College Leadership
Executive Leadership
Roland Mitchell
Eugene Kennedy
Associate Dean for Academic Programs & Institutional Effectiveness
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Arend Van Gemmert
Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Studies
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Chad Gothreaux
Assistant Dean for Advancement & Engagement Services
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Ed Holton
Special Assistant to the Dean for Leadership Initiatives
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Rob Lyles
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
Eugene Kennedy
Interim Director, School of Education
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Carol Barry
Alex Garn
Interim Director, School of Kinesiology
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Tracey Rizzuto
Interim Director, School of Leadership & Human Resource Development
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Michelle Livermore
Director, School of Social Work
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Kevin George
Director, University Laboratory School
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Center & Institute Leadership
Leslie Blanchard
Director, Leadership Development Institute
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Cynthia DiCarlo
Executive Director, Early Childhood Education Institute
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Scott Wilks
Director, Healthy Aging Research Center
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Judith Rhodes
Staff Leadership
Emily Berniard
Director of Alumni Relations
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Jeremy Brokaw
Director of Development
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Paul Manthei
Director of Logistics for Online & Continuing Education Partnerships
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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