Meet Our Staff
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Tara Rose, Ph.D. Dr. Tara Rose serves as Associate Vice Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and provides leadership for accreditation, planning, assessment, program review, and accountability initiatives. Dr. Rose has over 18 years of experience working in higher education. She has also spent time at the state level working for the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. She previously served as the Director of Assessment at the University of Kentucky and has 10 years of online teaching experience with Eastern Kentucky University in the Department of Homeland Security. She was a founding member of the Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education (AALHE) and a Board Member from 2014-2021, previously holding the position of President in AY 2015-16. In her first year at LSU, she founded the Louisiana Assessment Group (LAAG). In 2019, Dr. Rose was appointed as Senior Fellow with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). |
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Rachel May Rachel May serves as Associate Director of Assessment. She leads student learning outcome assessment efforts across the university, including academic degree programs, stand-alone certificate programs, and the Integrative Learning Core (ILC). She works closely with faculty to support their continuous improvement efforts. Rachel is the primary resource for training and technical assistance with Planning & Self-Study, LSU’s institutional effectiveness reporting system. Prior to joining the Office of Institutional Effectiveness in 2021, Rachel spent six years in LSU’s Department of Geology & Geophysics as External Relations Coordinator and Assistant Business Manager, working closely with faculty, students, and staff to advance departmental continuous improvement. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Public Administration.
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Claire Sassic Young, MPA Claire Sassic Young serves as Assistant Director for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. She manages LSU's SACSCOC activities, including Substantive Change, and coordinates program reviews with specialized accreditation. Additionally, she is the Business Manager, HR Analyst, and Student Employment Partner for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. Claire served on the SACSCOC Reaffirmation of Accreditation QEP Committee and ex officio on the Reaffirmation Steering Committee. She earned her Masters in Public Administration from LSU. Claire began her career as Operations Manager at a local museum before joining LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training in 2013. Claire is currently pursuing her EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. |
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Lee Daigle Lee Daigle serves as the Coordinator for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, playing a vital role in advancing LSU’s institutional effectiveness initiatives. He oversees office communications, including management of the website and newsletter. He serves as the office’s graphic designer, creating engaging visuals and innovative communication strategies to ensure accessibility and campus-wide engagement. Lee maintains the professional operation of the office, upholding high standards for organization, compliance, and service. Prior to joining the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, he served nearly two years in the LSU Office of the University Registrar. He has gained valuable experience in admissions, recruiting, university relations, and continuing education at Nicholls State University. Lee is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Leadership and Human Resource Development. |
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