LSU Eunice Strategic Planning

Updated September 2, 2026. 

Why Strategic Planning

LSU Eunice has engaged in strategic planning to:

  1. Respond to the changing higher education landscape and the needs of LSU Eunice’s various stakeholders,
  2. Provide future direction for LSU Eunice using improved decision making based on strategic thought, and
  3. Improve institutional performance and effectiveness.

 

The Strategic Planning Committee is currently leading the planning process (see the Table below for membership).

Purpose

The purpose of this page is to provide LSU Eunice stakeholders information and to be transparent about the Strategic Planning Process currently underway. 

The LSU Eunice Community is welcome to offer opinions and suggestions by contacting Dr. Paul Fowler, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation at pfowler@lsue.edu or 337-550-1433. The meeting minutes and other documents follow.

Progress

  1. Fall 2026:  No meetings planned.
  2. Summer 2026:  The chair assembled the draft documents into one draft and submitted it to the Chancellor in mid July. No meetings were held.
  3. May 4, 2026:  Additional details were discussed and added to the strategic plan.
  4. April 27, 2026:  Subcommittee discussed their individual topics and the decision was made to discontinue the use of a philosophy statement in the plan.
  5. April 13, 2026:  Data and the use of the On-Track Logo were discussed; Subcommittees continued their work.
  6. March 30, 2026:  The following items were discussed:  Key performance outcomes, the LSU President's priorities, improvement plans for goal 4 (success and withdrawal rates), and subcommittees discussed their outcomes.
  7. March 16, 2026:  Subcommittees met and discussed transfer programs, courses, and the vision, mission, and goals. The priorities of the new LSU President and the State of Louisiana were also discussed.
  8. February 23, 2026:  Subcommittees met for discussion and operational parameters were discussed for goal 4.
  9. February 9, 2026:  Subcommittees met for discussion.
  10. January 26, 2026:  Meeting Canceled.
  11. Archive page for all material prior to spring 2026.

 

Members of the Strategic Planning Team Spring 2026

Ms. Kristie Broussard Leger, Dean, Division of Health Sciences, Business, Technology, and Public Protection and Safety
Ms. Rachelle Brown, Instructor, Communications, Faculty Senate Chairperson
Ms. Melonie Ceaser, Interim Director of Facility Services and Safety Coordinator
Mr. Audwin Donatto, Vice Chancellor of Business Affairs
Ms. Amanda Dunlap, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Department Chair, Mathematics
Ms. Alisha Fontenot, Director of Dual Enrollment and LSUE Academy
Dr. Billy Fontenot, Dean, Division of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Cheryl Fruge, Dean of Student Engagement
Ms. Courtney Fruge, Human Resources Manager, Chair Staff Senate
Ms. Jamie Funk, Manager - Office of Business Affairs
Ms. Ashley Green, Clinical Coordinator of Radiologic Technology
Mr. Stephen Heyward, Director of Information Technology
Ms. Cassie Jobe-Ganucheau, Executive Director of Library and Student Support Services
Ms. Carey Lawson, Associate Vice Chancellor of University Advancement and Executive Director of the LSUE Foundation
Ms. Felicia “Nikki” May, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Department Chair for Business Technology
Dr. Douglas Narby, Special Assistant to the Chancellor, Associate Professor of Psychology
Mr. Gary Reeves, Instructor of Communications
Mr. Luke Ruppert, President, Student Government Association
Mr. Donnie Thibodeaux, Dean of Enrollment Management
Mr. Travis Webb, Director of Strategic Communication
Mr. Jeff Willis, Director of Athletics
 
Dr. Nancee Sorenson, Chancellor (Ex Officio)
Dr. Charles Stewart, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost (Ex Officio)
Dr. Paul Fowler, Executive Director for Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation (Ex Officio)