Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AN ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE EMINENT SCHOLAR FUND AS SET FORTH IN LOUISIANA REVISED STATUTE 17:3384. THE INCOME DERIVED FROM THE FUNDS IN THE TRUST SHALL BE USED TO DEFRAY EXPENSES INCURRED IN SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITY OF THE CHAIR, WHICH IS TO PROMOTE MUTUAL BENEFICIAL COLLARBORATIVE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF TECHNOLOLGY TRANSFER. THE CHAIR WILL ALSO HELP ENHANCE ACADEMIC STRENGTH, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT RELATED CURRICULA AND ASSIST IN MINORITY RECRUITMENT AT SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY.