Dr. James Haley

Dr. James Haley earned a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education and social studies at Northwestern State in 1959, a master’s in education 1964 and doctor of education degree in 1976. After working as a teacher and coach for several years, he moved into administration as a principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent in Beauregard Parish before joining Northwestern State University’s administration as vice president for University Affairs.

The honoree has been affiliated with numerous professional associations, serving as president of the Southwest Superintendents Association and the Louisiana Superintendents Association, the executive committee for the Louisiana High School Athletic Association and the Governor’s Advisory Council for Drug Free Schools and Communities. Haley said hearing from former students and how he made a positive impact on them is one of the most rewarding aspects of his long career. Retired since 1995, he currently does consulting and inspection work. He has been married to Marilyn J. Haley for 32 years and has four children and seven grandchildren.