Dr. E. Joseph Savoie

Leadership & Administration

For over a century, the ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette has offered exceptional academic experiences with the support and familial community tied to our Cajun and Creole cultures. The ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ’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 more inclusive community, and cultivate creativity and collaboration among our ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs, faculty, and staff.

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Administration

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

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

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

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Council

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

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

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

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

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×ÔοÊÓƵ'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, 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
  • Interim 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×ÔοÊÓƵ of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ at Lafayette.

Bobbie Decuir
  • Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ College

Dr. Bobbie DeCuir is the Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ 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×ÔοÊÓƵs, faculty and staff.

Paul Thomas
  • Associate Vice President for Administration & Finance

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

Judith Maina
  • Director of Sponsored Programs Finance Administration & Compliance

Enrollment Management

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

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

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

  • Director of Orientation

Lauren is the Director of Orientation.

  • Director of Veteran & Military ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Services

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

Research, Innovation, and Economic Development

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

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

Kumar Das
  • Assistant Vice President for Research and Innovation

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

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Affairs

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

Heidie Lindsey
  • Associate Dean of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵs
  • Director of ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Engagement and Leadership

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

ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Advancement

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

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

Amy Armstrong headshot
  • Associate Vice President for ÑÇÖÞ×ÔοÊÓƵ Engagement
  • Alumni Association CEO

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