Gallapsy College of Education and Human Development Archives

NSU Doctor of Education candidate’s award-winning research focuses on community college administration

November 15, 2024

NATCHITOCHES – A doctoral candidate in Northwestern State University’s Adult Learning and Development program was recognized as one of eight Research-In-Progress award winners at the Mid-South Educational Research Association (MSERA).

Craig Leager of Monroe, Iowa, is pursuing research titled “The Community College Presidency and Why Qualified Candidates Are Saying ‘No Thanks.’”

“This is a rigorous […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2024 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must […]

College of Education & Human Development honors students, faculty in spring awards program

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern state University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development hosted a spring Honors Convocation April 17 to recognize the academic accomplishments of students and faculty in the School of Education, Department of Health and Human Performance, Department of Military Science, Department of Psychology and Department of Social Work.

School of Education honor recipients […]

Department of Social Work celebrates reaccreditation

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Department of Social Work celebrated its reaccreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. CSWE accreditation is a rigorous peer-review process that assures that the department meets high standards in preparing students for professional work in diverse cultures and communities.

“Accreditation through CSWE allows our department to provide national accreditation to […]

NSU will honor Hall of Distinguished Educators inductees

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Gallaspy College of Education and Human Development will honor several individuals during Homecoming Festivities Nov. 3-4.

Honorees who will be inducted into the Hall of Distinguished Educators will be Ben LaGrone of Colfax, Phillip McClung and Janna Masson Maggio of Natchitoches; Janice Marie Barrios Moreau of Alexandria and Carolyn Williamson Burroughs […]

NSU Elementary Lab named national Blue Ribbon School

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s Elementary Lab School has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School based on the school’s overall academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student groups on assessments. The U.S. Department of Education recognized a total of 353 schools across the nation.

NSU Elementary Lab is part of […]

Nominations open for Hall of Distinguished Educators

NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Education and Human Development is seeking nominations for the 2023 Hall of Distinguished Educators and Outstanding Young Professionals.

The Hall of Distinguished Educators is the highest honor bestowed by the School of Education. Nominees must have earned an education degree from Northwestern State University, must have a minimum of […]