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Spring 2025\u00a0 \u2022 \u00a0Wednesday, January 15, 2025 \u2022 \u00a0Peltier Auditorium\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8:00 – 8:30 a.m…………………………………………………………………………………………………… Coffee and Refreshments<\/em><\/p>

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Session I<\/strong><\/h4>

8:30 a.m.\u00a0 Master of Ceremonies<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Todd Keller<\/p>

Vice Provost and Chief Academic Officer<\/em><\/p>

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Welcome and Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>

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The State of the University<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Jay Clune<\/p>

President <\/em><\/p>

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Introduction of New Faculty<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Todd Keller<\/p>

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Presentation of Awards<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Todd Keller<\/p>

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Bonnie Bourg Endowed Professorship<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Leah Peterson<\/em><\/p>

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Candies Family Endowed Professorship<\/strong><\/p>

Mrs. Sherry Rodrigue<\/em><\/p>

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Academic Affairs Award for Teaching Excellence (funded by Regions Bank)<\/strong><\/p>

Al Danos College of Business Administration<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Juliann Allen<\/em><\/p>

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College of Education & Behavioral Sciences<\/strong><\/p>

Ms. Rhiannon Traigle<\/em><\/p>

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College of Liberal Arts<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Gustavo Miranda<\/em><\/p>

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Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Melissa Clay<\/em><\/p>

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College of Sciences & Technology<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Sarah Bergeron<\/em><\/p>

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Top 10 Grant Winner Awards<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Quenton Fontenot<\/p>

Director, Research and Sponsored Program<\/em><\/p>

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Student Affairs & ADA Compliance Updates<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Michele Caruso<\/p>

Vice President for Student Affairs<\/em><\/p>

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Colonel Book Bundle Update<\/strong><\/p>

Ms. Margo Badeaux<\/p>

Executive Director, Auxiliary Services<\/em><\/p>

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15-minute Break<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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SACSCOC 2026<\/strong><\/p>

Mrs. Renee Hicks<\/p>

Assistant Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, Access and Success <\/em><\/p>

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QEP Update<\/strong><\/p>

Dr. Amy Hebert<\/p>

Director, Student Success and Retention<\/em><\/p>

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LUNCH BREAK\u00a0 (own your own) The Galliano Dining Hall is open.<\/strong><\/p>

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Session II<\/strong><\/h4>

\u00a0<\/strong>College and Institute Faculty Meetings<\/p>

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Al Danos College of Business Administration \u2013 \u00a01:30 pm, Powell 113<\/p>

College of Education and Behavioral Sciences \u2013 1:30 pm, Hill Hall 237<\/p>

College of Liberal Arts & Chef John Folse Culinary Institute \u2013 1:30 pm, Danos Theater<\/p>

Thibodaux Regional Health System School of Nursing \u2013 1:30 pm, Ayo 152<\/p>

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