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

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These programs are under the coordi- nators of graduate studies in their respec- tive colleges: Dr. Jo Ann Cangemi, edu- cation, Dr. John Green, life sciences and technology, Dr. Clift Gresham, business administration, Dr. Larry l-law, sciences, and Dr. Maxwell Quertermous, liberal arts. A limited number of teaching and research assistantships are given each year through the graduate school. Graduate assistants are expected to earn at least six hours of graduate credit during a semester. Graduate assistants serve as instruc- tors or are employed by various depart- ments as workers. President Vernon Galliano, with the Graduate Council, instituted the Gradu- ate Hall of Fame for undergraduate stu- dents who receive graduate degrees from Nicholls. A minimum of five years must pass since the graduate degree is earned before one can be nominated. l .... .Qu u.. . .- .. .-Q Shown at the induction ceremonies of the first Graduate Hall of Fame are: Dr. Vernon F. Galliano, Supt. Kelly Nix, Alma Zimmerman, l-leidi Weishaupt, Anna Lee Miller, Jessie Guidry, Myron Chauvin, and Dr. G. G. Varvaro. The following is the list of the first inductees and some of their achieve- ments: Myron Chauvin of l-louma, received his bachelor of arts and master of education degrees from Nicholls. l-le has taught in eight Terrebonne Par- ish schools, serving as principal of the elementary and middle school. l-le is on the board of supervisors for Sewerage District 14 in Terrebonne Par- ish and was elected this year to the Terre- bonne Parish Police Jury. Jesse Guidry of Larose, was an induc- tee in the Undergraduate Hall of Fame in 1961 and has earned two graduate degrees from Nicholls, in education and science. l-le has taught at Nicholls, Larose- Cutoff l-ligh School and South Lafourche High School. Horn Dr. Vern Pifre, dean of the graduate school, proc- esses one of the many forms his office receives from persons finished with their undergraduate work and wanting to continue their studies. Anna Lee Miller of Thibodaux, received a master in education from Nicholls and has taught in Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish schools. She was named Outstanding Educator twice in Thibodaux and will become prin- cipal of St. Genevieve Elementary School. l-leidi Weishaupt, of Cedar Falls, lowa, received her bachelor of science and master of education degrees from Nic- holls. She taught in several Lafourche Parish schools, Nicholls, the University of Den- ver and is an assistant professor of health and physical education at the University of Iowa. Alma Zimmerman of Thibodaux, received her master of education from Nicholls and has worked in Lafourche, Orleans and Terrebonne Parish schools. Graduate School 259

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iff! Some students come to college not sure of what field is right as a major. Other students, after four years of undergraduate work, or a delay of several years, return to further their education. For students unsure of what program they vvant, the Division of General Studies is set up to accommodate them. Under the direction of Dr. Wade Ledet, the division offers special courses for stu- dents without majors, to acquaint them with college and help counsel them. For all students entering as freshmen, Guidance 101 is a required course. The course ends at midterm of the first semester, but serves to introduce incom- ing students to the university, its facilities and the operation of the library. Students with high ACT scores are allowed to peti- tion for credit and bypass the course. Judging the social studies projects at the element tary regional division held annually at Nicholls, Mar- garet Authement fcenterj is a graduate assistant under Dr. Jo Ann Cangemi, coordinator of graduate studies in education. Students without majors come under the direction of Dr. Wade Ledet, director of the division of general studies, For students wishing to further their education after getting an undergraduate degree, the Graduate School offers several opportunities for advanced study and research. With Dr. Vern Pitre heading the school, the graduate school offers programs leading to a master of arts, business administration, education, science and specialist in education degrees. For the undecided cmd post-graduate 4 ft rieral Studies Division

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Part of the governor's campaign included two visits within six weeks to the Nicholls campus . . . Cas! the race for state superintendent of education . . . became a contest of hamburgers vs. apples. . . Gov. Edwin Edwards breaks Louis Michot, state superintendent ground for the Allen J. Ellender of education 1972-76, lost in his Memorial Library on one ofhis vis- bid for re-election. its to the campus. . Eleanor Brown Charles Colbert Joseph Davis Jr. Rick Eagan Jr. Gardon Flory J. F. Foreman Rev. Hebert Gardon Mrs. Dawson Johns 260 State Board of Education 'simm- Sen. Harvey Peltier Jr., ot Thibodaux, president of the Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities. .HZ 'L' 41 -Q .. ,-,.- l