Background
Rodriguez, Louis Joseph was born on March 13, 1933 in Newark.
academic administrator economist educator
Rodriguez, Louis Joseph was born on March 13, 1933 in Newark.
Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1955; Master of Arts, Louisiana State University, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Louisiana State University, 1963.
Dean, College Business Administration, Alcee Fortier Distinguished professor, Nichols State University, Thibodaux, Louisiana, 1958-1971; dean College Business, University Texas-San Antonio, 1971-1972; vice president academic affairs, dean faculty, University Texas-San Antonio, 1972-1973; dean School Professional Studies, U. Houston-Clear Lake City, 1973-1975; vice-chancellor, provost, U. Houston-Clear Lake City, 1975-1980; president, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1981; Hardin Foundation professor, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, Texas, since 1994. Vice chairman Council Texas Public University President and Chancellors, 1992-1993. Mem.formula and health professions education advisory committees Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Chairman board Texas Council on Economic Education, Houston, 1981-1983. Board directors Joint Council on Economic Education, New York City, 1981-1983, Goodwill Industries American, Washington, 1976-1982, Robert Priddy Foundation, 1993-1996, Wichita Falls Metropolitan Young Men’s Christian Association, 1999-2000, 4A Economic Development Board, 2000-2003, Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, 1999-2001. President Wichita Falls Board Commerce and Industry, 1988-1989, Clear Lake City Development Foundation, Houston, 1976-1977, Goals for Wichita Falls, Inc., 1983.
Member international advisory committee Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. President United Way Greater Wichita Falls, 1998-1999. Member American Association State Colleges and Universities (board directors), Southern Association Colleges and Schools (Commission on Colleges), Association Texas Colleges and Universities (president 1988-1989), Rotary (president Downtown Wichita Falls club 1990-1991).
Married Ramona Dougherty, May 31, 1969. Children: Susan, Michael, Scott.