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

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As Student Union director, Gary Whipple works out ati plans for activities , dances or functions in the complex. An evening director was added in the spring semester. O O O jiftjlflig l S., I 5, .1 f 1 O S f 3. f ' MA if l ' .glass Li., J' 1 4-it ' , . ,f I -g----i-.......- 3 gf. K- ...Q 3 are 5 I Et.. x seep it to th r. While some students regard the appli- cation form and red tape world of some offices with a wary eye, Student Union Director Gary Whipple works to keep that eye entertained. The operation of the Student Union affects the thousands of students who daily pass through it. The additional hiring of Ronnie Bou- dreaux in the spring semester as evening director promises an enlarged slate ot activities not only for dorm students but the general student body as well. Not all the attention is lavished on the undergraduates, as Brent Duet, alumni affairs director, keeps graduates aware of the progress of Nicholls. His responsibility becomes greater at Homecoming, when class reunions bring back many former students. But no matter what special event or holiday rolls around, auditor Thomas Gravois is in charge of balancing Nic- holls' budget to meet state regulations. Each year, a proposed financial budget must be drawn up and approved, giving his offices more than its share of work at the end ot the fiscal year. Director of alumni affairs for the past three years, Brent Duet handles the job of letting interested Alumni know what happens at Nicholls and of Homecoming affairs. Auditor Thomas Gravois has the task of balancing the budget against the needs ot Nicholls, not an easy job with inflation and the rising costs in the economy, T- ,, x X ' Je-M , . ,.,,,-. rx E l F i' . F r --N , . E l, -.. Q sms? 1- JF li- I 'B ether ft! ' 'N f . i' .J A-. ' 4

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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

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With an eye toward preparing students for careers in pri- vate and public businesses, the College of Business Admin- istration provides programs for students to specialize in dif- ferent areas. Part of the function of the college is to encourage research in the areas of business and economics, prepare students for graduate school and provide services to the business com- munity, While the departments in the college coordinate and han- dle many of their own programs, the entire college also has several annual events designed to serve the students. The Sixth Annual Executive-in-Besidence program in the fall was to headline twin brothers, Leon and Boland Toups, However, Boland, vice president of Nichols Construction Company ot Baton Bouge and holder of a mechanical engi- neering degree and a master's degree from the University of Georgia, underwent emergency surgery and was unable to attend. The day-long program was designed to allow students, faculty and the public to meet with businesses to discuss subjects relevant to both the business and campus world. Leon addressed a noon luncheon in the Union Ballroom on Oct. 22 and told the students a businessman must master four skills to succeed in the business world: a sense of integ- rity, a responsible attitude, a humane attitude towards people and most importantly, a total commitment and dedication to one's work, Toups holds the same degree his brother does and also has a masters in aeronautical engineering from the Univer- sity of Florida, a professional engineering degree from MIT and a MBA from Sloan School of Pennsylvania. Groups cooperating in the presentation of the Executive-in-Best dence program were the Accounting Club, the Nicholls Soci- ety of Personnel Administration, Delta Sigma Pi, the Econom- Ctllltgt 0l lill illf Alllllilli II'illi0Il Tauzin addresses business conference, department head elected president of chamber of commerce YK Three contests involving a Chevette were con- ducted by Dr Dave Lill's marketing research class. These included car stuffing, slogan writing and test driving The contests were created to study the cars commercial appeal. ' llll- State Bep Bill Tauzin delivered the keynote address at the ltth Annual Business Administration Confer- ence Seated is Bidley Gros, dean of College of Business Administration f liege tit Business Administration llllllllllllnilr Sits! 4? ,EN ik K ab' it 6 if Cuenca