| Dr. Joseph Bouie is a retired Professor of Social Work and former Chancellor of Southern University at New Orleans. Dr. Bouie received his Ph. D. from Clark-Atlanta University, his MSW from Tulane University and his B.A. from Southern University at New Orleans. His professional experience includes 40 years as a Social Work Educator, University Administrator; community organizer, and specialist in the field of Substance Abuse as a program developer, trainer and researcher. His teaching, research and writings are in the areas of Administration, Community Organization, Leadership, and Substance Abuse. As a consultant and community volunteer, he has served on many community, state, and national boards. He is married to his wife of over 45 years Leslie P. Bouie and the father of five adult children. Dr. Bouie has shifted his public service focus to city and state governance to utilize his educational, administrative, and organizational expertise. He is the Louisiana State Senator for District 3 and past Chairman of the Louisiana Black Caucus. His Motto- "Education without God makes one just a clever devil". |