Dr. Joseph Johnson

Dr. Joseph Johnson. . , Dr. Johnson was the 3rd president of Grambling State Univ. In the span of 14 years, he brought a new dimension of progress and enhancement to the university, with a 10-point plan for improvement. He stabilized and doubled enrollment, strengthened the faculty and increased salaries, upgraded and beautified facilities and grounds, perfected a business mgmt. system that restored fiscal responsibility to an unprecedented level at the university, reopened and intensified communication with alumni and other external publics. Dr. Johnson was instrumental in spearheading the dialogue which led to a historic Consent Decree between the State of LA and the U.S. Government. As a result. Grambling's academic offerings were enhanced through the funding of new degree programs, which were initiated and subsequently accredited by state and national rating agencies. He exerted his influence through his affiliation w/ several major national higher education organizations, He was inducted into the History Makers Chicago, Illinois, SW Athletic Conf. Hall of Fame. Grambling Legend Hall of Fame, and was accorded the honorary title of President Emeritus at Grambling State University.