The faculty take pride in the work they do with undergraduate students, and students generally find faculty at SFA both accessible and approachable. The size of the student body makes it possible for faculty to know their students as individuals and to tailor their instruction to student needs. At SFA, undergraduates are taught, for the most part, by persons holding the terminal degree in their fields. Faculty are recruited from universities throughout the country. Stephen F. Austin State University is in compliance with this criterion.
All academic departments are in compliance.
Exceptions in Computer Science, Agriculture, Elementary Education, Kinesiology, Theater, Forestry, and Geology are appropriately documented. Documentation of the professional preparation of faculty members is housed in the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Other documentation may be found in the Department offices, the offices of the Deans of the Colleges, and the Personnel Office. In exceptional cases, outstanding professional experience and demonstrated contributions to the teaching discipline may be presented in lieu of formal academic preparation. Such cases must be justified by the institution on an individual basis.