Dr. E. Joseph Savoie

Leadership & Administration

For over a century, the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ at Lafayette has offered exceptional academic experiences with the support and familial community tied to our Cajun and Creole cultures. The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµâ€™s dedicated leadership has made this possible and continues to move us forward in new and exciting ways.

It takes many people to successfully govern a nationally ranked research university. Our leaders ensure that we hold true to these values as we adapt to contemporary opportunities and challenges, advance research and innovation efforts for the betterment of society and the world, foster a welcoming community, and cultivate creativity and collaboration among our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs, faculty, and staff.

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Administration

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru
  • Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

John Blohm
  • Vice President for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Advancement
  • ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Foundation CEO

Dr. Bryan Maggard
  • Vice President for Intercollegiate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Council

The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Council of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ at Lafayette is a representative body, composed of administrators and additional campus leaders, that considers the activities of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ. It assists the president of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ in formulating policies. It advises the president, the provost, and other administrators of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ with attention to the educational objectives of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ and matters that affect the common interests of faculty, staff, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs, and other stakeholders.

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru
  • Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

John Blohm
  • Vice President for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Advancement
  • ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Foundation CEO

Dr. Bryan Maggard
  • Vice President for Intercollegiate ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ

Dr. Jennifer Stephens
  • Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
  • Chief Communications Officer

Paul Thomas
  • Associate Vice President for Administration & Finance

Phil Auter
  • Faculty Senate Executive Officer
  • Graduate Coordinator
  • Professor, Communication

Dr. Auter is a Graduate Coordinator and professor in the Department of Communication.

Academic Affairs

provides leadership and strategic direction to the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ's academic departments, schools, and programs in support of UL Lafayette's mission.

Associate Dean of Administration and Academic Affairs Dianne Olivier
  • Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ and Faculty Excellence/Faculty Affairs
  • Professor of Educational Foundations and Leadership

MCOBA Dean Linda Nichols
  • Dean of B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration

Lisa Broussard, associate professor, nursing
  • Dean of College of Nursing & Health Sciences
  • Acadian Ambulance Emergency Nursing Professorship
  • Associate Professor

Azmy Ackleh
  • Dean of Ray P. Authement College of Sciences

Dr. Azmy S. Ackleh is a Professor of Mathematics, the R.P. Authement Endowed Chair and Eminent Scholar in Computational Mathematics and the Dean of the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ at Lafayette.

Bobbie Decuir
  • Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ College

Dr. Bobbie DeCuir is the Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ College.

Mary Farmer-Kaiser profile headshot
  • Dean of Graduate School
  • Professor

Dr. Mary Farmer-Kaiser is the Dean of the Graduate School and a Professor of History.

Administration & Finance

provides administrative, operational and physical infrastructure services to support our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs, faculty and staff.

Paul Thomas
  • Associate Vice President for Administration & Finance

Duane Bailey
  • Deputy Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ/CFO
  • Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Auxiliary Services

Judith Maina
  • Director of Sponsored Programs Finance Administration & Compliance

Enrollment Management

Enrollment Management provides pre-college preparation, recruitment, transition, and ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ support services at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ.

Cindy Perez
  • Executive Director for the Office of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Financial Aid & Scholarships

Cindy is the Executive Director for the Office of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Financial Aid & Scholarships.

  • Director of Orientation

Lauren is the Director of Orientation.

  • Director of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Services

Danielle is the Director of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Services.

Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

is responsible for overseeing ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ functions related to sponsored research, and other associated activities.

Dr. Ramesh Kolluru
  • Vice President for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

Kumar Das
  • Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation

Geoffrey Stewart
  • Assistant Vice President for Innovation and Economic Development
  • Associate Professor

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Affairs

handles various offices and departments across campus that deal with essential aspects of our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs' experience. From ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ involvement to campus safety, the Office of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Affairs works hard to ensure that ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ life is always at it's best. 

Heidie Lindsey
  • Associate Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs
  • Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Engagement and Leadership

Chris S. Hayes
  • Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Health Services
  • Staff Physician

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Advancement

supports UL Lafayette by enhancing its image, keeping alumni involved, maintaining accurate information on alumni, donors, and friends of the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ, raising necessary funds for professorships, scholarships and important programs, and encouraging a close relationship between the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ and the community.

John Blohm
  • Vice President for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Advancement
  • ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Foundation CEO

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  • Associate Vice President for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Engagement
  • Alumni Association CEO

Dr. Jennifer Stephens
  • Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
  • Chief Communications Officer