Presidential term begins with student breakfast

Utah State University 's 15th president, Stan Albrecht , started his term as promised, meeting with students in an informal breakfast meeting. The meeting followed a pledge President Albrecht made when his appointment was announced: "And, most importantly, we pledge never to forget that our students are the reason we are here," President Albrecht told the assembled crowd.

In his commitment to Utah State's students, Albrecht offered to keep an open door policy and to continue the Student President for a Day program, a tradition established by his predecessor, Kermit L. Hall.

In the breakfast meeting the students were asked to share their concerns, as well as their plans for the future.

A number of university administrators and program leaders were on hand for the breakfast, but Albrecht emphasized that the meeting was not about him - the session was to share his commitment to Utah State with the students. He described his journey that brought him to the presidency, including his years as a sociologist, his work in Florida and his return to Utah State University in July of 1998.

He acknowledged the support of his wife, Joyce, and her contributions to Utah State University and their return to campus. His success, he said, is directly tied to her.

A first generation college graduate, Albrecht said he understands the importance of finding money for an education. Tuition and all things that truly affect and concern students will be a priority, he concluded.