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Southeastern appoints Todd director of University Police Department
Harold Todd has been named director of the University Police Department at Southeastern
Louisiana University. He returns to Southeastern after having served 10 years as assistant
director for the UPD from 1994-2004. He is expected to begin his new duties June 2.
With 34 years of law enforcement experience, Todd has served as a Louisiana State
Trooper and narcotics investigator, as well as chief of police at both Northern Kentucky
University and most recently at Texas A&M University – Central Texas. He holds a bachelor's
degree and secondary teaching certification from Southeastern and a master's of science
in criminal justice from the University of Alabama. In addition to successfully attending
the Louisiana State Police Training Academy, he completed training at the FBI National
Academy in Washington D.C.
"The employment of Harold Todd as director will allow him to move Southeastern's
UPD toward more campus-focused policing," said Southeastern Vice President for Student
Affairs Marvin Yates, who is charged with oversight of the police department. "He
brings significant credibility and experience to the position."
In his previous work assignments, Todd has conducted internal investigations,
held hearings and administered discipline as appropriate. He instituted community
policing strategies by creating community partnerships through which he was able to
prioritize victim services and customer relations.
He was also a member of adjunct faculty at NKU, instructing Introduction to Criminal
Justice and Policing in America courses.
Summer work schedule begins Sunday, May 18
Effective May 18, the university will begin a four-day workweek with 10-hour days.
The officially recognized work schedule for employees of the university will be from
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday with a 30-minute lunch break. The university
will resume the four and a half workweek on August 9.
The university will observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, as a Presidential
Closure day. The university will also be closed on Thursday, July 3, in observance
of Independence Day, which is a designated holiday with pay.
It is recognized that work schedules within offices/work units may need to be
varied from the officially recognized schedule in order to provide coverage due to
special circumstances. The university has a Flexible Work Hours Policy to facilitate
such requests. The policy can be located on the Human Resources website.
Time reports for classified employees are to reflect actual hours worked during
the workweek. In the event an employee is required to work in excess of their officially
recognized schedule, a request for approved overtime/k-time must be processed in advance
through regular channels.
It is recognized that during this period there may be problems that arise which
are not specifically addressed here. Please feel free to contact Sam Domiano at extension
2282 or Nettie Burchfield at extension 2088 as the need arises.
Southeastern to hold dance auditions for fall concert
Southeastern's dance program will hold auditions Thursday, May 15, for an upcoming
dance concert to be directed by Dance Instructor Skip Costa.
Sponsored by the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the concert will be
held in the fall.
"Auditions are open to all Southeastern students, including incoming fall 2014
freshmen," Costa said. "Students attending the audition will be taught several movement
phrases in contemporary dance and fusion forms, the intermingling of different dance
styles within a dance: contemporary and hip hop, jazz, ballet, etc."
Auditions are scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. in the dance studio located in the Kinesiology
and Health Studies Building. Costa said students should wear something that shows
their form, especially on the upper body torso, and should arrive by 4:45 p.m. to
complete an audition form.
"If selected for the performance, students must enroll in DNC 106 for freshmen
and sophomores or DNC 406 for juniors and seniors, which meets from 2 to 3:15 on Tuesdays
and Thursdays," Costa added.
Costa said students must also enroll in one dance technique course selected from
the following: DNC 120-01 – Jazz Dance I; DNC 130-01 – Modern Dance I; DNC 140-01
– Ballet I; DNC 162-01 – Theatre Dance; or DNC 320-01 – Jazz Dance III.
For more information, contact Dance Coordinator Martie Fellom at martie.fellom@southeastern.edu for more information.
Late Night Breakfast volunteers needed
With final exams this week that means it's time for Late Night Breakfast! Dining Services
will be hosting a student appreciation Late Night Breakfast on Tuesday, May 13 from
9 until 11 p.m. in the Mane Dish, located on the 2nd floor of the new Student Union
addition.
This is always a well-attended event and a great way to wish our students well
on their final exams.
If you are interested in participating as a volunteer server for Late Night Breakfast,
please contact Robin Parker at rparker@southeatern.edu to let her know if you would be interested in the early shift (9-10), late shift
(10-11) or both shifts (9-11).
Please forward this invitation to all faculty and staff in your departments,
as this event provides another valuable opportunity to connect with our students!
We hope you, your faculty and your staff will be able to join us Tuesday night.
Alumni Association Tangi Chapter to host Shrimp Boil on May 16
The Tangi Chapter of the Southeastern Alumni Association is inviting alumni and friends
to a shrimp boil on May 16.
Scheduled at the Alumni Center, 500 University Ave., the event will take place
from 5 to 7 p.m. Soft drinks will be provided, as well as corn, potatoes, and desserts.
Free hamburgers will be provided for children under 12.
The cost is $12 per person in advance or $15 at the door. Advance registration
is preferred. Faculty and staff who pay prior to event day will receive $2 off the
regular price for their families.
Participants may prepay and register online at www.southeastern.edu/alumni or call 549-2150.
Southeastern wins graphic design awards
The Southeastern Office of University Marketing and Communications was recognized
for graphic design by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts with two Communicator
Awards, including a first place Gold Award of Excellence.
