Technically, he was the first president of the institution because his three predecessors were known as "deans," not presidents. Under his leadership, many new buildings and programs were established on the campus of what had originally been Lake Charles Junior College, which had opened its doors in 1939. | Technically, he was the first president of the institution because his three predecessors were known as "deans," not presidents. Under his leadership, many new buildings and programs were established on the campus of what had originally been Lake Charles Junior College, which had opened its doors in 1939. |