by John Keller
Staff Writer
Dr. Modesto Hevia, associate professor of psychology, resigned one year after he was hired to start a doctoral program in the Behavioral Science Department. Taking over the program is Dr. Valerie Jordan.
Eight students commenced working toward their doctoral degrees Sept. 2 for the first time in ULV’s Behavioral Science Department.
According to Department Chair Dr. Glenn Gamst, starting a doctoral program has been discussed on and off for years. Gamst is “looking forward to a successful program and very much looking forward to having doctoral students in the Behavioral Science Department and in the broader ULV community.”
Founder of the new program, Dr. Hevia left suddenly after only one year when his wife Carol received a post doctoral internship in Boston. Dr. Hevia plans to return to Harvard.
Both his students and co-workers are sorry to see him go. His former secretary Jennifer Evans said, “He was really nice and students liked him.”
This doctoral program is somewhat unique because its schedule is similar to that of the undergraduate program. There will be five classes scheduled this fall semester between 1 p.m. and 10 p.m. Classes began on Tuesday of this week.
