Leadership & Administration

For over a century, the University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ at Lafayette has offered exceptional academic experiences with the support and familial community tied to our Cajun and Creole cultures. The University’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 students, faculty, and staff.

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University Administration

John Blohm
  • University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation CEO

Dr. Bryan Maggard
  • Vice President for Intercollegiate Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½

University Council

The University Council of the University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ at Lafayette is a representative body, composed of administrators and additional campus leaders, that considers the activities of the University. It assists the president of the University in formulating policies. It advises the president, the provost, and other administrators of the University with attention to the educational objectives of the University and matters that affect the common interests of faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.

John Blohm
  • University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation CEO

Dr. Bryan Maggard
  • Vice President for Intercollegiate Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½

Leah Orr headshot
  • Faculty Senate President
  • Professor
  • Graduate Coordinator

Dr. Leah Orr is a Graduate Coordinator and Associate Professor in the Department of English.

Academic Affairs

provides leadership and strategic direction to the University's academic departments, schools, and programs in support of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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

Portrait photo of Dr. Brian Bolton in a checkerboard navy blue suit and a white button down dress shirt underneath with a grayscale backdrop.
  • 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 University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ at Lafayette.

Bobbie Decuir
  • Dean of University College

Dr. Bobbie DeCuir is the Dean of University 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

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

Student Success

Student Success provides programs, services, and support that help students thrive academically, personally, and professionally from enrollment through graduation.

Cindy Perez
  • Executive Director for the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships

Cindy is the Executive Director for the Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships.

Headshot of Danielle Doucet
  • Director of Veteran & Military Student Services

Danielle is the Director of Veteran & Military Student Services.

Headshot of Lauren Sarver
  • Director of Orientation

Lauren is the Director of Orientation.

Executive Director of Student Success Beth Giroir
  • Executive Director of Student Success Initiatives

Carl E. Tapo
  • Directory of Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • Associate Dean of Students

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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 Students
  • Director of Student Engagement and Leadership

Chris S. Hayes
  • Director of Student Health Services
  • Staff Physician

Research & Innovation

is responsible for overseeing University functions related to sponsored research, and other associated activities.

Kumar Das
  • Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation

University Advancement

supports Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Lafayette by enhancing its image, keeping alumni involved, maintaining accurate information on alumni, donors, and friends of the University, raising necessary funds for professorships, scholarships and important programs, and encouraging a close relationship between the University and the community.

John Blohm
  • University of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Foundation CEO