The University Marketing and Communications Office was awarded the Gold Award
of Excellence for the poster promoting the university’s performance of “The Magic
Flute,” an opera staged by the university’s Opera/Music Theatre program. The full
color poster, designed by staff graphic designer Michael Trahan, included an original
illustration of one of the key characters in the production, the “Queen of the Night.”
Trahan was also awarded a second place Silver Award of Distinction for the promotional
brochure for the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in the overall design category.
Founded by communication professionals over a decade ago, the Communicator Awards
is an annual competition honoring the best in advertising, corporate communications,
public relations and identity work for print, video, interactive and audio. With over
6,000 entries received from across the United States and around the world, the Communicator
Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence
for communications professionals.
Study Abroad Call for Proposals
The Office of International Initiatives is requesting faculty proposals for study
abroad programs to be offered during 2015. The CFP document can be found on our website:
http://www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/ii/faculty/index.html.
Note the deadline for proposals is June 12, 2014. For more information, contact
Kent Neuerburg at kneuerburg@southeastern.edu or call the International Initiatives Office at 549-2135.
Our students look forward to traveling and learning with you in 2015.
Laissez Les Bon Temps Relay
South Tangipahoa Relay for Life has created incredible tee shirts (see illustration
at right) to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The shirts are $15 ($16
for size 2X) and are available in green and gold, as well as other color themes, such
as black and gold.
The first order deadline is May 14, and this is your chance to get yours first.
Order today by contacting Jennifer Rowell at extension 5655, jrowell@southeastern.edu, or Barbara Hardesty at bhardesty@southeastern.edu.
If you are a member of another Relay team, you may also contact your team captain
to place an order.
Southeastern in the news
BR Advocate
Farmers’ goal at SLU: Bring in farm-fresh food
http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/9089290-123/farmers-goal-at-slu-bring
N.O. CityBusiness Universities play catch up for Louisiana’s tech needs
http://neworleanscitybusiness.com/blog/2014/05/06/universities-play-catch-up-for-louisianas-tech-needs/
N.O. Times Picayune Southeastern inducts Phi Kappa Phi members
http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2014/05/southeastern_louisiana_univers_60.html Southeastern Louisiana University Science Technology students honored
http://www.nola.com/community/st-tammany/index.ssf/2014/05/southeastern_louisiana_univers_62.html Google conference to be hosted by SLU in St. Tammany
http://www.nola.com/education/index.ssf/2014/05/google_conference_to_be_hosted.html#incart_river
This Week in Athletics
Southeastern junior men’s golfer Grady Brame will compete in NCAA Regionals, while
the SLU baseball team closes out the 2014 regular season during this week in Southeastern
Athletics.
Brame, a Hammond native, will compete as an individual in the NCAA San Antonio
Regional, which runs Thursday through Saturday. The St. Thomas Aquinas High School
product will tackle the Bridge Ranch Golf Club course for the second time this spring,
as Brame finished third after sitting atop the opening day leaderboard in the Lone
Star Invitational in late March. Live results, provided by UTSA, will be accessible
at LionSports.net.
Having already clinched a spot in next week’s Southland Conference Tournament
in Conway, Ark., the Lion baseball team (31-22, 16-11 Southland) will look to win
its third straight league series, when it hosts in-state Southland foe Northwestern
State for a three-game series. The series opens on Thursday and continues on Friday
with both games set for 6 p.m.
Saturday’s regular season finale between the Lions and the Demons is set for
1 p.m. Prior to first pitch, the Lions will honor the 2014 senior class of Corey Bryan,
Gabe Woods, Matt Pittari, Jesse Buratt, Jason Greenleaf, Sean Kennel, Logan Riddell
and Dylan Hills.
All of this week’s baseball games will be broadcast live in the Hammond area
on KSLU-FM (90.9) and on the Internet at www.LionSports.net, where LionVision subscribers can access a live video stream of the series with Northwestern
State.
Thursday, May 15
Men’s Golf, Grady Brame at NCAA Regionals, San Antonio, Texas, All Day Baseball, vs. Northwestern State, Alumni Field, 6 p.m. (KSLU) (LionVision)*
Friday, May 16 Men’s Golf, Grady Brame at NCAA Regionals, San Antonio, Texas, All Day Baseball, vs. Northwestern State, Alumni Field, 6 p.m. (KSLU) (LionVision)*
Saturday, May 17 Men’s Golf, Grady Brame at NCAA Regionals, San Antonio, Texas, All Day Baseball, vs. Northwestern State, Alumni Field, 1 p.m. (KSLU) (LionVision)*
- Senior Day
Southeastern home events in bold
* - Southland Conference contest
Professional activities
An article co-authored by Dr. Dianna Laurent (English) “Proper methodologies for psychological and sociological studies conducted
via the Internet,” originally published by Behavior Research Methods, Instruments,
& Computers, has been selected by editors Matthew David and Peter Millward for full
reproduction in the upcoming SAGE Benchmarks in Social Research Methods series titled, Researching Society Online. The four volume set will be available in June.
ByLion is published weekly online (bi-weekly during the summer session) for the faculty and staff of Southeastern Louisiana University. Send submissions to publicinfo@southeastern.edu, SLU 10880, fax 985-549-2061, or bring to University Marketing and Communications Office in East Stadium. Submission deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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