Kimberly Russell has been selected as the new chancellor of LSU Eunice.
Russell is currently the vice president for advancement and external affairs and executive director of the Tyler Junior College Foundation at Tyler Junior College in Texas.
“Dr. Russell brings with her a wealth of experience in multiple facets of university operations, and we are excited to see her plans implemented for expanding and growing LSUE to help meet the needs of the state,” says LSU President F. King Alexander in a news release issued this morning.
Russell replaces William Nunez, who announced his retirement in December but has remained in his role through the current fiscal year. LSU conducted a national search for the new LSUE chancellor, led by a committee composed of LSUE faculty, staff and leaders from the community. Renee Robichaux, LSUE’s vice chancellor of academic affairs and chair of the search committee, will serve as interim chancellor until Russell begins in September.
“LSUE is a wonderful university focused on student access and success, and I’m looking forward to working with the community, business and industry leaders and the talented faculty, staff and students to make it the premier two-year institution in the state!” Russell says in the news release.
Russell began her career at Tyler Junior College in 1999 as the executive director of the Tyler Junior College Foundation. During her tenure, the Tyler Junior College Foundation has grown from $8 million in total assets in 2000 to more than $47 million in 2015. With approximately 3,000 students and 230 faculty and staff, LSUE offers associate degrees, certificates and continuing education programs as well as transfer curricula.
