Monthly Archives: January 2009
Nicholls to host Alzheimer’s conference
THIBODAUX – The Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will conduct its annual Dementia Care Conference — themed “A Meeting of the Minds” — on Jan. 30 at Nicholls State University. The event is slated for 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.
Louisiana Center for Women and Government preps for busy year
THIBODAUX – Budget cuts to higher education notwithstanding, the Louisiana Center for Women and Government at Nicholls State University is preparing for an eventful 2009 — including a Hall of Fame ceremony headlined by two of the nation’s most respected political consultants.
Nicholls takes lead in service-learning
THIBODAUX – Nicholls State University welcomed the state’s first Louisiana Campus Compact-sponsored AmeriCorps*VISTA volunteer on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Nicholls to face additional budget cuts
THIBODAUX – The Louisiana Division of Administration has instructed the state’s institutions of higher education to prepare two financial scenarios that, if implemented, would result in a substantial reduction in state appropriated funds for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. According to the proposed scenarios, Nicholls State University could face a minimum budget cut of $4,773,579 and [...]
Nicholls to host dyslexia conference
THIBODAUX – Despite the recently mandated budget cuts to higher education, the Louisiana Center for Dyslexia and Related Learning Disorders at Nicholls State University continues to thrive.
Wal-Mart honors Nicholls adviser
THIBODAUX – Dr. John Lajaunie, professor of finance and certified master adviser at Nicholls State University, received a $2,000 award from Wal-Mart on Tuesday, Jan. 13, in recognition of his outstanding performance as an academic advisor.
Novice teachers from Nicholls rate among veterans
THIBODAUX – The College of Education at Nicholls State University produced rookie teachers in 2007-08 whose performance matched that of experienced teachers, a recent study revealed.
Nicholls submits budget cut proposal
THIBODAUX – In compliance with the recently mandated cuts to higher education, the administration of Nicholls State University has submitted its initial budget reduction plan to the University of Louisiana System.
Nicholls seals deal with Asian university
THIBODAUX – Administrators of Nicholls State University and Hallym University — based in Chuncheon, South Korea — signed an agreement Tuesday, Jan. 6, to facilitate and develop friendly inter-institutional relations and academic cooperation.