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==Background==

==Background==

Aguillard was born in rural Basile near Crowley on the border of Acadia and Evangeline parishes in south Louisiana, the son of Harry Aguillard (1918-1969)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Aguillard&GSiman=1&GScnty=1128&GRid=7884208&|title=Harry Aguillard, with gravestone photo in Basile Protestant Cemetery|publisher=findagrave.com|accessdate=July 29, 2013}}</ref> and the former Helyn Greene, both graduates of Louisiana College. He confessed his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] at a young age in his local Baptist church.<ref name=aguillard/> After graduation in 1974 from Basile High School, an entity of the Evangeline Parish School Board, Aguillard entered Louisiana College, where he completed in three years his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in the fields of English and communications. There, he met his future wife, the former Judy Collins. The couple has three daughters, Jill, Julie, and Jodi, all LC graduates.<ref name=aguillard>{{cite web|url=http://www.lacollege.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/quarles_intro.pdf|title=Dr. Chuck Quarles' Introduction of Dr. Joe Aguillard, Inauguration Ceremony, March 23, 2006|publisher=lacollege.edu|accessdate=July 28, 2013}}</ref>

Aguillard was born in rural Basile near Crowley on the border of Acadia and Evangeline parishes in south Louisiana, the son of Harry Aguillard (1918-1969)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Aguillard&GSiman=1&GScnty=1128&GRid=7884208&|title=Harry Aguillard, with gravestone photo in Basile Protestant Cemetery|publisher=findagrave.com|accessdate=July 29, 2013}}</ref> and the former Helyn Greene, both graduates of Louisiana College. He confessed his faith in [[Jesus Christ]] at a young age in his local Baptist church.<ref name=aguillard/> After graduation in 1974 from Basile High School, an entity of the Evangeline Parish School Board, Aguillard entered Louisiana College, where he completed in three years his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in the fields of English and communications. There, he met his future wife, the former Judy Collins. The couple has three daughters, Jill, Julie, and Jodi, all LC graduates.<ref name=aguillard>{{cite web|url=http://www.lacollege.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/quarles_intro.pdf|title=Dr. Chuck Quarles' Introduction of Dr. Joe Aguillard, Inauguration Ceremony, March 23, 2006|publisher=lacollege.edu|accessdate=July 28, 2013}}</ref>

Aguillard earned Master of Education degrees in two fields: (1) Guidance/ Counseling and (2) Administration/Supervision from McNeese State University in [[Lake Charles]], Louisiana. In 1989, he received a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in [[Fort Lauderdale]], [[Florida]]. Aguillard is a former president of the organization, Deans of the Colleges of Education in Louisiana. In 2004, then [[Governor]] [[Kathleen Blanco]], a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], appointed Aguillard to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Education as the representative for higher education.<ref name=aguillard/>  

Aguillard earned Master of Education degrees in two fields: (1) Guidance/ Counseling and (2) Administration/Supervision from McNeese State University in [[Lake Charles]], Louisiana. In 1989, he received a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in [[Fort Lauderdale]], [[Florida]]. Aguillard is a former president of the organization, Deans of the Colleges of Education in Louisiana. In 2004, then [[Governor]] [[Kathleen Blanco]], a [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], appointed Aguillard to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Education as the representative for higher education.<ref name=aguillard/>