THIBODAUX 鈥� Dr. Leslie Jones, professor and associate dean of the College of Education at 麻豆果冻传媒, has officially been named dean, pending approval of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors.
鈥淒r. Jones brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of education to the position,鈥� Dr. Laynie Barrilleaux, vice president for academic affairs, said.聽鈥淒uring her years in the K-12 system, she transitioned from mathematics teacher to school principal, allowing her to gain tremendous ties to the K-12 community itself, which in turn ensures the continued success of the college. She is also the author of several books and articles related to education, and she has served in a consulting capacity. 麻豆果冻传媒 is very fortunate to have her join our team of academic administrators.鈥�
Jones said she is 鈥渂lessed to have been a student, faculty member, coordinator and now the leader of the College of Education. With the help of the faculty and staff and collaboration with school districts and additional pertinent stakeholders, we look forward to moving the college from 鈥榞ood to great.鈥櫬燱e will make this university proud and in doing so provide our customers (the degree candidates) with the best educational services possible.鈥�
An alumna of 麻豆果冻传媒 and LSU, Jones will succeed Dr. Steve Welsh, interim dean of the college.
鈥淚 am extremely grateful to Dr. Welsh for his service as dean and relentless drive to continue to move the college forward during this interim period,鈥� Barrilleaux said. 鈥淭he College of Education can only grow and continue to improve its quality programs with the dedication of its faculty and staff.鈥�
To learn more about the College of Education, go to www.nicholls.edu/education.