Committee

2026 Committee Membership

Bylaws, Government Liaison and Ethics Committee

The Constitution, Government Liaison and Ethics Committee is composed of at least one representative from the Recruiting Services Committee, the registrar field and admissions field. The duties of the committee are as follows.

  • Constitution – The committee shall review the Constitution and Bylaws and make recommendations for amendment or revision.

  • Government Liaison – The committee shall monitor the activities of state and federal agencies in the area of higher education and address legislation affecting member institutions.

  • Ethics – The committee shall be responsible for assisting member institutions with ethical dilemmas; promoting member compliance with the “Statement of Principles of Good Practice” and “Code of Ethics.”

Members:

 VACANT (Chair) Email:

Wally Babcock, Bossier Parish Community College

Ashlee Hatwig, Louisiana State University of Alexandria 

Megan Sistrunk, University of Louisiana at Lafayette



Information Technology


Information Technology Committee shall assist the association with regard to technological applications and issues; inform members of existing and developing trends in technology, hardware and software; facilitate the ethical and effective utilization of technology; and address legal and policy issues related to technology and their impact on education.


Members:


Lisa Olinger, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Chair) Email: [email protected]


Laura Curtis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette


Bobi Delaney, Louisiana State University of Alexandria 


Amy DesOrmeaux, University of Louisiana at Lafayette


Brock Guidry, University of Louisiana at Lafayette 


Jennifer Huval, University of Louisiana at Lafayette 


Local Arrangements 


The Local Arrangements Committee consists of the Executive Committee and members from the institution hosting a meeting. Under direction of the President, this committee shall assist the Executive Committee in securing and planning the program, meals, entertainment, etc., for meetings.


2026 LACRAO Conference Host Institution: McNeese State University and SOWELA Technical Community College


Members:


Andrea Anderson, SOWELA


Wally Babcock, Bossier Parish Community College


André David, University of Louisiana at Lafayette


Nikki Dingle-McQueen, Delgado Community College


Van Erikson, Northwestern State University


Katie Firmin, Louisiana Tech University


Haden Lafleur, SOWELA 


Laura LaFleur, SOWELA


Joseph Lavergne, SOWELA 


Jessica Markstrom, McNeese State University 


Madeline Nash, McNeese State University


Monica Orsot, McNeese State University 


Jeremy Ryder, SOWELA 


Robin Semien, McNeese State University 


Dedria Walton, SOWELA 


Nominations and Recognition 


The Nomination and Recognition Committee is composed of the three most recent past presidents who are deemed by the Executive Committee to be still active in the Association and two additional members appointed by the President. The Immediate Past President will serve as chairperson. The committee’s duties are as follows.


    

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    Nominations – The committees shall be responsible for securing a slate of nominees for the elective officers of the Association noted in Article IV of the Constitution.
    

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    Recognitions – The committee shall:
    

      

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      Recommend to the Executive Committee for recognition at each annual meeting those members who have made significant contributions to the Association and/or the admissions and registrar profession in the past year
      

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      Send to AACRAO for possible further national recognition the information on those so recognized
      

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      Present the appropriate courtesy resolutions at any annual or special meeting
      

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      The chairperson shall send certificates to those elected to honorary membership, and shall maintain an up-to-date list of all honorary members
      

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Members:


Wally Babcock, Bossier Parish Community College(Chair) Email: [email protected]


Megan Sistrunk, University of Louisiana at Lafayette


Jennie Bynog, Louisiana State University Shreveport


Professional Access and Equity


The Professional Access and Equity Committee shall be responsible for overseeing, encouraging and enhancing professional involvement of persons of different backgrounds within the corporation; identifying ways the corporation can promote and sustain diversity within its membership; and providing general and current information to the membership about diversity. The committee also shall promote professional methods and employment practices that contribute to empowerment, equality and equity among all corporation members.


Members:


Van Erickson, Northwestern State University (Interim Chair) Email: [email protected]


Bobi Delaney, Louisiana State University of Alexandria


Samantha Evens, Louisiana State University of Alexandria 


Ashlee Hatwig, Louisiana State University of Alexandria 


Janai Jospeh, Baton Rouge Community College 


Madeline Nash, McNeese State University


Jalesia Rhynes, Baton Rouge Community College 


Megan Trainer, Delgado Community College 


Professional Development


The Professional Development Committee, under the direction of the Vice President, shall sponsor activities to promote professional growth of the members of the corporation and their support personnel. Specific duties of the committee shall include developing the annual meeting program and coordinating the support personnel workshop held for support personnel each spring. 


Members:


Danielle Antonio, University of Holy Cross


Tiffany Braxton, Northwestern State University


Ashley Briggs, Bossier Parish Community College


Bobi Sue Delaney, Louisiana State University Alexandria


Ashlee Hatwig, Louisiana State University Alexandria 


Samoa Hempfling, LSUHSC-New Orleans


Zoe Johnson, Northwestern State University


Katie Martin, Nicholls State University


Evelyn Pajon, University of Holy Cross


Abigail Ramos, Northwestern State University


Mikaela Sarpy, Northwestern State University


Mackenzie Smith, McNeese State University


Ivy Strong, LSUHSC-New Orleans




Recruiting Services 


The Recruitment Services Committee shall be responsible for preparing the master recruitment calendar for the State of Louisiana, coordinating the annual articulation workshops with local and regional high schools, and addressing zoning and other admissions recruitment concerns as appropriate. The committee shall consist of at least one member from each zone in Louisiana. The chair of the committee, who shall serve a three-year term as provided in Section 3.3, shall be nominated by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Executive Committee. The committee chair shall direct the preparation of the master recruitment calendar for the State of Louisiana, shall direct the coordination of the annual articulation workshops with local and regional schools, and shall address zoning and other admissions recruitment concerns as appropriate.


Members:


Austin Rogers, Southeastern Louisiana University (Interim Chair) -Zone III-Baton Rouge Metro Email: [email protected]


Megan Carriagee Fair, Louisiana Tech University -Zone I-Northeast Louisiana 


André David, University of Louisiana at Lafayette -Zone II-Southwest Louisiana


Katie Martin, Nicholls State University -Zone IV-New Orleans Metro 


Lauren Hawkins, Centenary College of Louisiana -Zone V-Northwest Louisiana 


Van Erickson, Northwestern State University -Zone VI-Central Louisiana 




ad-hoc Fraud Prevention Committee


The Ad-Hoc Fraud Prevention Committee is responsible for overseeing, encouraging, and enhancing awareness of fraud prevention issues affecting Louisiana higher education institutions. The committee shall identify emerging fraud trends and risks impacting member institutions; promote collaboration and the sharing of best practices among members; and provide current information, resources, and educational opportunities related to fraud prevention and institutional security. The committee also shall support professional methods, policies, and practices that strengthen institutional integrity, protect students and institutions from fraudulent activity, and uphold ethical standards throughout the profession.