Nicholls professor receives Outstanding Educator award

The Louisiana Society of Professional Surveyors gave a Nicholls State University professor its top award.
Dr. Brigett Scott received the 2019-2020 Outstanding Educator Award at the society's 2021 convention.
Scott, whose background is in dietetics, is the associate dean of the College of Science and Technology and director of the University Honors Program. She was the interim department head of applied sciences in 2019-2020. In 2006, the Louisiana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics named Scott Outstanding Dietetic Educator.
“This award from LSPS was a total surprise, but I enjoyed working with the faculty and students in applied sciences,” said Scott. “Our students and professors are a hardworking group of individuals. I am proud of what we accomplished together.”
Founded in 1961, LSPS is a professional organization intent on enhancing the profession of land surveying. The group supports professionals and educational institutions by offering learning and leadership opportunities. LSPS also offers initiatives to foster interest in the philosophy and history of land surveying.
“LSPS welcomed me into their organization even though I was only department head for one year,” Scott said. “They want to see Nicholls Geomatics succeed, and they want to be a part of that success. I am honored to be recognized as their outstanding educator.”
The Department of Applied Sciences features two degree programs in geomatics and pre-engineering. Students learn from award-winning faculty in uniquely designed curriculums. Together, the programs engage undergraduates in issues facing the Louisiana coast.
Alumni board
members named
The Nicholls State University Alumni Federation announced the 2021-22 Alumni Federation Board of Directors and their officers.
Due to a recent bylaw update, the Executive Board has been voted on by the current Alumni Federation Board of Directors. Sheri Haydel Eschete (BS '84) has been elected as president, David Heltz (BS ‘84) as president-elect, Brooke Huddleston (BA ‘95, MEd ‘98) as past president, John Warren (BA ‘17) as vice president, Garett Charpentier (AGS ’12, BS ‘18) as treasurer and Jennifer Smith (BA ‘09) as secretary.
New board members are Michael J. Beck Jr. (AS ‘10, BS ‘19), Cynthia Lee Chauvin (BA ‘96), Kevin Clement (BS ‘87), Bart Folse (BS ‘07, MBA ‘16), Stacy Himel Guillot (BS ‘10), Dr. Mark E. Marshall (BA ‘86, MEd ‘90), Grant Ordoyne (BIS ‘15, MEd ‘18), Beth Nunez Risinger (BA ‘82) and Gregory A. Wood, Jr. (AS ‘99, BS ‘99).
New alumni chapter presidents and representatives are Adam Lefort (BS ‘16) for the College of Business Administration Alumni Chapter, Aldrian Smith (BS ‘17, MEd ‘19) for the College of Education Alumni Chapter, Bryce Silvio (BS ‘14) for the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute Alumni Chapter, Blaine Landry (BS ‘18) for the Cheer Alumni Chapter and Jarvis Shanklin (BA ‘95) for the Black Alumni Chapter. Electees will take over on July 1.
“These alums are fired up and they are already reaching out with new ideas,” said Katherin Mabile, director of alumni affairs.

It is invigorating to see this renewed excitement at Nicholls and we look forward to planning in-person events and seeing all of our alums this fall.”