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20 President and Chancellor F. King Alexander F. King Alexander comes to LSU in the newly created position of president and chancellor ready to put into practice here some of the successful strategies that he has employed in other university systems. He plans to meet the challenges of bringing together all of the groups that make up the LSU System by building a stronger network among these entities and in five years, to see the system reap the benefits of this reconciliation among the campuses through better funding and more collaboration. He intends to have the system as a whole, and the flagship in particular, back “on the offensive,” challenging peer institutions across the U.S. and competing for the best and the brightest in all areas.
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24 University College Celebrates 80 Years For the past 80 years, students have come to know LSU’s University College under many names: Lower Division, General College, Freshman College, Junior Division, and University College. No matter the name, University College’s mission has remained the same – to serve as the entry point for students by providing academic advising and support services that assist first-year and some continuing students in defining their educational goals, pursuing admission to a senior college, and ultimately earning a degree.
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Editorial Assistants Patti Garner; Hannah McLain, Brenda Macon, Copy Editor Contributors Barry Cowan, Jacqueline Craddock, Rachel L. Emanuel, Damian Foley, Bud Johnson, Charlotte Kelley, Danielle Kelley, Brenda Macon, Norm Marcocci, Judson Moore, Gil Rew, Jayna Rowden Photography Steve Franz, Johnny Gordon, Jolesch Photography, Larry Hubbard, Tom Hughes, , Paula Ouder, Eddy Perez, Julie Rew, Gilbert Stone, Rory White, Jim Zietz Printing Baton Rouge Printing Editorial and Advertising Office LSU Alumni Association 3838 West Lakeshore Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4686 225-578-3838 • 888-RINGLSU www.lsualumni.org / e-mail: jackie@lsualumni.org LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE is published quarterly in March, June, September and December by the LSU Alumni Association. A contribution of $50 or more for an annual subscription includes membership in the Alumni Association. Letters to the editor are encouraged. Please write to the address listed above. LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE reserves the right to edit all material accepted for publication. Publication of material does not indicate endorsement of the author’s viewpoint by the magazine, the LSUAA or LSU. © 2013 by LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to LSU ALUMNI MAGAZINE, 3838 West Lakeshore Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4686 The mission of the LSU Alumni Association is to protect, promote, and foster the welfare of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and to create and nurture mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni and friends. The Association, using the talents and resources of alumni and friends of Louisiana State University, supports the University in pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and public service to future and current alumni. NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jack Andonie Chair, Metairie, La. Gil Rew Chair-Elect, Mansfield, La. Michael H. Woods Past Chair, Shreveport, La. Scott L. Anderson, Monroe, La. Ted A Martin, Baton Rouge, La. Mary Lou Applewhite, New Orleans, La. Louis R. Minksy, Baton Rouge, La. Jon D. “Jay” Babb, Baton Rouge, La. Richard C. “Ricky” Oustalet, Jennings, La. Gil Rew, Mansfield, La. J. Hals Benhard, Palmetto, La. Beverly Shea, New Iberia, La. C. A. “Buddy” Brice III, Biloxi, Miss. John T. Shelton, Jr., Houston, Texas Guy Campbell III, Monroe, La. Carl J. Streva, Morgan City, La. Gregg Cordaro, Baton Rouge, La. Susan K. Whitelaw, Shreveport, La. Theresa M. Gallion, Tampa, Fla. Lodwrick M. Cook, Director Emeritus Ronald M. Johnson, Baton Rouge, La. Sherman Oaks, Calif. Jan K. Liuzza, Kenner, La.