Tagged: higher education

Barbara Hanson says she's excited and ready to step into her new role as Louisiana Delta Community College's newest chancellor.

Hanson, who was vice president for learning at San Jacinto College-Central Campus in Pasadena, Texas, was chosen for the position Jan. 4 during a special meeting of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System Board of Supervisors in Baton Rouge.

The News-Star reports Hanson will assume her new responsibilities on Jan. 28.

The Louisiana Small Business Development Center at Southeastern Louisiana University will partner with the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce for a seminar focused on social media marketing.

The session will be held on Jan. 30 from 1-3 p.m. at the Franklinton Town Hall.

There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is requested. Wi-Fi will be available during the class, so participants can bring a fully charged laptop, tablet or smartphone.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business has reaffirmed accreditation of the University of Louisiana-Monroe's majors in business and accounting.

The News-Star reports about 650 business schools in 45 countries and territories are accredited by the association.

The ULM programs are housed in the College of Business.

The University of New Orleans is putting its name everywhere from social media outlets to highway billboards and trailers at local movie theaters.

New Orleans CityBusiness reports that the extensive marketing and branding campaign is an attempt to boost student enrollment, which has declined steadily over the past three years.