August 26th, 2010
Pineville, LA. … The Louisiana College Board of Trustees and Dr. Joe Aguillard, President of Louisiana College, will hold a press conference on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the University Club located on the 15th floor of the American Tower (Morgan Keegan building) in Shreveport, Louisiana. At this time an announcement will be made about the location of the Louisiana College Judge Paul Pressler School of Law, the naming of the founding Dean and the announcement of two major gifts.
Louisiana College, founded in 1906 by Louisiana Baptists is a Christian, liberal arts college offering selected professional programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees and is one of the most recognized colleges in the South. The new law school is being named for Judge Paul Pressler, III. He served as a Justice of the Texas Court of Appeals, former district judge and member of the Texas State Legislature, and key leader of the Southern Baptist Convention. Judge Pressler currently lives in Houston, Texas.
For more information about the press conference, contact the Louisiana College Office of College Communications at (318) 487-7194 or (318) 542-8688.
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August 18th, 2010
Pineville, LA. … Louisiana College will hold registration for the 2010 Fall Semester beginning on Wednesday, August 18 through Friday, August 20. The location of registration has been changed to the Norton Library on the campus of LC.
Students taking only evening classes register on Wednesday, August 18th from 5:30-6:30p.m at Norton Library.
Students who are pre-registered must finalize their registration on Thursday, August 19, according to the first letter of their last name:
8 – 9 a.m. – A, B, D
9-10 a.m. – L, M, N, O
10 – 11 a.m. – P, V, W, X, Y, Z
1-2 p.m. – G, H, I, J
2 -3 p.m. – C, E, F, K
3 – 4 p.m. – Q, R, S, T, U
*Please note: pre-registered students who do not finalize their registration according to the above schedule will have their schedules dropped and will have to register on Friday, August 20.
Students attending Louisiana College for the first time will register on Friday, August 20, according to the first letter of their last name. Registration for first time students will also include vehicle registration, and confirmation of meal plan and housing.
8 – 9 a.m. – Q, R, S, T, U
9– 10 a.m. – C, E, F, K
10 – 11 a.m. – A, B, D
1 -2 p.m. – G, H, I, J
2-3 p.m. – L, M, N, O
3-4 p.m. – P, V, W, X, Y, Z
If you are unable to register at your assigned time, you must contact the Registrar’s Office to arrange a time. No student will be allowed to register early. For questions about registering at Louisiana College, you may contact the LC Office of the Registrar at (318) 487-7222 or the Office of Admissions at (318) 487-7259 or visit www.lacollege.edu to view course offerings and registration schedule.
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July 30th, 2010
Pineville, LA. … The Louisiana College Office of the President is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Searcy, Ph.D. as the new Vice-President for Academic Affairs at Louisiana College. Dr. Searcy has 19 years experience in Christian Higher Education administration.
Dr. Searcy began his tenure at LC on July 1, 2010. “I’m pleased to make this announcement,” explained Dr. Joe Aguillard, President of Louisiana College. “Dr. Searcy is unique, in that he possesses the Christian Higher Education administrative experience as well as the shared understanding of the importance of educating the whole person, including the spiritual well-being of students.”
Dr. Searcy was the Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and a Professor of Christian Education at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
“I’m looking forward to coming to Louisiana College,” said Searcy. “I believe we need Christian higher education like never before to instruct the whole student, preparing them not only for a vocation but to be Christians committed to their faith.”
Dr. Searcy has made significant contributions to the field of theological education. Most recently he served for a time as Associate Director of the Professional Doctoral Program at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, where he developed a new doctoral degree, the Doctor of Educational Ministry. This degree was approved by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS). Dr. Searcy has considerable experience with accrediting bodies at NOBTS and around the country. He has served on visiting teams for both ATS and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in on-site and off-site capacities.
Searcy and his wife Brenda have two grown children Phillip, who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina and another in son, Nathan, who resides in Mobile, Alabama. “My wife and I are looking forward to moving to central Louisiana and being a part of Louisiana College.”
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June 17th, 2010
Pineville, LA. … The Louisiana Athletic Club (LAC), located on the Louisiana College campus is holding their 5th annual Health and Wellness Expo on Monday, June 28th. The expo times are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All central Louisiana community members are invited to attend.
The expo is free of charge. “This is an opportunity to give back to the community, explained Calleen Eyre, Program Manager. “During the expo everyone in central Louisiana is encouraged to participate, even if they are not members of the LAC.” In fact, the LAC will be open all day for anyone interested in trying out the facility, classes and work-out equipment. Visit www.louisianaathleticclub.com for a complete listing of class schedules.
This year’s expo will feature more than 40 health-related vendors including cholesterol screenings, eye screenings, blood pressure and BMI checks, and much more.
For more information contact the Louisiana Athletic Club at (318) 487-7100 or www.louisianaathleticclub.com .
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June 16th, 2010
Press Release
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2009
Contact: LC Office of Academic Affairs
(318) 487-7601
Pineville, LA. …The summer program “Center for Academically Talented Students” (CATS) will take place again this summer on the campus of Louisiana College from July 12th – 23rd. The CATS program demonstrates Louisiana College’s commitment to meeting the needs of the academically strong student.
Now in it’s 27th year, CATS provides elementary and junior high students the opportunity to participate in accelerated enrichment experiences designed to challenge the academic ability of each child. The CATS program has two options a half-day (8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.) or a full-day (8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.) The full day option includes lunch, swimming, art, music and recreation.
The application and registration fee are due by June 28th. Space is limited, call (318) 487-7601 to request an application and brochure or visit www.lacollege.edu under summer programs for youth to download an application.
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