By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - The Louisiana Christian University Department of Convergence Media attended the National Metro Media & Communications Association annual summer conference, July 21-24 in Pensacola Beach. Media Professor Jeff Young and students Jacob Mercer and Danny Cobb represented the university at the conference, which focuses on worship, professional media training, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. MMCA is a professional organization of full-time church media directors from across the nation, who are dedicated to providing community, technical instruction and spiritual support for individuals serving full-time in media, production and communication ministries. “Connections were made in recruiting students and securing internships for students,” Young said. “While representing the university, the students were able to attend general sessions on leadership and spiritual growth along with educational sessions.” Seventy-five full-time media directors attended, along with 25 national vendors representing state-of-the-art media equipment that many churches use today. “Networking is the key and the students made many connections with potential employers,” Young said. … [Read more...]
LCU hosts conversation on AI with education leaders
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Artificial intelligence is not only one of the hottest topics but also one of the most frightening in our world today. Education is one of the sectors of society where changes are already being felt. Louisiana Christian University held its first in a series of online roundtable discussions on AI, July 28. “Guinn Conversations: AI & Education—What AI Can’t Replace” was hosted by LCU President Mark Johnson and included some of Central Louisiana’s education leaders—former LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil, LSUA Chancellor Elizabeth Beard, Rapides Parish School Board President Jeff Powell, and former Central Louisiana Technical Community College Chancellor Jimmy Sawtelle. Johnson said the idea for these conversations came from the fifth president of LCU, G. Earl Guinn and his dedication to engaging with the community and society. The impact of AI on education and today’s society as a whole are significant, Johnson said, and that’s only going to continue to increase. It’s important that we engage with each other on ways to both embrace and tame this power. “It’s important to know the pulse of the community, not just to educate students,” Coreil said. Beard said it is the … [Read more...]
LCU to hold online event with educational leaders on AI
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University will hold Guinn Conversations July 28 at 6 p.m. live on its YouTube channel. The event will be a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence and its growing impact on education. “AI and Education: What AI can’t replace” will feature Central Louisiana educational leaders including LCU President Mark Johnson, former LSUA Chancellor Paul Coriel, LSUA Chancellor Elizabeth Beard, former CLTCC Chancellor Jimmy Sawtelle, and Rapides Parish School Board Superintendent Jeff Powell. The event will stream live from LCU's YouTube channel. This is a virtual event. There will be no live audience. … [Read more...]
Couvillion named LCU admissions director
By LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Emily Couvillion has been named Louisiana Christian University’s director of admissions. Couvillion previously served as an admissions counselor and the recruiter for the New Orleans area. She has worked for LCU since September. “I am very excited to move into this year in this new role,” Couvillion said. “I feel as if we are building a great team, and I can’t wait to see LCU continue to grow.” Couvillion graduated from LCU in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in social work and in 2023 with her master’s degree. “LCU has always been home, and last year when the Lord was beginning to close one door, He opened another,” she said. “I knew without a doubt this opportunity was from Him. The Lord leading me back here professionally is not something I was expecting, but it has been exactly what I needed.” She will be responsible for coordinating the recent grant through Career Compass as the Beyond Graduation coach, as well as handling all recruiting and admissions for graduate programs. “Emily is incredibly hard-working,” said Jana Lucky, executive director of Enrollment Management. “She is smart and always figures out the best way to do things. She is also computer-savvy, which helps with … [Read more...]
LCU nursing achieves 100% on licensing exam
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University’s nursing students have achieved a 100% pass rate on the national licensing exam. This is the first cohort of students to graduate under the revised nursing curriculum. The National Council Licensure Examination, the national licensing exam every nursing graduate must pass to legally work as a registered nurse in the United States, has served as the standard for nursing licensure since 1982 and is recognized across the U.S., Canada, and Australia. NCLEX pass rates are among the most significant measures of a nursing program’s effectiveness in preparing graduates for professional practice. Although nursing programs are assessed using a variety of academic and clinical performance indicators, NCLEX outcomes are particularly important because they reflect graduates’ ability to meet the national standard for safe and competent practice in healthcare. “The statewide shortage of licensed nurses underscores the need for academically prepared nursing professionals who can think critically, make sound clinical decisions, and respond effectively in patient care settings,” said Shaina Goudeau, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health. … [Read more...]
Louisiana Christian University names Maxey VPAA
By Elizabeth Clarke, LCU News PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) - Louisiana Christian University has named Natalie Maxey the new vice president for Academic Affairs. Maxey was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees and began her new position on May 19. Maxey has served in a variety of roles at the university over the past decade, most recently as the interim dean for the Ray and Dorothy Young School of Business. From 2019-2024, she was the project director for the IDEA federal Title III grant that implemented initiatives developing new online programs, student support services and IT infrastructure on campus. Maxey earned her doctorate in chemical engineering in 2006 from Georgia Institute of Technology. She completed her Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering in 2000 at Louisiana Tech University. She came to LCU in the fall of 2016 to form the pre-engineering program, which launched new degree programs and saw the renovation of classroom and lab space. “Over the last 10 years here, I have grown to love the students, faculty and staff at this institution, and I am deeply committed to our mission and role in the world of education,” Maxey said. “I’m excited to become VPAA. The VPAA’s role is both keeper of the … [Read more...]
