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Reagan, Nicholas, and Alexander Henderson

Reagan, Nicholas, and Alexander Henderson

'''James Braswell Henderson''', known as '''Jim Henderson''' (born January 28, 1970),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/james-henderson/e366162223392|title=James B. Henderson|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=February 18, 2018}}</ref> has been since January 1, 2017, the 18th president of the [[Baton Rouge]]-based  University of Louisiana System, which governs nine institutions of higher learning across [[Louisiana]] and is one of the twenty largest educational consortiums in the [[United States]].

'''James Braswell Henderson''', known as '''Jim Henderson''' (born January 28, 1970),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mylife.com/james-henderson/e366162223392|title=James B. Henderson|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=February 18, 2018}}</ref> has been since January 1, 2017, the 18th president of the [[Baton Rouge]]-based  University of Louisiana System, which governs nine institutions of higher learning across [[Louisiana]] and is one of the twenty largest educational consortiums in the [[United States]].

A [[Shreveport]] native, Henderson graduated in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from [[Northwestern State University]] in [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]], Louisiana, one of the UL System schools which he would later serve as the president for two years. He earned a master’s degree in administration from the University of West Florida at Pensacola, [[Florida]], and a [[Ph.D.]] in  management from the University College of the [[University of Maryland]] at College Park, [[Maryland]]. His wife, Tonia (born c. 1969), is also an NSU graduate and has been an executive in television advertising and sales.  They have three children, Reagan, Nicholas and Alexander.<ref name=ulsystem/>

A [[Shreveport]] native, Henderson graduated in 1994 with a bachelor's degree in English and journalism from [[Northwestern State University]] in [[Natchitoches, Louisiana|Natchitoches]], Louisiana, one of the UL System schools which he would later serve as the president for two years. He earned a master’s degree in administration from the University of West Florida at Pensacola, [[Florida]], and a [[Ph.D.]] in  management from the University College of the [[University of Maryland]] at College Park, [[Maryland]]. His wife, the former Tonia Istre (born October 1, 1972), is also an NSU graduate and has been an executive in television advertising and sales.  They have three children, Reagan, Nicholas and Alexander.<ref name=ulsystem/>

Henderson succeeded the late [[Randall Webb]] as the NSU president. Under his leadership, NSU established new and realigned academic programs designed to serve students in finding available jobs in the workforce. His tenure was highlighted by  upgraded campus facilities, expanded marketing initiatives, innovative recruitment programs, and increases in alumni engagement and fund-raising.<ref name=ulsystem/>  

Henderson succeeded the late [[Randall Webb]] as the NSU president. Under his leadership, NSU established new and realigned academic programs designed to serve students in finding available jobs in the workforce. His tenure was highlighted by  upgraded campus facilities, expanded marketing initiatives, innovative recruitment programs, and increases in alumni engagement and fund-raising.<ref name=ulsystem/>  

In April 2018, Henderson said in a KEEL [[radio]] interview that the popular Taylor Opportunity Scholarship Program could face funding cuts but added: "Nobody wants to cut TOPS. It's just figuring out how we're going to get to that place." Henderson said that the 2018 state budget deficit could range from $600 million to $900 million but noted "indications of growth in the Louisiana economy that could drive that number lower."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-jim-henderson-colleges-and-universities-always-in-the-crosshairs-video/|title=Dr. Jim Henderson: Colleges and universities always in the crosshairs|publisher=KEEL Radio|location=[[Shreveport]]|author=Robert J. Wright and Erin McCarty|date=April 5, 2018}}</ref>

In April 2018, Henderson said in a KEEL [[radio]] interview that the popular Taylor Opportunity Scholarship Program could face funding cuts but added: "Nobody wants to cut TOPS. It's just figuring out how we're going to get to that place." Henderson said that the 2018 state budget deficit could range from $600 million to $900 million but noted "indications of growth in the Louisiana economy that could drive that number lower."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-jim-henderson-colleges-and-universities-always-in-the-crosshairs-video/|title=Dr. Jim Henderson: Colleges and universities always in the crosshairs|publisher=KEEL Radio|location=[[Shreveport]]|author=Robert J. Wright and Erin McCarty|date=April 5, 2018}}</ref>

In May 2018, Henderson called upon [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]] to [[veto]] a budget approved by the state House of Representatives. Under the plan, operating expenses for several state departments will be slashed, and the Taylor Opportunity Program Scholarships would cover only 70 percent of tution, instead of 100 percent since the inception of the program. The budget would provide money for nursing home residents and for safety-net hospitals. Henderson said that he believes this particular budget will be devastating to higher education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-henderson-to-governor-dont-sign-this-budget/|title=Dr. Henderson to Governor: 'Don't sign this budget'|publisher=KEEL Radio|accessdate=May 18, 2018}}</ref> Edwards a few hours later did veto the budget.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/05/18/gov-edwards-vetoes-budget-bill/622528002/|title=Governor Edwards vetoes budget bill|publisher=''The Monroe News-Star''|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|date=May 18, 2018|accessdate=May 19, 2018}}</ref> A few weeks later, Edwards, with the acquiescence of Republican House Speaker [[Taylor Barras]] of New Iberia, obtained the retention of .45 percent of the temporary one-cent sales tax and announced a budget that restored full TOPS funding and no cuts in higher education, measures which Henderson hailed as "a beautiful day for Louisiana families."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-jim-henderson-on-100-tops-funding-beautiful-day-for-louisiana-families-video/|title=Jim Henderson On New Sales Tax, TOPS Funding (video)|publisher=KEEL Radio|date=June 25, 2018|author=Robert J. Wright|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>

In May 2018, Henderson called upon [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] [[Governor]] [[John Bel Edwards]] to [[veto]] a budget approved by the state House of Representatives. Under the plan, operating expenses for several state departments will be slashed, and the Taylor Opportunity Program Scholarships would cover only 70 percent of tution, instead of 100 percent since the inception of the program. The budget would provide money for nursing home residents and for safety-net hospitals. Henderson said that he believes this particular budget will be devastating to higher education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-henderson-to-governor-dont-sign-this-budget/|title=Dr. Henderson to Governor: 'Don't sign this budget'|publisher=KEEL Radio|accessdate=May 18, 2018}}</ref> Edwards a few hours later did veto the budget.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2018/05/18/gov-edwards-vetoes-budget-bill/622528002/|title=Governor Edwards vetoes budget bill|publisher=''The Monroe News-Star''|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|date=May 18, 2018|accessdate=May 19, 2018}}</ref> A few weeks later, Edwards, with the acquiescence of Republican House Speaker [[Taylor Barras]] of New Iberia, obtained the retention of .45 percent of the temporary one-cent sales tax and announced a budget that restored full TOPS funding and no cuts in higher education, measures which Henderson hailed as "a beautiful day for Louisiana families."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://710keel.com/dr-jim-henderson-on-100-tops-funding-beautiful-day-for-louisiana-families-video/|title=Jim Henderson On New Sales Tax, TOPS Funding (video)|publisher=KEEL Radio|date=June 25, 2018|author=Robert J. Wright|accessdate=June 26, 2018}}</ref>

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