News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu summer 05 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Rene Abadie Date: 12/8/05   SOUTHEASTERN FACT BOOK CITED BY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION        HAMMOND --  “Profile 2004,” Southeastern Louisiana University’s fact book, has been cited as the best university mini fact book by the Southern Association for Institutional Research (SAIR).        This is the fifth time the publication has been honored with this top SAIR award. The publication is produced annually by Southeastern’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment under the direction of Michelle Hall, director.         The 84-page book incorporates facts and figures regarding the university, student demographics, faculty and staff, and university resources. Short features focus on other achievements such as the university’s economic development efforts, new student housing, service learning, and wireless computer access on the campus.        SAIR is a professional organization supporting institutional research programs at colleges and universities in the South. The award was made at the organization’s conference in Charleston, S.C., with representatives attending from more than 250 institutions from 28 states.