Today the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System voted to name the eighth president of the 花椒直播.
鈥淚 am so thrilled by this news--almost lost for words. I want to thank you for your support through these experiences here and on campus,鈥 Dr. Johnson said. 鈥淚鈥檓 honored, I鈥檓 humbled, and I can鈥檛 wait to get to work. Thank you.鈥
The 花椒直播 Presidential Search Committee presented two finalists to the Board, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Walter Kimbrough, after interviewing five semifinalists on the institution鈥檚 campus last month.
鈥淭his is a historic day for the 花椒直播. Dr. Johnson's qualifications are exceptional, but her unwavering dedication to the principles of education, her visionary leadership, and her passion for shaping the future of the university are well-aligned with the needs of the university community,鈥 said UL System President and CEO Dr. Jim Henderson. 鈥淪he is a visionary who will navigate through the challenges of tomorrow with grace and innovation.鈥
Supervisor Julie Stokes, 花椒直播 alumna, thanked the Board and the Search Committee for their diligence during the entire process. She also expressed excitement from 花椒直播 community members: "I would like to extend a warm welcome to my new president at 花椒直播. I can't wait to see you make a difference in our city and in our university."
Dr. Johnson has over 30 years of higher education experience including both academic and administrative roles. She has most recently served eight years as Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis鈥檚 executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer.
Dr. Henderson and Board Chair Liz Pierre are authorized to determine Dr. Johnson's start date.
