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    2015 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year to speak at graduation

    For approximately 1,175 students, a milestone in their personal and academic lives is fast approaching.

    The Spring 2015 commencement ceremony is set to take place at the University Center on May 16 at 10 a.m.  

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    Patrice B. Pujol

    Traffic is expected to be heavy, with parking spaces in the University Center area to be filled up quickly, likely before 9 a.m. 

    According to a recent press release on the subject, “Harold Todd, director of University Police, said the section of University Avenue between West Tornado Drive and SGA Drive will be restricted from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. that day. Local traffic will be allowed to proceed on University Avenue for as long as possible but will be diverted through the campus as congestion increases.” 

    Empty parking in the Greek Village and Southeastern Oaks areas will also be utilized.

    At this year’s commencement ceremony, the university will be awarding the Doctorate of Nursing Practice for the first time. According to Executive Director of Public and Governmental Affairs Erin Cowser, there will be eight candidates for the degree at the commencement.

    Patrice B. Pujol, superintendent of the Ascension Parish School System and 2015 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year, will be the selected speaker at this year’s commencement. She has been noted for her outstanding abilities as superintendent, her exceptional leadership abilities being praised in particular.

    For almost four decades, she has been a mainstay in the world of education, serving positions as teacher, principal and assistant superintendent. She has helped make her school district one of the most celebrated in Louisiana, its District Performance ranking fourth best among all of the Louisiana public schools.

    As a college undergraduate, Pujol herself was part of the Lion nation, graduating with a bachelor’s in French Education in 1976 and later returning to Southeastern to earn her doctorate in educational leadership. Her dissertation focused on ways to improve academic achievement and efficiency in school districts.

    Being both a Southeastern alumna and an exceptional example of leadership, Pujol is ideal as a commencement speaker.

    “Individuals who have earned acclaim and achieved success in their respective fields are considered as potential Commencement speakers,” said Cowser. “The hope is that they will share a message that will resonate with graduates. It’s even more impressive if those individuals have a direct association with Southeastern.”

    For more information on commencement, visit the university website.

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