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CAMPUS NEWS NSU radiologic technology program will be offered in Alexandria In an effort to meet an increasing demand in central Louisiana and statewide, Rapides Regional Medical Center and Northwestern State University have joined together to offer a four-year radiologic technology program in Alexandria. Beginning in the fall of 2001, Northwestern’s baccalaureate degree program in radiologic technology will be expanded to better serve central Louisiana. Northwestern’s program, which was started in 1970, is one of only 23 four-year programs nationwide that is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. “The expansion of this program is part of Northwestern’s continuing effort to provide educational opportunity for the people of central Louisiana,” said Northwestern President Dr. Randall J. Webb. “The strengthening of our program in radiologic technology is an example of the type of growth and improvement we look for in all academic programs.” Webb credited Cheryl Wilson, chief financial officer at Rapides Regional Medical Center, for her efforts in helping this joint effort take place. “There has been a tremendous increase statewide in the demand for radiologic technologists,” said Laura Carwile, director of Northwestern’s radiologic technology program. “Northwestern and Rapides Regional are working to meet that demand.” Bobby Jindal, president of the University of Louisiana System, commended Northwestern and Rapides Regional for joining forces in an effective public-private partnership that “meets a real state need.” “This is the type of partnership we encourage at our universities throughout the UL System,” Jindal said. “We commend Rapides Regional and Northwestern for combining their clinical, academic and technological resources to meet the need for more radiologic technologists. In the process of being trained for meaningful careers, our students also will be exposed to the latest clinical equipment and research.” “This is a great opportunity for students in central Louisiana and the hospital,” said Mary Reed, the hospital’s radiology coordinator. “The students can stay here at home and get a full, four-year degree, and the hospital has another source to draw from for quality staff.” The hospital is providing NSU with two endowed professorships for the program, which will help fund faculty development, classroom media and other needs of the program, Carwile said. III N Howell is recipient of President’s Distinguished Service Award E Howell ven after devoting more than 50 years of his life to teaching and coaching, Dr. Ernest O. “Slim” Howell is truly dedicated to his students and his alma mater. The Natchitoches resident drives to Zwolle to teach a class at the Willamette Industries plant because “it’s fun.” He also teaches a course on campus. “I help where they need me to,” he said. He retired from Northwestern in 1986, “but I have never left.” Howell’s continued service to the university, both in and outside the classroom, were the reasons he was presented the President’s Distinguished Service Award recently. The award is intended to honor those who have given of their time, talents or resources over an extended period of time in an effort to enhance the University, and NSU President Dr. Randall J. Webb said Howell has given of all three. “He has lived a life of service – to his country, to his community, to the fields of education and coaching, and to Northwestern State University in particular,” Webb said. “Coach Howell has been active in efforts to advance and enhance Northwestern, his alma mater,” Webb continued. “Dr. Howell has been and continues to be an ambassador for Northwestern.” Howell earned his bachelor’s degree in health and physical education from Northwestern in 1950. He later earned his master’s degree from the University of Arkansas and his doctorate in health education from the University of Southern Mississippi. Howell said he has “always tried to stay involved with Northwestern. The university has given us a lot. I just want to give back.” He played a key role in the development of the Coach Jack Clayton Plaza between the south end zone of Turpin Stadium and the Athletic Fieldhouse. He also assisted the Office of Alumni Affairs by contacting graduates of the class of 1950 for their 50-year graduation ceremony. He also plans to get additional projects going at Northwestern and rally support from local business people and alumni to make those projects a reality. III Alumni Columns Winter 2000 / 4
