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As we wrap up the Foundation’s fiscal year I would like to take this moment to say thank you for your continued generosity. As the battle for higher education dollars wages on, we are keenly aware of how important your donations are. I am proud to share with you the tremen-dous impact YOU, as a supporter, have made on the campus this year. With sound management of your gifts we have been able to support the university in a manner like no other, in a time like no other. Because of you, the LSUS Foun-

dation had the financial ability to move the University past a huge milestone, the first LSUS Doctorate. On May 22 when the Board of Re-gents approved the LSUS doctoral program, a Doctorate in Education in Leadership Studies, a guarantee of additional financial resources also had to be made. The LSUS Founda-tion proudly made that commitment.Because of you, When it was

brought to our attention that the phone system in the administra-tion building was outdated and ill-equipped to handle the volume of calls for registration, the Founda-tion was able to provide the money for an upgrade. Numerous grants have been made to departmental programs, including an additional 20 scholarships to a program pilot-ing possible 8-week terms versus semesters. Because of you, LSU Shreveport

is focused on a vision for the future. When times are so unsure in higher education, because of your sup-port, the university has been able to keep their eyes on how to thrive in times of adjustment rather than just survive the next budget cut. Thank you for championing education at the only public, four-year university in our community. Your continued support is greatly appreciated!T. Brian Bond is the LSUS Foun-

dation Board president.

Summer 2013

Your impact on LSUS is GREATUniversity to provide

northwest Louisiana’s first doctoral program

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321 EXCELLENT REASONS TO SUPPORT LSUS: 321 degrees were awarded in spring commencement.

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Dear Friend,

I want to thank you for the warm welcome to the Foundation. As I write this I am completing six months in the position of your executive director and it has been an incredible experience.In my short time here I have come to under-

stand and greatly appreciate the role LSUS plays in the community. To the business community this campus is critical to provide the much-need-ed workforce. I had the opportunity to hear the Commissioner of Higher Education, Dr. Jim Purcell, speak in January at an SBBA event. He brilliantly connected the dots; educated work-forces attract new business and grow the current. Equally important is the role LSUS plays in the

overall quality of life. As one of the most afford-able four-year institutions in the country, our citizens have the opportunity to earn an educa-tion that provides more than just a livable wage for them and their family, but a wage that allows for bright, promising futures! I am a former educator myself and I have long

been an advocate that education can change lives and communities. It is the singular solution to the global array of problems facing our country, our region, our community. And yet, we are in an unprecedented time of cutbacks to funding for higher education in Louisiana. The LSUS Foundation is needed now more

than ever, and I, as well as our board of di-rectors, extend our deepest gratitude for your support. Your gift is one of vision for our com-munity and promise for our students.

Best Regards,

Laura PerdueExecutive Director, LSUS Foundation

T. Brian Bond (President)

Harold W. Turner (Vice President)

George P. Fritze (Secretary/Treasurer)

Dr. Phillip A. Rozeman

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Joe N. Averett, Jr.

James W. Babin, III

Linda M. Biernacki

Robert P. Bowman

Joe B. Callaway, Jr.

E. Rupert “Bo” Campbell, Jr.

Dewey W. Corley

James K. Elrod

Robert W. FitzGerald

Bobbie C. Hicks

Sidney E. Kent

Matt Locke

Dr. Sandra A. McCalla

Harry E. McInnis, Jr.

Sheriff Stephen W. Prator

B. Bruce Simon

Edith B. Williams

Michael H. Woods

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The LSU Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the appoint-ment of F. King Alexan-der as President of the LSU System and Chan-cellor of LSU A&M, with the understanding that these two positions will be combined under the title of president of LSU upon compliance with accreditation standards. Alexander served as the president of California State University Long Beach (CSU) since 2006.“My tenure as president of CSU Long Beach

has prepared me to assume the role as the head of the Louisiana State University system,” Alexander said. “The challenges facing LSU are similar to those in California and elsewhere. Universities throughout the nation are struggling to serve more students while managing declining state revenues. “At the same time, leaders in the field of higher

education know the burden is on us to demon-strate that the public’s money is well spent.”Under his leadership, CSU Long Beach im-

proved graduation rates to their highest levels in school history; enhanced the number of gradu-ates to their highest levels, totaling approximate-ly 9,000 degrees per year; and obtained capital funding and constructed a new $110 million Hall of Science, a $70 million Student Recreation and Wellness Center and a new School of Nursing facility during an economic recession.Alexander significantly increased CSU Long

