My Graduate Advisor (former):
Retired Grambling State University professor and historian Mildred Gallot is the newest member of the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors after being appointed by Gov. Kathleen Blanco.
Gallot, mother of Rep. Rick Gallot Jr (KAY)., D-Grambling, replaces board member David Wright, whose term expired in January.
The University of Louisiana System oversees the operations of eight state universities including GSU, the University of Louisiana at Monroe and Louisiana Tech University.
Gallot said she was honored and surprised by her appointment, especially since she did not know it had happened until informed by The News-Star.
"Wright left in January, so I was beginning to think maybe it wouldn't be filled," she said. "I simply had not heard anything, and these things can be political, so you never know."
She knew she had been nominated for the position and is eager to serve after retiring in 2003 from GSU as head of the history department. She had been at GSU for 44 years.
She believes she has the experience to serve and can help GSU have a stronger presence in the UL System.
Rep. Gallot said he is thrilled for his mother.
"I'm excited she's been appointed, and I certainly think she's qualified," he said.
"But for the record, I did not nominate her," he said with a laugh.