University President

To:The Nicholls Family
From: Stephen T. Hulbert, President

Every ten years the intercollegiate athletics program of all Division I/IAA member institutions of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) must undergo a certification review. The athletics program at Nicholls State University is scheduled to begin the self-study process this fall with a final certification decision being made by the NCAA in February 2008.

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To: Nicholls State University Faculty and Staff
From: Stephen T. Hulbert, President

The opening of the Fall Semester 2006 marks the beginning of my fourth year at Nicholls State University. During my first three years at the University, I have spent much time getting to know the character of Nicholls while seeking to provide leadership to the campus through some unique and sometimes trying circumstances. Since 2003, we have experienced turmoil with budget cuts and visits from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, a challenge to academic integrity with the NCAA investigation, proud moments with the SACS, AACSB, NCATE, Nursing and Mass Communication reaffirmations of accreditations among others, and the move to more selective admissions standards.

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