September 2019

Nicholls, SLCC Make Pact to Enhance Student Pathways to Higher Education

MORGAN CITY, La. — Nicholls State University and South Louisiana Community College signed an agreement Thursday that will ease the transfer process, helping more students attain access to higher education.

Nicholls President Dr. Jay Clune and SLCC Chancellor Dr. Natalie Harder signed a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 26 at SLCC’s Young Memorial Campus in Morgan City. The understanding will allow students who have completed the associate of general studies degree program at SLCC to transfer all credits into the bachelor of interdisciplinary studies at Nicholls. This transfer pact follows four similar agreements signed in the fall.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with South Louisiana Community College that we started last year,” said Dr. Clune. “Increasing student pathways for success is one of our goals as an institution of higher education and agreements like this one align perfectly with that mission.”

In the fall, the two institutions signed four memorandums of understanding covering nursing, criminal justice, business administration and biology. The agreements take effect immediately and set in stone the classes that will transfer over to Nicholls, making it easier for graduates with an associates degree from the aforementioned programs from SLCC to transfer to Nicholls. 

“It’s always a great day when the community college can align with its university partners for student success and educational attainment,” said Dr. Harder. “Nicholls State University is always willing to work so closely with our leadership and faculty on these agreements. This is another continuation of our commitment to the residents of Morgan City and St. Mary Parish by offering this additional educational opportunity.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 26, 2019

CONTACT: Jacob Batte, Media Relations and Publications Coordinator, 985.448.4141 or jacob.batte@nicholls.edu

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Nursing associate professor receives endowed professorship at convocation

THIBODAUX, La. — Nicholls State University awarded an endowed professorship in nursing during University Convocation held Wednesday, Aug. 15.

Dr. Tanya Schreiber, associate professor of nursing, received the Terrebonne General Medical Center – Devoted Volunteers Endowed Professorship in Nursing by Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Sue Westbrook.

Professorships, which are awarded through generous private donations, help Nicholls retain high-quality faculty by providing supplemental funds for teaching, research or other professional endeavors.

Other awards during the Nicholls University Convocation ceremony included:

  • Presidential Award for Teaching Excellence – Dr. Katherine Conner, associate professor of languages and literature;
  • Presidential Award for Academic Administrator Excellence – Dr. Brigett Scott, associate professor and department head of Allied Health Science;
  • Distinguished Service Professor – Dr. Yusheng Dou, professor of chemistry.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Aug. 15, 2018

CONTACT: Jacob Batte, Media Relations and Publications Coordinator, 985.448.4141 or jacob.batte@nicholls.edu

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Nicholls Business Online Degree Ranked Among the Top 30

THIBODAUX, La. — The Nicholls State University online business degree is one of the most valuable in the country, according to one website. 

Nicholls’ online degree in business administration ranked No. 29 in Affordable Schools Top 35 value online business degree programs. 

The online education resource considered tuition and student-to-faculty ratio in their rankings. They also used data from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator database.  

 “Even our online students feel part of the exceptional university learning environment,” said Dr. Jay Clune, Nicholls president. “They still interact with an engaging faculty committed to their success.”

The College of Business Administration is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. Only 5 percent of business programs worldwide have AACSB accreditation. Nicholls has held this status since 1983, and it confirms that the university is delivering accredited degree programs that prepare students for careers regionally and globally. 

Created in 2014, the online business degree program is consistently ranked among the top programs in the country for quality and affordability. 

AffordableSchools.net is dedicated to connecting students and families to the most affordable colleges. The website provides profiles of rewarding careers along with the matching affordable online degree. 

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