The Louisiana College Board of Trustees met on the campus of Louisiana College March 16-17.
PINEVILLE – The Louisiana College Board of Trustees met on the campus of Louisiana College March 16-17.
The 36-member board, Louisiana Baptist representatives from across the state, met to discuss and vote on important issues related to the college.
LC President Joe Aguillard reported an increase in enrollment as a result of new programs and the introduction of the Masters of Arts in Teaching Masters Degree.
“This semester the enrollment is 1,115, where last year at this time we had 944 students; this is a sign of growth.” Aguillard said. “Typically colleges and universities see a decrease in enrollment from the fall to spring semesters.”
All indicators are pointing to an all-time record high enrollment topping 1,430 students next fall, Aguillard added.
Regular business included the approval of the budget for the next fiscal year and the approval of the Louisiana College Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award recipients – Judge Paul Pressler, David Barton and Rod H. Masteller.
Other business included voting on candidates for graduation in May and August and candidates who will graduate with the Masters of Arts in Teaching.
Four faculty members were granted tenure by trustees including: Michael Brunet II, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Athletic Training; Charles Lowe, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Human Behavior, Chair of the Division of Human Behavior; Charles Quarles, Ph.D., Professor of Christian Studies, Chair of the Division of Christian Studies; and Christy Warren, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Teacher Education.