. W., Gavin, C. R., Nelson, K., Utley, B. R., Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, Music in the Schools, Nacogdoches, TX, (2006). Music in the Schools performance with Stone Fort Wind Quintet at Fredonia Elementary School. Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Nelson, K., Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet Tour", Stone Fort Quintet, School of Music, Metroplex, (November 2006). Several performances and master classes in public schools Utley, B. R. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Nelson, K. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Tour with Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, Dallas, TX area, (November 15, 2006 - November 17, 2006). Performances at Keller Central, Grapevine, Mansfield, Midlothian, and Waxahachie High Schools during a tour with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Free-lance, "Performance with The Temptations", The Temptations, Piney Woods Fine Arts Association, Crockett, TX, (November 9, 2006). I was contracted to perform in the back-up band with The Temptations Utley, B. R., Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Music Performance - Partial Chamber Recital, "Guest Artist with Stone Fort Wind Quintet", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, SFA, (November 7, 2006). Performance on one selection with the Stone Fort Wind Quintet on their Fall Concert Nelson, K. (Performer), Ayer, C. (Performer), Gavin, C. R. (Performer), Goodall, J. W. (Performer), Guenther-Scott, C. (Performer), Utley, B. R. (Performer), Music Performance - Full Chamber Recital, "Stone Fort Wind Quintet Recital", Stone Fort Wind Quintet, College of Fine Arts and School of Music, Nacogdoches, TX USA, (November 7, 2006). Recital of contemporary works for Woodwind Quintet and Woodwind Quintet and Alto Saxpohone. Utley, B. R. (Performer), Petti, R. (Performer), Music Performance - Participation, "Performance on Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital", SFA, (September 21, 2006). Performance with Dr. Petti on the Pi Kappa Lambda Faculty Recital MEDIA CONTRIBUTIONS Radio, WRSU 88.7 FM: New Brunswick, NJ. (April 22, 2009). A recording of the Red Stick Saxophone Quartet (of which I am co-founder and soprano saxophonist) was broadcast on the show "Explorations." Radio, WCLV 104.9 FM: Cleveland, OH. (March 31, 2009). Live broadcast of the Red Stick Saxophone Quartet (of which I am co-founder and soprano saxophonist) in recital at Cleveland State University; also broadcast on-line at http://www.wclv.com. Radio, WGNU 88.5 FM: Boulder, CO. (February 22, 2009). Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 7 of 9
A recording of the Red Stick Saxophone Quartet (of which I am co-founder and soprano saxophonist) was broadcast on the show "Present Edge." PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Music Teachers National Association. Texas Society for Music Theory, (January 2007 - Present). North American Saxophone Alliance, (August 2001 - Present). FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Teaching Innovation - Course enhancement, "MyCourses", SFA. (September 2006 - Present). I use MyCourses as a course enhancement for all of my face-to-face courses. I post handouts (including syllabi), grades, the course schedule, and utilize email and message boards. Workshop, "ORSP Grant Writing Workshop", SFA's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. (November 7, 2008). I attended this grant writing workshop to gain information for a CD recording project I hope to begin in the future. Conference Attendance, "North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial Conference", North American Saxophone Alliance, Columbia, SC. (April 16, 2008 - April 19, 2008). I attended this conference to remain current in my field of applied saxophone teaching. Conference Attendance, "Texas Society for Music Theory Annual Meeting", Texas Society for Music Theory, San Marcos, TX. (February 22, 2008 - February 23, 2008). I attended this meeting to remain current in my secondary teaching field of music theory. Conference Attendance, "North American Saxophone Alliance Region 6 Conference", North American Saxophone Alliance, Hammond, LA. (March 30, 2007 - March 31, 2007). I attended this conference to remain current in my field of applied saxophone teaching. Conference Attendance, "Texas Society for Music Theory Annual Meeting", Texas Society for Music Theory, Arlington, TX. (February 23, 2007 - February 24, 2007). I attended this meeting to remain current in my secondary teaching field of music theory. My presence represented the first faculty development activity in this area for an SFA faculty member in several years. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2009 MUP 119 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 319 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 139 12, SAXOPHONE QUARTET MUP 339 12, SAXOPHONE QUARTET Stephen F. Austin State University, Summer 2 2009 MHL 525 501, MUSIC IN AMERICA MHL 525 588, MUSIC IN AMERICA Stephen F. Austin State University, Spring 2009 MUP 119 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 309 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 319 40, AI: SAXOPHONE Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 8 of 9
MUP 529 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MTC 152 3, AURAL SKILLS II MUP 139 12, CMP: SAX QUARTET MUP 339 12, CMP: SAX QUARTET MUP 539 12, CMP: SAX QUARTET Stephen F. Austin State University, Fall 2008 MUP 109 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 119 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 319 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MUP 329 40, AI: SAXOPHONE MTC 151 4, AURAL SKILLS I MUP 465 40, PT&M II: SAXOPHONE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE OR VOLUNTEER WORK SACS Reaffirmation Committee on Undergraduate Programs, Member, approximately 20 hours spent for the year. (October 2008 - Present). Activity Description The committee to which I am appointed is the Undergraduate Programs Committee of the Educational Programs Core Team (Compliance Area 3.5). While our work is on-going, we looked at the reaffirmation reports of numerous other universities that have recently be re-accredited by SACS. Over the summer of 2009, we wrote rough drafts of reports for each of our assigned areas. Report Generated on February 2, 2010 Page 9 of 9