Nicholls Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
The Nicholls Association of Family and Consumer Sciences provides for and promotes the professional development of family and consumer sciences majors. NAFCS strives to:
- help promote the objectives and programs of the Louisiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
- promote unity and communication among members and faculty
- provide opportunities for developing leadership
- provide opportunities for networking with people who have attained recognition in the profession
- develop professional interests, which lead to active membership in state and national professional associations
- explore career opportunities and promote knowledge of the capabilities of professionals in family and consumer sciences
- promote outstanding scholarship and achievement among members
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
Any student majoring in family and consumer sciences is eligible for membership. Students are encouraged to affiliate with the national organization, the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.
COST:
Dues are $10 a year.
ACTIVITIES:
NAFCS sponsors a pumpkin painting party, a departmental spring picnic and a Spring Fling social. NAFCS contributes to the community in many ways. In Spring 2007, NAFCS members volunteered at Great Strides on the Bayou. Great Strides is a walk to raise funds to cure cystic fibrosis. NAFCS members assist with the event, sponsor the kids corner and raise funds to help cure cystic fibrosis. NAFCS also participates in university events, such as Welcome Back Day, for which they are the recipient of the Most Spirited Department Award, and Family Day.
NAFCS members attend the annual state conference each year. Four Nicholls students have been elected to state officer positions of the student chapter of LAFCS. Members also have the opportunity to attend the annual national conference (AAFCS).
NAFCS OFFICERS:
Tory Scallan, Co-President
Betsy Pitre, Co-President
Lauren Mouton, Secretary
Ann Guillory, Treasurer
Ferdneit Bailey, Publicity Chair
Erica Doucet, University College Liaison
LAFCS OFFICERS:
Christian Samaha, Chair
Sarah Droche, Chair-Elect
Christina Lindsey, Vice Chair
Amber Rollins, Secretary-Treasurer
MORE INFORMATION:
To become a member or get additional information, contact Dr. Elizabeth Block or Dr. Tiffany Papa.