Beach’s research and external funding capacity and support. He oversaw a reorganization of CSU Long Beach’s institutional advancement and public relations office, and the university’s private philanthropic giving has set institutional records and currently is in the midst of a first “capital campaign,” where more than $200 million has already been raised, resulting in a

doubling of the university’s endowment.During this same time, he maintained and

modified budgeting processes to accommodate an $85 million reduction in state appropriation during the economic recession. Alexander was twice voted “President of the Year” by the Cali-fornia State University Student Association, rep-resenting 23 student governments and 435,000 students throughout California. In addition to serving as president at CSU Long

Beach and Murray State, Alexander has held positions at the University of Illinois, Cham-paign-Urbana; University of Wisconsin, Madi-son; and University of North Carolina at Greens-boro.“King Alexander has the skills and experi-

ence to lead LSU at this time in our history,” said Hank Danos, chairman of the LSU Board of Supervisors. “He is committed to upholding our great traditions and equally committed to continuing our transition to excellence for the present and the future.”King Alexander will assume responsibilities of

the LSU president on July 1.

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Accomplishmentsat last post at CSU Long Beach

Improved graduation rates to highest level in school history

Increased number of graduates to highest levels

Procured funding for new construction during economic recession

Led university’s private philanthropic giving to new records

Handled budgeting to include $85 million reduction in appropriations

Increased research and external funding

Helped double university’s endowment

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Contribution to the LSU System President Search

Honors Programs Guest Lecturer, Dr. Mark Spencer

School of Psychology’s School of R.O.C.K. and Tutoring Program

Commitment to 5-year funding of needed resources associated with the new Doctorate in Education in Leadership Studies

Social media marketing recruitment project

Updated Phone System in the Administration Building

Scholarships for 20 students in the 8-week term Pilot Program

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Student Snapshot: Marcus Brown

Ned and Kittie Dawson Scholarship Recipient

What year are you and what is your major?I graduated in May with a degree in accounting

Why did you choose LSUS?I was a 34-year-old freshman with a job with a supplier for GM. I realized that manufacturing as everyone knew it was drying up, and I didn’t have anything to fall back on. I decided I needed an education. When I was officially laid off, I had three years towards my degree under my belt.

What is your favorite aspect of LSUS?The professors here are old school, very hands on. You can tell they love teaching.

$1,111,921Someone with a bachelor’s degree will earn an average of

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SHREVEPORT — Louisiana State University in Shreveport is proud to announce the Depart-ment of Education will be offering a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies. This Ed.D. program will be the first of its kind to be offered on the Shreveport campus, allowing LSU Shreveport to offer the highest level of instruction in the field of education. “This is very exciting news for the Shreveport

community, and is the biggest academic news at LSUS since our first graduate program was offered in 1978,” said John S. Vassar, interim provost and vice-chan-cellor for academic affairs. The news came May 22, following a Louisiana Board of Regents meeting, where they approved the pro-gram.A wide range of the

community attended the Board of Regents meeting on behalf of the proposed program. “The Board of Regent’s decision today rep-

resents an important milestone in the develop-ment of higher education in northwest Louisi-ana” said William Jenkins, interim president of the LSU System. “We are proud to work close-ly with the Shreveport-Bossier City communi-ties to offer this doctoral degree in the import-ant area of leadership studies.”The approval of the program is the result of

dedicated work by a wide range of community groups and leaders in the Shreveport-Bossier area. The LSUS Foundation provided the finan-

cial commitment of $70,000 over five years, an assurance required for the degree’s approval.“It is an honor for the foundation to be able to

support the LSUS efforts in this manner. After all, this is the very reason a university foun-dation exists, to support the growth and vision of the school. I can’t think of a better expendi-ture,” commented T. Brian Bond, LSUS Foun-dation board president. The 63-credit-hour program focuses on

leadership skills applicable to business, gov-ernment, non-profit or educational setting. It includes instruction in organizational planning,

dynamics of leader-ship, finance, team building, conflict resolution and me-diation, communica-tion and other man-agement skills. The Ed.D. in leadership studies will concen-trate on developing leaders who can move forward with a vision for transform-ing organizations as

well as those who can address change as a dy-namic rather than a static condition. Because of this broad focus on core leadership skills, the degree will be a valuable asset for a leader in any educational, non-profit or business setting. In order to offer a doctoral degree, LSU

