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.

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ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Administration

John Blohm
  • 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.

John Blohm
  • ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Foundation CEO

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

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  • Department Head
  • Flora Levy/BORSF Professor

Dr. Leah Orr is a Flora Levy/BORSF Professor and Department Head.

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
  • Vice Provost
  • Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Professor of Educational Foundations and Leadership

Brian Bolton
  • Dwight W. Andrus, Jr.
  • BoRSF Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair in Finance

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.

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  • Dean of Graduate School
  • Professor

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

Administration & Finance

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

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Success

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Success provides programs, services, and support that help ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs thrive academically, personally, and professionally from enrollment through graduation.

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.

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  • Director of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Services

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

Headshot of Megan Sistrunk
  • Director of Undergraduate Recruitment

Megan Sistrunk is the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment at the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ at Lafayette.

Headshot of Lauren Sarver
  • Director of Orientation

Lauren is the Director of Orientation.

Executive Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Success Beth Giroir
  • Executive Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Success Initiatives

Carl E. Tapo
  • Directory of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Rights and Responsibilities
  • Associate Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµs

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  • Assistant Director
  • SLIDDE Coordinator

Kristy D. Fusilier, Ph.D., LPC-S is the Assistant Director of the Counseling & Testing Center as well as the SLIDDE Coordinator.

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

Research & Innovation

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

Kumar Das
  • Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation

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
  • ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓÆµ Foundation CEO