Professor Emeritus Ed Holton Selected for AHRD Scholar Hall of Fame Award
March 22, 2023
Professor Emeritus Ed Holton, EdD, recipient of the AHRD Scholar Hall of Fame Award
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Minneapolis, MN - According to the Academy of Human Resource Development, “The HRD Scholar Hall of Fame Award is presented to scholars in human resource development and related disciplines who have made enduring contributions to the Academy’s mission of Leading Human Resource Development through Research.” Upon reflecting on his work, service, and devotion, it comes as no surprise that Professor Emeritus Elwood "Ed" Holton, EdD, has been selected for the AHRD Scholar Hall of Fame Award.
Holton devoted 23 years of exceptional service to Louisiana State University, where he was Director of the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the Jones S. Davis Distinguished Professor of Human Resource, Interim Associate Dean for Distance Learning and Leadership, and Interim Director of the School of Library & Information Science.
During these 23 years, he worked to establish a one-of-a-kind program for Louisiana students, LSU’s Leadership Development Institute. The mission of LDI, according to its website, is to “offer cutting-edge, customized, evidence-based leadership development preparation, interventions, and coaching tailored to individuals, boards, communities, and organizations in the education, youth advancement, government, non-profit, and human services sector.”
Reflecting on his time at LSU, colleagues and friends state that Holton contributed greatly to the continued growth of the college and was an amazing mentor to the entire community. Students describe him as an admirable figure in their time at LSU who was always willing to take the time to work with them and help them to grow as individuals.
The 2023 AHRD Annual Conference occurred from March 1-4, 2023, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
About SLHRD
The LSU School of Leadership & Human Resource Development (SLHRD) offers programs dedicated to producing world class practitioners, leaders, and instructors in two areas of focus: Agricultural Education and Leadership and Human Resource Development.
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About CHSE
The College of Human Sciences & Education (CHSE) is a nationally accredited division of Louisiana State University. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Information Studies, the School of Kinesiology the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Social Work, and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer 8 undergraduate degree programs, 18 graduate programs, and 7 online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling more than 1,900 undergraduate and 1,120 graduate students. The College is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research, and service and is committed to improving quality of life across the lifespan.