News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 3/15/05   Click on image for publication quality photo  SOUTHEASTERN’S JASON LEADER HONORED FOR STUDENT PROGRAMMING         HAMMOND – Jason Leader, coordinator of Southeastern Louisiana University’s Campus Activities Board, has received national recognition from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities.         Leader, a Covington resident and Southeastern graduate, received APCA’s Ernest C. Jones Award for Excellence in Programming at association’s recent national conference in Atlanta.          “This is one of the most prestigious awards given by APCA and Jason well deserves the national recognition,” said Southeastern Vice President for Student Affairs Brad O’Hara. “Under his guidance, the Campus Activities Board initiated a number of successful programs -- from the popular Southeastern Star competition to the Southeastern Music Fest, scheduled for April 13.”         Presenting the award, Alesha Vardeman, APCA regional coordinator for Texas and Louisiana, described Leader as “a vital team player for the South Central Region of APCA.  Leader, said Southeastern CAB Vice-President Daniel Roberts, is “enthusiastic and animated.  He energizes his students and draws out their creativity.”          Leader is in his second year as CAB coordinator. “Southeastern Star,” a campus talent competition modeled on the popular television reality show “American Idol,” was named APCA’s Program of the Year in 2004.