Shreveport will file the appropriate paperwork with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for a SACSCOC Level V institution. Students interested in the degree can enroll in classes beginning in the spring 2014 semester, pending SACSCOC Accreditation level change approv-al.

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“It is an honor for the foundation to be able to support the LSUS efforts in this manner. After all, this is the very reason a university foundation exists, to support the growth and vision of the school.”

T. Brian Bond, LSUS Foundation

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On April 24, 2013, Edie Broyles Williams and Marcia Copeland Calhoun were given the LSUS Foundation’s top honor: Pilots of the Year. And, almost 400 guests came out to Horseshoe Casino’s Riverdome to celebrate with them for an evening comparable to any “Night on Broadway.” The Pilot of the Year Award

is given annually to person(s) who have given generously of their time, efforts and resources for the betterment of the LSU Shreveport campus. “Being named as a ‘Pilot of

the Year’ by the LSUS Foun-dation along with my good friend, Edie Williams, was one of the greatest honors I will ever receive. I will forever be humbled by the recognition and pledge my continued support for our great university,” stated Calhoun after the night’s festiv-ities.Kermit Poling, executive di-

rector of the Red River Radio, organized the entertainment with guest singers from the Shreveport Opera. A rented backdrop with a full street view of Broadway was used to set the stage. A seven-foot-tall ice sculpture welcomed guests entering the RiverDome and centerpieces made of gladiolus and top hats framed each table. Each guest left with chocolates made for the night by New York Chocolatier Jacque Torres. “This was an incredible night!

The music was fabulous; the

decorations were incredible. This RiverBend Revue set a new precedent, and it will be a tough one to top,” said T. Brian Bond, LSUS Foundation board president. “It was a wonderful night. My

family and friends can’t stop talking about it, and I am so

grateful for the award. I won’t ever forget the night I was ‘On Broadway,’ ” said honoree Edie Williams.Top underwriting honors go to

Harrah’s-Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, Willis-Knighton Health System and Eagle Distributing of Shreveport.

RiverBend Revue honors Edie Williams, Marcia Calhoun

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Dr. F. King AlexanderAEP Southwestern Electric Power CompanySouth Shreveport Rotary ClubMr. and Mrs. Michael P. AmeenCypress Bend Golf ClubDr. Lawrence E. AndersonAnderson Oil & Gas, Inc.Blanchard, Walker, O’Quin & RobertsMathematical Sciences Research InstitutePraeses CorporationMr. and Mrs. Joe N. Averett, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James W. Babin IIIVolvo RentsMr. and Mrs. M. R. BallardJohn and Ann Ballard FoundationMr. James H. BallengeeDr. Gregory N. BaneCenterPoint EnergyCole, Evans & PetersonMr. and Mrs. Gregory J. BarroMr. and Mrs. Robert A. BasingerBaton Rouge Area FoundationMr. and Mrs. Bailey B. BaynhamCole, Evans & PetersonMr. and Mrs. J. B. BeairdMrs. Earleen F. BergeronMr. Keith and Dr. Julie BergeronMr. and Mrs. Spencer Bernard, Jr.Ms. Rebecca BerryFire Tech Systems, Inc.Bis SalamisOptimist Club of Bossier CityDr. and Mrs. J. Gary BookerBowman Systems, L.L.C.Dr. Susan E. BradleyRandall P. Brewer, M.D.Dr. Gale W. BridgerMr. and Mrs. John F. Brock IIIMrs. Victoria BrockMr. Marvin E. BrossetteAT&TMr. Robert R. Brown, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Riemer Calhoun, Jr.Interstate Insurance UnderwritersMr. and Mrs. Joe B. Callaway, Jr.Capital One BankCarolyn W. & Charles T. Beaird Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael L. CarterMr. and Mrs. John D. Caruthers, Jr.Mr. James T. Chambers, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. J. Harman ChandlerDr. Jon L. CheekVintage Realty CompanyDr. and Mrs. Delbert W. Chumley, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Clawson, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Dalton L. CloudCole, Evans & Peterson

