Background
Higgins, Ruby Jeanette Douglas was born on March 3, 1944 in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. Daughter of Milton James Junior and Hazel (Greenwood) Douglas.
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Ruby Jeanette Douglas Higgins
Edit ProfileEducation
Bachelor of Science in Education cum laude, Grambling (Louisiana) College, 1964; Master of Science in Education, Louisiana Technology U., 1974.
Career
Teacher, Vernon Parish School Board, Leesville, Louisiana, 1964-1965;
teacher, St. Louis City Board Education, 1966-1973;
teacher, Berkerly (Missouri) School District, 1973-1974;
coordinator women's activities, Grambling State University, 1974-1975;
coordinator women's area, Grambling State University, 1975-1977;
dean student life, Grambling State University, 1977-1986. Also member various committees including chairman pageantry committee. Chairman advisory board Security National Bank.
Field reader United States Office Education, since 1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Association Personnel Workers (editor newsletter, treasurer since 1987), Association Fraternity Advisors (National Pan Hellenic Council liaison 1987-1988), National Association Student Personnel Adminstrs., American College Personnel Adminstrs., Southern College Personnel Adminstrs., Louisiana Association College and University Student Personnel Adminstrs., National Association Women Deans and Counselors, Louisiana Association Women Deans and Counselors (vice president, then president), National Association Foreign Student Affairs, American Business Women's Association, Grambling State University Alumni Association (board directors, national officer, news editor, chair social committee), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, League of Women Voters, Jills Unlimited (treasurer Grambling chapter), Delta Sigma Theta (secretary, vice president, then president Grambling chapter).
Interests
Connections
Married Ronald W. Higgins, April 4, 1962 (divorced October 1968). Children: Renita June, Raynald Wesley.