Campus News Alumni Board expands The board of directors of Northwestern State University’s Alumni Association has again expanded, and new officers have been elected. Ginger Wiggins, a 1986 graduate from Jackson, Miss., was named president of the Alumni Association, and Rep. B.L. “Buddy” Shaw was named vice president. Wiggins succeeds Tommy Chester, who served for 10 years as president. Wiggins was the first female elected to the board in 1987 and is the first female president of the board. Chester, of Arcadia, was reappointed as a board member, and three members were added during the group’s Homecoming meeting. The new members are Carlos Jones of Ruston, F. Allen Horton Jr. of New Iberia and Jerry A. Brungart of Natchitoches. Chris Maggio, alumni director, said the alumni board is continuing to expand “so our alumni will have more representation. As our alumni base continues to grow, it is good to have additional board members who are demographic representations of Northwestern alumni.” Wiggins, who attended Northwestern in the late 1970s and completed her degree in 1986, has served on the alumni association board since 1987. She worked for Deposit Guaranty for 18 years in investment management, but two years ago she opened “Absolutely Greek,” a specialty store in Northpark Mall in Jackson, Miss. Wiggins decided to sell Greek items because she was active in Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority while at Northwestern. She was also a national officer for seven years. Her husband, Randy, was a member of Kappa Sigma while at Northwestern. Her father-in-law, Parker Wiggins, was also on the alumni board for many years, and several members of her family are graduates of Northwestern. Her sister, Summer Miller, is currently a student at Northwestern. Dr. B.L. “Buddy” Shaw, Louisiana’s District 6 Representative, was elected to the board in 1999. He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1955 and his master’s degree in 1960. Shaw is former principal of Byrd High School, Caddo Parish School Board member and senior admissions counselor at East Texas Baptist University. He served on the Louisiana School Board Association for six years and was president in 1993. He was named a Danforth Fellow in 1982. Tommy Chester, a State Farm agent in Arcadia for 24 years, was president of the board for 10 years and served on the board prior to becoming president. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern in 1967 and his master’s degree in 1969. He is a longtime member of the Athletic Association Board of Directors and served on the NSU Foundation board as an ex-officio member. Chester is president of the Lions’ Club and a life member of the Arcadia Jaycees. He has also been new program manager for Jaycees statewide, and has served The Alumni Board of Directors meet during Homecoming activities. on the board of directors for Cedar Creek School. He serves on the Chamber of Commerce and has been an officer on that board. He has also been active in the Dixie baseball league for seven years and is a deacon in First Baptist Church. Chester’s wife, Cindy, is a 1969 graduate of Northwestern, and all three of his children attended Northwestern. Jerry Brungart earned his bachelor’s degree at Northwestern in 1969 and his master’s in 1971. He is a sales agent for New York Life Insurance Co. Prior to that, he sold insurance for Lincoln Financial Advisors, Modern Woodmen of America, Business Men’s Assurance and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He served as head of the physical education department at Natchitoches Central High School from 1974 to 1980 and was wrestling coach and assistant football coach. He also coached football and track at Springhill High School. He has earned several awards related to insurance sales, and he is a member of the General Agents and Managers Association, the Chamber of Commerce of Central Louisiana, the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bolton Avenue Lions’ Club. He is also on the Folk Festival Steering Committee and the Jazz Festival Steering Committee. Brungart has helped cook food for the alumni tailgating tent for Northwestern home football games. F . Allen Horton Jr. earned his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern in 1957 and his master’s in administration and supervision in 1962. He was a teacher and coach for six years in Terrebonne High School, LaCache Junior High School and Eunice High School. He retired as an administrator from New Iberia Junior/Senior High in 1977, after serving in various teaching and administrative positions for 14 years. From 1979 through 1997, he was a sales associate for Union Camp Corporation of Lafayette. His late wife, Lelia Elizabeth “Betty” Millspaugh, was a 1952 graduate. His son, Steve, is former executive director of the NSU Alumni Association and is head of the Department of Journalism. Carlos Jones earned his bachelor’s degree from North western in 1992. He served as a recruiter for Northwestern in 1995, and was facilities director for the Athletic Department in 1997. He has been a claims adjuster and underwriter for State Farm Insurance and was a safety director of Willamette Industries in Ruston. His wife, Yulonda E. Washington Jones, is also a Northwestern graduate. III Alumni Columns Winter 2000 / 5
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