College Leadership
Executive Leadership
Roland Mitchell
Eugene Kennedy
Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Institutional Effectiveness
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John Nauright
Acting Associate Dean for Research & Innovation
Special Assistant for Health Initiatives
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Chad Gothreaux
Assistant Dean for Advancement & Engagement Services
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Rob Lyles
Interim Assistant Dean for Administration
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Renée Boutte Myer
Assistant Dean for Advocacy, Collaboration & Engagement
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Douglas K. Waddell, Sr.
Assistant Dean for Student Services
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Mary P. Woods
Assistant Dean for Strategy
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School Leadership
Laura Choate
Director, School of Education
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Edward Benoit, III
Arend Van Gemmert
Interim Director, School of Kinesiology
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Petra Robinson
Interim Director, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
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Michelle Livermore
Director, School of Social Work
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Rob Lyles
Director, University Laboratory School
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Center & Institute Leadership
Lacy Dicharry
Director, Leadership Development Institute
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Cynthia DiCarlo
Executive Director, Early Childhood Education Institute
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Judith Rhodes
Director, Social Research & Evaluation Center
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Staff Leadership
Emily Berniard McDonald
Director of Alumni Engagement & Event Services
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Jeremy Brokaw
Director of Development
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Senlin Chen
Director of Faculty Affairs
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Paul Manthei
Director of Logistics for Online & Continuing Education Partnerships
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Terri Michel
Rachanda Smith
Kamille J. Watson
Dean's Advisory Council
The Dean's Advisory Council (DAC) is a committee of alumni and friends who advise the College of Human Sciences & Education dean on initiatives that support the college’s mission and strengthen its role within the university by increasing its resources and enhancing its outreach. This group of accomplished professionals donates their time, talents, and resources to advance the college.
"D-D" Breaux serves as the chair.
Meet the Dean's Advisory Council Members
Unit Advisory Boards & Committees
Early Childhood Education Institute Executive Committee
Leadership Development Institute Advisory Council
Louisiana Association for the Education of Young Children Board