Grambling State University (1986)
Folks

Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Grambling, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1986-04-27
Duration: 00:24:08
Subjects: Johnson, Joseph Benjamin, 1934- | Historically black colleges and universities | HIGHER EDUCATION | GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Johnson, Joseph Interviewee
- Simpson, Claude Interviewee
- Young, Phillip Interviewee
- Smith, Betty Interviewee
- Lewis, David Interviewee
- Williams, Anne Interviewee
- Dauzat, Jo Ann Interviewee
- Sims, Earline Interviewee
- Todd, Thomas Interviewee
- Hutchinson, Conrad Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Folks” from April 27, 1986, features a profile of Grambling State University, a historically black college and university in Grambling, Louisiana. Sonya Masingale first reports on the history of the university. Rob Hinton then interviews Dr. Joseph Johnson, university president, who discusses: their academic programs; their mission; the impact of budget cuts on the university; the federal cuts to financial aid; and his optimism for the future. Next, Hinton reports on the university’s academic programs. It includes interviews with: Dr. Claude Simpson, computer information systems; Dr. Phillip Young, dean of the College of Science and Technology; Dr. Betty Smith, School of Nursing; David Lewis, associate professor of criminal justice; Dr. Anne Williams, College of Basic Studies; Dr. Jo Ann Dauzat, director of Professional Lab Experiences; and Dr. Earline Sims of the Department of Teacher Education. Hinton then discusses the Grambling alumni who have been featured on “Folks,” including Chicago attorney Thomas Todd. Lastly, Masingale presents a rebroadcast of a 1982 performance by the marching band.