Northwestern State University’s College of Arts and Sciences was highlighted during the May 19 Rotary meeting, where faculty leadership presented information on a campus initiative focused on collaboration and innovation.

At the meeting, Dr. Greg Handel introduced Dr. Fran Lemoine, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern State University, who spoke to Rotarians about the university’s CREATE Program.

The CREATE initiative—short for the Center for Research, Education, and Artistic Teamwork Exploration—serves as a faculty collaboration incubator designed to foster professional partnerships and interdisciplinary projects across academic disciplines.

Dr. Lemoine outlined the program’s purpose of establishing and strengthening working relationships among faculty members to support research, education, and creative endeavors at the university.

Rotary members were welcomed by Dr. Handel, and attendees were introduced to the program’s goals of enhancing collaboration within the university community.

A photo from the meeting showed Rotary President Louie Bernard alongside Dr. Lemoine and Dr. Handel.