[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 40 (Monday, March 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING THE LSU COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR REACHING ITS CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. RODNEY ALEXANDER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mr. ALEXANDER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commend the Louisiana 
State University (LSU) College of Education for reaching its 
centennial.
  Since its establishment, the college has prepared thousands of 
educational leaders, including supervisors, principals, 
superintendents, and university faculty and administrators.
  Originally named the ``Teachers' College,'' the LSU College of 
Education employed two faculty members at its founding in 1908. In 
1939, the college expanded to include the School of Health & Physical 
Education, presently named the Department of Kinesiology. This 
department, initially focused on teacher education, has now expanded to 
include nationally and internationally recognized research and 
scholarship programs that generate and disseminate knowledge about all 
aspects of the art and science of human movement.
  These days the college is a collaborative unit that prepares 
educational and wellness professionals. With oversight responsibilities 
for various professional certification programs spanning four colleges 
and one school, the college also oversees the K-12 University 
Laboratory School, which has been ranked among the nation's top 2.5 
percent of public high schools by Newsweek as well as boasts the 
state's first international baccalaureate program.
  The LSU College of Education today employs more than 200 faculty and 
professional staff to provide rigorous academic programs, highlighted 
by challenging, rich and collaborative experiences.
  To celebrate the 100th birthday of the college, the LSU College of 
Education is hosting a series of events throughout the 2008-2009 
anniversary year, including a kick-off centennial celebration, special 
lecture series, visiting scholars, and nationwide alumni celebrations.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the LSU 
College of Education for reaching this landmark year.

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