Office of Resource Development

OFFICE OF RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Office of Resource Development
Xavier University of Louisiana
1 Drexel Drive
Box 68
New Orleans, LA 70125-1098

Telephone (504) 520-5444
FAX (504) 520-7901

Board of Visitors

The Mission of the Xavier University Board of Visitors

The Mission of the Board of Visitors is to assist in advancing the goals and interests of Xavier University in the broader community. Board members will

Provide a model for the qualities of leadership and service that form the core of Xavier University’s educational values;
Stimulate dialogue between Xavier and various elements of the broader community to promote understanding, justice, and a commitment to access higher education for African Americans;
Assist in creating opportunities to access key leaders in the spheres of government, higher education, the corporate world and philanthropy who might be able to assist Xavier;
Seek ways to improve the visibility and image of the University to promote better understanding of its strengths and accomplishments locally, nationally and internationally;
Provide a forum in which the President of Xavier can openly communicate with the members about the most pressing issues, needs and challenges of higher education within a framework of ongoing dialogue and support.

Current Members

Mr. John Augustine, III
Mr. Harry J. Blumenthal, Jr.
Mr. E. John Bullard
Kenneth Carter, Esq.
Rabbi Edward Paul Cohn
Janice Martin Foster, Esq.
Frances Gray Fayard, Esq.
Mr. Richard Freeman
Mr. James Garner, Esq.
Gladstone N. Jones III, Esq.
Mr. Victor Labat, Jr.
Mr. Mel LaGarde
Ms. Ti Adelaide Martin

Major General David Mize
Dr. Myron E. Moorehead
Senator Edwin R. Murray
Colvin Norwood, Esq.
Reverend Wayne C. Paysse
Ms. Ponchitta Pierce
Mr. M. Cleland Powell, III
Mr. Peter Quirk
Mr. Jerry Romig
Mr. Gary N. Solomon, Sr.
Mrs. Carroll W. Suggs, Chair
Mrs. Phyllis Taylor