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House Bill 199, Concealed Handguns on College Campuses

admin — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:45:20 +0000

Last week, House Bill 199 passed out of the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice by a vote of 11-3. Representative Damon Baldone supported that action, which places this legislation on the House Floor.

Previously, I joined my presidential colleagues in a resolution in opposition to HB 199. To my knowledge, no Louisiana college or university chancellor or president supports this measure. (more…)

Completion of NCAA Probation

admin — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:45:20 +0000

With the submission of a final probation report this month, Nicholls State University has fulfilled the penalties as assessed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association in Indianapolis, Indiana. None of us who learned of the facts surrounding the academic fraud incident of 2004 could bring ourselves to believe that coaching and academic advising staff could act so dishonestly and with so little personal integrity. (more…)

FIRST CALL Interactive Network

admin — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 17:51:54 +0000

In conjunction with the University of Louisiana System, Nicholls State University is moving to implement use of FIRST CALL, an emergency notification network. Contractual arrangements are complete and work is underway to implement use of this new communication system on or before February 29, 2008. (more…)

Response to the Louisiana Technical College Tragedy

stephanie.detillier — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 22:24:20 +0000

By now, most of you have heard about the tragic shootings that happened earlier this morning on the Baton Rouge campus of Louisiana Technical College. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the BR LTC campus community. In response to this terrible tragedy, I wanted to reassure you that Nicholls is prepared to respond to a crisis situation.

In the event of a crisis situation, Nicholls State University will communicate vital information as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to provide the greatest safety for our students, faculty and staff. (more…)

Fall Enrollment 2007

stephen.hulbert — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 19:56:18 +0000

Through this correspondence, I am sharing summary information that provides a comparison between the current fall enrollment and that for the prior year. In terms of communication with the broader community, Nicholls is conveying a very positive message regarding that enrollment. The overall enrollment is down 13 or 0.19 percent. As we had projected a 100 student decline in the third year of transition to selective admissions, we do feel that the University has turned the corner so to speak. Additionally, the first-time freshman figure has increased by 7.6 percent, from 1,117 to 1,202. (more…)

Faculty Institute Fall 2007

stephen.hulbert — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 18:55:22 +0000

It is with great pleasure that I welcome the new faculty and staff to Nicholls State University. As I enter my fifth year at Nicholls State University, I hold a deep sense of satisfaction with the work of the faculty and staff and with the remarkable transformation that is taking place at this university. I am particularly proud with the faculty effort that has built strong academic programs, and we all share in the pride that goes with that accomplishment.

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Crisis Communication: Getting the Word Out - Quickly and Efficiently

stephen.hulbert — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 20:42:55 +0000

In the event of a crisis situation, the Office of University Relations at Nicholls State University will communicate vital information as quickly and efficiently as possible in order to provide the greatest safety for our students, faculty and staff.

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State, Acadia Reach Agreement on Land for Nicholls Expansion

stephen.hulbert — Tue, 21 Aug 2007 19:58:04 +0000

The State of Louisiana, on behalf of Nicholls State University, reached an agreement on Wednesday with Acadia Agricultural Holdings LLC to purchase approximately 57 acres of land to the east of campus. As part of this transaction, Acadia donated an additional 17 acres for a total transaction of approximately 74 acres.

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Louisiana Center for Women and Government Director Appointment

stephen.hulbert — Thu, 17 May 2007 20:53:15 +0000

TO: Campus Community

FR: Stephen T. Hulbert, President

I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Laura Badeaux as the new Director of the Louisiana Center for Women and Government. Dr. Badeaux was recommended by a search committee composed of regional council members, as chaired by Dr. Michele Caruso. She will assume her new responsibilities on June 18, 2007.

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Governor Blanco declares Day of Mourning to honor victims of the Virginia Tech University tragedy

stephen.hulbert — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:12:48 +0000

Dear members of the Nicholls family,

Gov. Kathleen Blanco has declared today, Friday, April 20, a statewide Day of Mourning to honor victims of the Virginia Tech University tragedy. The governor has asked churches and other structures throughout the state to toll their bells at 10 a.m. today. She also has asked that all Louisianans participate in a statewide moment of silence at that time.

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