HJR884 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John F. Knight Jr
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Stewart, Tommie H.; Alabama State University, Department of Theatre Arts, commended
Summary: House Joint Resolution 884 congratulates Dean Tommie H. Stewart and the Alabama State University Department of Theatre Arts for earning full five-year accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
What This Bill Does
The bill publicly recognizes and commends ASU's theatre department and its dean for achieving full five-year accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). It notes that ASU was one of only eight institutions to receive this accreditation in 2010, among 86 applicants, and that ASU is now one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities with an accredited theatre program; the accreditation is said to provide additional advantages to theatre arts students and to enhance ASU's stature.

Who It Affects
Alabama State University and its College of Visual and Performing Arts, which receives official recognition and status for achieving accreditation
Theatre arts students at ASU, who benefit from the accreditation through improved curriculum quality and opportunities

Key Provisions
Congratulate Dean Tommie H. Stewart and ASU's Department of Theatre Arts for full accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).
Acknowledge ASU as one of eight institutions (out of 86 applicants) to receive five-year accreditation, and as one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities with an accredited theatre program; note that accreditation provides advantages to students and enhances the university's stature.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory