Cultural Resource Office (CRO)
Director:
The responsibilities of the staff of the Cultural Resource Office (Kyser Hall, Room 137) at Northwestern State University include the acquisition and management of grant projects in the areas of anthropology, history, historical preservation, and cultural resource management. The Cultural Resource Office provides NSU Anthropology majors with opportunities to gain important experience in the field of cultural resource management.
Current projects include the Louisiana Army National Guard's Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan, which is designed to provide the Guard with information and guidelines for preserving and protecting significant sites on their properties throughout the state.
The Archaeological Conservation Lab is administered by the Cultural Resource Office and is utilized for the conservation and curation of archaeological materials. Currently, all artifacts associated with the Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan are managed through this lab.