Gearing Up for 2009-2010

Dr. Mitchell and Dr. Bourke have both had busy and productive summers. It is hard to imagine that today is the midpoint of Summer Session B. We'll be welcoming new graduate students to LSU before we know it. As always, we strive to improve the program each year. 2008-2009 was a great academic year. A number of doctoral students successfully defended general exams, our first 2 master's students graduated, and our first full MA cohort grabbed the tiger by the tail. We are certain that 2009-2010 will be another year filled with tremendous strides and accomplishments. The incoming master's cohort is bringing with them a diversity of interests and experiences, and are coming to Baton Rouge from institutions literally from coast to coast (the Pacific, the Atlantic, and most importantly, the Gulf Coast). The incoming doctoral cohort is equally diverse and representative of a wide range of institutions.

We are excited to see how students will choose to shape their experiences in the coming year. While we wait for students to join us for fall classes, we are starting to set the stage to welcome students to and back to campus, and to do what we can to facilitate their growth and learning during their time with us.

Here's to a great year!

Geaux Tigers!