Norman C. Francis

Background

Francis, Norman C. was born on March 20, 1931 in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Son of Joseph Abel and Mabel Francis.

Education

Bachelor, Xavier University of Louisiana, 1952; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1955; Doctor of Education (honorary), Villanova U., 1969; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Holy Cross College, 1969; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Seton Hall U., 1969; Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. Michael's College, 1972; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Marquette U., 1977.

Career

Dean of men, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, 1957-1963; director student personnel services, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, 1963-1964; assistant to president for student affairs, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, 1964-1965; assistant to president for development, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, 1965-1967; executive vice president, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, from 1968; now president, Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans. Trustee College Entrance Examination Board, 1972-1976, chairman, 1976-1978.

Achievements

• Norman C. Francis has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Commissioner New Orleans Civil Svc. Commission, 1969-1976. Former president Urban league New Orelans.

Former chairman New Orleans Aviation Board. Member Pontifical Peace & Justice Commission, 1977.

Connections

Married Blanche MacDonald, June 6, 1955. Children: Michael, Timothy, David, Kathleen, Patrick, Christine.

Father:

Joseph Abel

Mother:

Mabel Francis

Spouse:

Blanche MacDonald

child:

Patrick Francis

child:

David Francis

child:

Timothy Francis

child:

Kathleen Francis

child:

Michael Francis

child:

Christine Francis