McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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» obert Earl Tur- | . .)ner was named Vice-President for Susiness Affairs in 982. Due to recent thanges -in the iAcNeese administra- sion, Dr. Turner’s ex- cutive term has now 'ecome the longest jurrent term at eu Dr. Turner re- leived the bachelor’s ‘ nd master’s degrees ‘rom Northwestern tate University at ilatchitoches where |is major study fields jrere accounting and usiness education. From 1977 to 1979, e served as McNeese omptroller; in July, 1979, he received the title of chief fiscal of- ficer. He has also co- authored a 1985 Ac- counting textbook. Turner is a promi- nent and popular sem- inar speaker; this rep- utation has brought him to campuses and conferences across the nation. Always active in community affairs, he has served on two Greater Lake Charles Chamber of Com- merce committees. In 1978, the Louisiana Future Business Lead- ers of America named him Outstanding Busi- ness Person of the Year for Louisiana. Gee , o , iy POMOADD DORR Ty, 8499 He, }. E. B. Hank- ins, new Vice- President for Academ- ic Affairs, was appoint- ed in February, filling the position vacated when Dr. Robert He- bert became president. Dr. Hankins has been associated with many projects, bring- ing McNeese honor and prestige. While he was the Dean of the College of Science, the McNeese College of Nursing was accredit- ed by the National League of Nursing. He was involved in the ac- creditation of the Chemistry Department by the American Chemical Council while serving as its head. Dr. Hankins has served on many uni- versity committees, including the 1985. Campus Computer Needs Committee, on which he helped to ob- tain a $500,000 grant. He is also a Fellow in the American Institute of Chemists and serves on the Louisi- ana Council of Deans of Arts, Sciences and Humanities. Dr. Hankins has had pub- lications in more than 55 books and journals. Sixteen articles were classified documents for the Atomic Energy Commission. @) Vice Presidents 29

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From the offices of. ”, Keaneth Sweeney r. Kenneth Sweeney, Vice- President for Administration and Student Affairs, will be retiring in the Spring of 1988 after 40 years of service to McNeese State University. Dr. Sweeney has the distinction of having served under all five McNeese adminstrations: Presi- dents Lethar Frazar, Wayne Cusic, Tom Leary, Jack Doland and Robert Hebert. Dr. Sweeney has held six positions, in- cluding professor of Agricultural Econom- ics and farm grounds manager (1954- 1970). He was rodeo coach from 1954- 1959, leading the team to three national championships. In 1970 he was named di- rector of Administrative Affairs; he was later named Vice-President for Student and Public Affairs, holding that position for eight years. In 1980 he was named Vice- President for Administration and Student Affairs, and he will retire from this position 28 Vice Presidents ) June 30. His responsibilities as Vice-President for Administration and Student Affairs include the supervision of the Student Services Office , the Financial Aid Office, the Media Services Office, the Recreation Complex, the University Police, Facilities and Plan- ning, the Coliseum, the Farm and grounds upkeep. Dr. Sweeney says that dealing with bud- get problems has been his least favorite reponsibility. His favorite has been his in- volvement with the students. Although Dr. Sweeney has no specific plans for his retirement, he will remain close to home. His memories and ties with the faculty and students will surely keep him involved and concerned with the well- being of McNeese, an institution made rich by his contributions.

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30 Approximately 80 faculty members — Faculty, teachers comprise the backbone of a hard- working university. It is they who handle and budget woes and academic strifes, tak- sO much more eee ing on everything from leaking roofs to : managing a college. trae 2 Dr. James N. Beck Dr. Charles Dr. Tommy Bogle Paul Arnold Dr. Harold Aymond Dr. Eldon Bailey Margaret Baker Brenda Ball Dir. of Small Business Head, Dept. of Head, Dept. of Dir. of Curriculum Dir. of Special Acting Head, Dept. of Bettinger Head, Dept. of Physic Development Center Agriculture Accounting Materials Center Projects Chemistry Dean, College of Business cae XO Kathy Bond. Louis Bonnette Gregory Bradley Billy J. Brown Dr. James M. Brown Dr. Everett W. Burge Dr. Joe Cash Ted Chapman Assit. Dir. of Dir. of Promotions and Dir. of Radiologic Executive Dir. of Dean, College of Head, Dept. of Head, Dept. of Dir. of Purchasing an Placement Sports Publicity Technology Educational Services Education Curriculum and Languages Personnel Instruction Dr. Edwin O. Eiset Raymond E. Wilfred Chenier Dr. Barbara Coatney Dr. Larry DeRouen Jo Eddie Dower Dr. Rose Duhon Mary Kay Eason Chavanne Testing Officer, Head, Dept. of Home Dir. of Facilities and Assoc. Dean of Student EEO Officer Dir. of Assist. Dir. of Financial Head, Dept. of Dir., Division of Basic Scholarship and Economics Planning Services Minority Affairs Aid Chemical and Electrit | - Engineering Studies Testing Dr. Jess J. Feist Dr. Anita Fields Linda Finely Doris Finnigan Fern Foster Clifford Gaither Lt. Col. Sheldon Charles Goen | Head, Dept. of Dean, College of Registrar Corrdinator of Bookstore Manager Dir. of Physical Plant Gerron Dir. of University Poll | | Psychology and Special Nursing Scholarships and P. M. S., Dept. of | jos Bill Gossett Ben Harlow Bob Hayes Dr. Kalil leyoub Dr. Bill Iles Dr. Roy Johnston Desmond Jones Dr. Millard Jone Assist. Dean of Student Dir. of Community Athletic Director Dean, College of Head, Dept. of Head, Dept. of Civil Dir. of Financial Aid Dean, College of Services and Dir. of Services Science Visual Arts and Mechanical - Liberal Arts — Men's and Guest Engineering Housing Faculty