LSUS program wins award for third time
01/15/04

The LSUS American Humanics program was awarded the 2003-04 Outstanding Public Relations/Community Awareness Award Jan. 4 at the American Humanics Management Institute in Kansas City, Mo. The LSUS program won the same award in 1998-99 and 2001-02.

The award was one of only four presented at the conference, which was attended by representatives from 82 colleges and universities nationwide. Accepting a plaque and $1,000 for the honor at the conference’s closing banquet were Dr. Norman A. Dolch, LSUS professor of sociology and director of the LSUS Institute for Human Services and Public Policy, and Rachel Davis, president of the LSUS American Humanics Student Association.

The LSUS American Humanics program, established in 1995, certifies college graduates to work in youth and human service fields. It currently has 55 students and many alumni.

The program was recognized for its ability to raise awareness of American Humanics both in the community and on campus and for its public relations skills. The program is responsible for the semi-annual LSUS Volunteer Fair, the annual LSUS United Way campaign, and an annual Nonprofit Colloquium Series. It also co-hosts the annual RiverBend Revue and participates in field trips, service projects, retreats, and campus events.