Nicholls State University

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Nicholls State University, located in Thibodaux, La., is a comprehensive regional university serving a diverse population of traditional and nontraditional students. Tax-supported and co-educational, the institution first opened its doors on Sept. 23, 1948, as Francis T. Nicholls Junior College of Louisiana State University. In 1956, the Louisiana Legislature separated Nicholls from LSU and authorized it to develop four-year curricula. Thus, in September 1956, the former junior college began operation as Francis T. Nicholls State College and granted its first degrees in May 1958. Act 93 of the State Legislature in 1970 changed the name to Nicholls State University.
Nicholls State University delivers accredited degree programs and comprehensive learning experiences to prepare students for regional and global professions within a vibrant campus environment immersed in Bayou Region culture. To be the intellectual, economic, and cultural heart of the Bayou Region. Nicholls State University supports values that promote citizenship, concern for self and others, and the desire for a better world by embracing its core values: Civic Responsibility: We use our time and talents to serve our community. Diversity: We embrace unique perspectives that all individuals bring to the learning environment. Excellence: We reach for the highest level of achievement in all activities. Integrity: We expect fairness and truthfulness in all instances.
Leadership: As representatives of the university, we embrace our role as leaders. Respectfulness: We respect the rights of others and are responsive to the needs of others. Responsibility: We are accountable for our actions. Education should improve the quality of a person's life by expanding their possibilities and giving them the tools to succeed professionally and personally.
Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education an individual has completed. Research shows that a higher educational attainment level has many benefits to society, the economy, and the individual's quality of life. Nicholls State University is committed to providing quality education to its diverse student populations to prepare them to adapt to the industry's changing needs and be engaged, productive citizens.
Nicholls is also committed to increasing the number of students served by the institution, especially reaching out to more nontraditional populations. Increasing the success rates among all students' populations will be achieved through support programs to provide everyone the best possible learning experience. Nicholls strives to give all of its students a sense of belonging and a foundation to achieve its goals and serve the region's needs.

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