Nicholls State University - La Pirogue Yearbook (Thibodaux, LA)

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. . . the administrative deans . . . 'A beautiful experience' for 4-3 years - Guidroz by Hurst Bousegard Jr. After 43 years in education, Alba F. Guidroz, director of the Division of Continuing Education, retired during the summer session. Guidroz will assume the post of principal of St. Gregory School in Houma. Even departing from Nicholls, Guidroz said he felt hon- ored to be asked to be St. Gregory's principal. I love Nicholls, he said, I'm sorry l'm at the age where I have to leave or even think of retiring. ln academic training, Nicholls is well respected and recognized. Recognizing the university was part of Guidroz' job, coordinating evening classes, programs in continuing education, all workshops, seminars, special meetings and high school tours of Nicholls were his responsibility. A native of Lockport, Guidroz began teaching in Univer- sity High in Baton Rouge in 1933, also serving as principal at two high schools, as parish supervisor and assistant parish superintendent of schools in southern Louisiana. Guidroz came to Nicholls in 1966 and was appointed continuing education director the next year. His civic and professional membership includes the state associations for-secondary principals, high educa- tion, parish supervisors and teachers. He is also a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Kappa Pi and the Lions Club. In his many years, Guidroz has become intimate with all the governors and state education superintendents since Gov. Huey P. Long and Supt. T, H. Harris. His roommate at Louisiana State University, William Dodd, later became state superintendent. Trying to recollect the years and memories, Guidroz said, I don't want to minimize the early years, but I would have to say Nicholls has the strongest ties to me. I hope somehow there's going to be a place for me to serve Nicholls in my retirement. l'll work with that in mind, it's been a beautiful experi- ence, he said. L . Ni, - 'QFLV-'ard rf-- . -. '.-Jfkg, I L '-Iv'ZQz5ai, ' f , :-1-it g,i--1,W- y?QagijMWW' sf' 'fig,'1- 4-.2 tif 'YL ' I Zmkixygtf 5' .47 ' X, f Afz' 944 7.1111-, gl' . , fn. .Q'. zp,f,, ' Wy iL,w'A wi LTV' A A I if .A . 4t,iM9i1?fx-. ' Yr -f' 7'9ff'1+'i?fv'2t-35? Q 71 ff. J ', ' 'rw' Qi 'pl 1' 1 if fi' .i yi . I I iff ' 'v Fl .u 'gd' .saga J il f tl LJQI' KH A simple walk around campus can remind Alba Gui- droz of the many students and schools he has been associated with in 43 years of education in Louisi- ana. Any form which involves a student's academic records or standing goes through his office. Elmo Authement, dean of administra- tion, draws up and regulates all policies regarding the work of employes and fac- ulty members. His office also sends out faculty and student recruiting teams to high ,I schools to promote and encourage grad- X r ix 2 uating seniors to consider Nicholls. Administrative deans handle the physical operations of Nicholls, out- side the classroom. S. Dan lvtontz Jr., dean of admissions and registrar processes the mountain of paperwork every student must undergo. Two administrative deans are frightj S. Dan lvtontz, dean of admissions and registrar and Elmo Authe- ment, dean of administration Uar right! keeping the university going. W- f I, . l'N I 1 jeu :rg The administrative deans

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. . . the vice presid nt l ,gqlrqn Pennington Maurice Charitat, vice pres- ident in charge of business affairs is one of three origi- nal employes still here. Dr. Donald Ayo, vice president and provost was once dean of the College of Life Sci- ences before moving into administration. Q 2 kung W iz Wi? -'l'lL'5.-I l Cl Tuma, A W!!B ilk ., 'ff.':jg:J- A second-in-command has been described as the person who does every- thing the number one person doesnt Although Dr. Donald Ayo has three other vice presidents in specialized fields, his title of vice president and provost makes him the one who would temporar- ily fill the office of president until a perma- nent one would be named, should there ever be a vacancy. Ayo served as dean of the College of Sciences and Life Sciences and Technol- ogy before becoming vice president. l-le is one of three full professors of the four vice presidents. While he is a professor of plant sci- ence, Dr. O. E. Lovell Jr., vice president of academic affairs, and Dr. G. G. Var- varo, vice president of student affairs, also hold the rank of full professor. Lovell, a professor of education, works directly with the academic community of Nicholls, both students and faculty. Students have access to him about problems which may come up on their . The vice presidents . . . 50' studies, courses or degree programs. Dr. Lovell also oversees the function of faculty members in regard to teaching. Dr. G. G. Varvaro, professor of geol- ogy, views the personal and out-of-class side of students. Advisor to the Student Government Association, his concern is the welfare of the students, both dorm resident and commuter and the proper planning for student-related activities. The fourth vice president doesn't need to be an educational professor, but a cer- tified public accountant with a good knowledge of business affairs. ' Maurice Charitat, besides being vice president of business affairs, is one of three administrators at Nicholls who were here when it began in 1948. Vice president of academic affairs, Dr. O. E. Lovell Jr. sports sunglasses and a white Panama hat to combat the bright glare of the August sun. Dr. G. G. Varvaro, vice president in charge of stu- dent affairs, contemplates the ground breaking for the new Allen J. Ellender Memorial Library with his ever-present pipe. as T., S .-s - Nt 'ii' at ' Iv, L1 nsi0 1:1 CD D 2 3. '95 o 3 i . xx I?

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. . . and th director , yi nt. 1' . 1 4? Certain areas ot Nicholls depend on directors to maintain their function and contribute to the overall operation of the university. Dr, Randall Detro, library director, han- dles a collection of material ranging from textbooks to newspapers, microfilm records to old telephone directories. The construction of the Allen J. Ellen- der Memorial Library is expected to ease the present space problem of boxes along the walls. As library director, Dr. Randall Detro supervises the placement of all educational and research materi- als, a job soon to be made easier with the new Ellender Library. if Director of Financial Aid Gerald Blakeman is one of three employes still working at Nicholls since the uni- versity opened its doors 28 years ago. s., ,. , . Fambrough The upkeep, repair and construction work needed by other departments comes through Newton Foote, director of building maintenance. 4 s A His department cares for all university vehicles and campus landscaping. The care J. B. Dupont gives to his job as university purchasing agent shapes the financial existence of Nicholls. Approval from his office is needed before any university funds can be released to purchase material or equip- ment needed. Inflation, more fees coilected from a larger enrollment of students and stat! purchase regulations must be balance' in a world where the bottom line on th accounting sheet is vital for proper use c funds. Gerald Blakeman's bottom line as director of financial aid is the evaluation of eligible students for possible federal aid. All students applying for A employment, work study or agency jobs must complete the American lege Testing program's CACTy form and the federal Basic Educational Opportu- nity Grant CBEOGJ application. Newton Foote, director of building maintenance, responsible for the condition of all campus building and handling work orders of needed construction on campus. J. B. Dupont, university purchasing agent, author- izes all payments of money from the university for its operations, supplies and other equipment needs. It Tl H rl E' 'l 5- inn 1 ill! ,,,,, .J 13 0850021