Mrs. Nita K. ColeU. L. Coleman Properties, LTDWilliam M. Comegys IIIJames M. ConerlyConocoPhillipsDr. and Mrs. David CookseyChaparral FoundationMr. B. B. CraigPACE, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. John W. DeanThe Grayson Foundation IncFamily Wealth Planning & Management, Inc.Educational Advancement FoundationMr. and Mrs. Jerry D. EdwardsElliott Electric SupplyFoundation for the Mid South, Inc.Willis-Knighton Health SystemMr. and Mrs. Rickey E. EndersMr. and Mrs. Neil T. ErwinLt. Col. and Mrs. James R. EvansGill Industries, Ltd.FLW OutdoorsMr. William L. FergusonMr. and Mrs. Michael T. FerrellFitzGerald Contractors, LLCMr. David FletcherMr. and Mrs. A. Glenn FlournoyMr. Clay FlournoyRoberts, Cherry & CompanyMr. and Mrs. G. Archer Frierson IIRed River Motor CompanyDr. and Mrs. William H. GallmannGamvest Limited PartnershipAlpha Delta Kappa, Louisiana Alpha Eta ChapterMrs. Ann W. GardnerMr. and Mrs. James C. Gardner, Jr.Mr. John W. Gayle and Ms. Anne GremillionJeanne B. Jackson & Alvin M. Jackson Charitable TrustDr. John F. George, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Raymond D. GermanyThe Rotary Club of Southwest ShreveportDr. and Mrs. Oliver D. GilliamMr. and Mrs. John M. Good, Jr.Dr. Dalton G. GossettMr. and Mrs. James D. GossleeDr. and Mrs. M. Kevin GravesMrs. Pamela B. GrayMrs. Susan H. GreerGregorio, Gregory & PayneMr. Nathan D. Gurinsky and Mr. Charles H. GurinskyDr. and Mrs. David B. GustavsonMr. and Mrs. John J. Guth, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. John W. HallShell Exploration & Production CompanyMr. and Mrs. Robert B. HammCentral Louisiana Community FoundationFoy Motors

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O. Delton Harrison, Jr. Charitable FundDecorating Den InteriorsCapital One BankHawkes Learning Systems/Quant Sys-

tems, Inc.Campus Federal Credit UnionMr. Jerry Hermel and Ms. Denise BartonMr. and Mrs. Hubert C. Hervey, Jr.The Community FoundationMrs. Bobbie C. HicksLSUS Alumni AssociationMr. and Mrs. Percy V. HubbardMrs. Joanne U. HummerDr. Robert D. JacksonThe Alta and John Franks FoundationDr. William L. JenkinsDr. and Mrs. Gary D. JoinerMr. Lewis KalmbachMr. and Mrs. Inder KalraMr. Bradley S. KempDr. and Mrs. George A. KempMr. Robert E. KempMr. and Mrs. Fred KentMr. and Mrs. Sidney KentDr. George A. Khoury, Jr.Mr. Stanley R. KilkuskieMr. and Mrs. Glenn V. KinseyLabban & Labban Properties LLCMr. and Mrs. Timothy A. LarkinMr. Ray LasseigneDr. and Mrs. Reet T. Lawhon IVKPMG, LLPDr. and Mrs. Robert C. LeitzBrentwood Behavioral - ShreveportMr. and Mrs. Matthew B. Locke IIIMr. and Mrs. Bill LowreyMr. Tim and Dr. Johnette MagnerCaddo Management, Inc.Col. C. Geoffrey and Dr. Martha ManginMr. and Mrs. Christopher E. ManginDr. and Mrs. Vincent J. MarsalaDr. and Mrs. Kevin MartelloAlpha GuardeMs. Bess E. MaxwellMrs. Ann C. MayDr. Sandra A. McCallaExxonMobil FoundationMr. and Mrs. Michael P. McCarthyMs. Betty McCraryMr. and Mrs. Will D. McCrocklinMr. and Mrs. Harry E. McInnis, Jr.Texas RoadhouseAlpha Delta Kappa, Louisiana Alpha Eta

