News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Rene Abadie Date: 6/5/03   Click on image for publication quality photo MOFFETT APPOINTED TO TWO NATIONAL COMMITTEES       HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University President Randy Moffett has been appointed to the Committee on Teacher Education and the Professional Development Committee of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU).       He is one of eight university presidents from throughout the country to serve on the new teacher education committee, which is designed to address teacher preparation issues that concern university leaders.       Among the challenges presented to the committee are advising AASCU leadership on programs and projects designed to address teacher shortages, improve relationships with K-12 schools and strengthen programs for the professional development of teachers and administrators. The committee is also expected to advise AASCU on federal and state policy initiatives related to teacher preparation.      “I appreciate the opportunity to serve on a committee that addresses such an important issue as teacher preparation and development,” Moffett said. “In this day and age, the hopes of our nation and our states depend upon the education we provide for our children. We are asking teachers to help children meet new standards of learning. We can only meet these challenging standards through the help of qualified, dedicated teachers in every classroom.”      Moffett’s role on the Committee on Professional Development is to help the organization provide support to college and university presidents through orientation workshops for new presidents and the Presidents’ Academies for new and experienced campus executives.      Moffett has served as Southeastern’s president for two years. Previously he was provost and vice president for academic affairs and professor, department head and dean of Southeastern’s College of Education. He is a former member of the Board of Examiners of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Louisiana Blue Ribbon Commission on Teacher Quality.      AASCU is a Washington-based higher education association of more than 430 public colleges, universities and systems. The organization promotes understanding of the role of public higher education, monitors policy that affects higher education and provides professional development opportunities for higher education leaders. Return to News Releases