Greetings!

I am honored to serve as president of the African-American Faculty and Staff Association at The University of Texas at Arlington. As the new president, I look forward to continuing the mission and ideas of the association. We are a dedicated group of university professionals who support the mission of this institution and promote excellence among students, faculty and staff. AAFSA's mission continues to be advocating progress and programs for African-American faculty, staff and students.

Throughout the years, the African-American Faculty and Staff Association has sponsored myriad activities; some include: Student scholarships, Black History Month Celebration, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, Soul Food Luncheon, New Student Orientation, and a Mentoring Program.

While we will continue these activities, AAFSA will also be committed to: addressing issues related to the recruitment and retention of African-American faculty and staff; addressing issues of retention and graduation of African-American students; actively serving as mentors and role models for students; promoting unity and community among our members; and partnering with UT Arlington's African-American Alumni Chapter and other African-American community organizations.

AAFSA takes pride in its talented membership and I encourage you to get involved in AAFSA and become an active member of the association. Your collective input and participation are vital to the continued success of our organization.

Finally, the association has established a new website. We hope this website will be a wonderful resource to keep you informed of events within our organization and on campus. Again, welcome and thank you for your involvement in the association. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or want to know how you may become involved.

God Bless,

Timeka Gordon, M.S.
President
African-American Faculty and Staff Association