ChapterDr. and Mrs. Sanjay T. MenonCampus Federal Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. Salvadore J. Miletello IVMr. Trent A. Millican

Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Shreve-port

Mr. Billy MontgomeryMr. James R. MontgomeryArgent Financial Group, Inc.Ms. Jasmine MorelockKilpatrick Life Insurance CompanyMr. John S. MuddMr. David and Dr. Peggy MurphyDr. and Mrs. Anil NandaQuerbes & NelsonThe Mathematical Association of America,

Inc.New York Life FoundationMcAlister’s DeliMr. and Mrs. Robert A. NicholsHeard, McElroy & VestalMs. Patricia O’BrienMr. and Mrs. David M. OliverMr. and Mrs. Malcolm G. ParkerMr. and Mrs. Norman Parker, Jr.Rev. and Mrs. J. Frederick PattenJP Morgan ChaseUnited Title of Louisiana, Inc.Dr. William D. PedersonDr. and Mrs. William D. PerkinsLouisiana Federation of Families for Chil-

dren’s Mental Health, Inc.Northwest Louisiana Personal Computer

Users GroupDr. Kyle C. PierceMr. and Mrs. Robert J. PoindexterSheriff and Mrs. Stephen W. PratorChesapeake Energy CorporationThe Libraries of the Claremont CollegesJPJ CompanyThe Magale Foundation, Inc.Mr. Henry and Dr. Gloria RainesDr. Ashok and Dr. Sudha RaoDr. Manju and Dr. Sura RathRazoo FoundationBlue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

FoundationHarrah’s Horseshoe Casino and HotelMs. Sue K. RichardsonR & G Construction Co IncEnterprise Rent-A-CarLanders DodgeMr. and Mrs. Armand L. RoosJeanne B. Jackson & Alvin M. Jackson

Charitable TrustDr. Lane and Dr. Maurie RosenDr. and Mrs. Phillip RozemanDr. and Mrs. Harvey W. RubinMr. and Mrs. Art SampleThe Aaron or Peggy Selber Foundation,

Inc.The Noel Foundation, Inc.

Mr. Claiborne W. Sharp, Jr.Mrs. Adelle A. ShawDr. and Mrs. J. Stanford ShelbyMr. and Mrs. B. Bruce SimonMr. and Mrs. Steven N. SimonSimons Family FoundationOakhaven FarmKTBS TVDr. Paul and Dr. Cynthia SissonMr. Daniel SklarSklar Family FoundationMr. Stephen F. SkrivanosMrs. Gwendolyn N. SmithDr. Christopher S. SockriderDr. Carlos G. Spaht IIThe Richard K. & Betty M. Speairs Chari-

table FoundationMr. and Mrs. Craig C. SpohnMr. and Mrs. W. Lane Stephenson IIIH. E. Storer FoundationMr. Grant Summers and Ms. Sarah Kirk-

patrickMr. Cecil W. TalleyDr. Sudar and Dr. Moona TangaThinkfirst of Ark-La-Tex, IncTLL Temple FoundationMr. Greg TolmanMr. Gregory K. Trusty, Sr.Benefit Consultants of North LouisianaRed River BankWomen’s Council of RealtorsGolf Cars of Louisiana, LLCMs. Martha L. VaughanDr. and Mrs. William A. VekoviusWaddell’s Gallery of DistinctionDr. William and Dr. Rhonda WebbWeems, Schimpf, Gilsoul, Haines, Landry

and CarmoucheMrs. Marion W. WeissWheless FoundationDr. Cheryl H. WhiteMs. Evelyn WilliamsDr. and Mrs. Lacy H. WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Lacy H. Williams IIDr. and Mrs. James W. Wilson, Jr.Speciality Risk Associates, Inc.Woods Operating Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. Brian K. WootenKTBS TVMr. and Mrs. Stephen R. YanceyMr. Weiyong Yu

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