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 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 is a System Administrator for MC Curriculum. Claire began her career as Operations Manager at a local museum before joining LSU’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training in 2013. She earned her Masters in Public Administration from LSU. Claire is currently pursuing her EdD in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. |
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Mia Brudnicki Mia Brudnicki serves as Assistant Director of Planning and Assessment. She directs LSU’s academic program review process and campus-wide strategic planning initiatives for academic and administrative units, ensuring compliance with institutional requirements and supporting assessment activities. Mia has over 20 years of experience with state government and higher education. She previously worked for the California State Assembly and Senate, leading efforts in higher education legislation, and spent five years with the California State University System at Stanislaus State as Special Initiatives Analyst, where she managed the WASC accreditation process. During her time at LSU, she has worked for the Vice President of Strategic Planning and the Vice President of Innovation & Enterprise Development. Mia is currently pursuing a master’s degree in public administration from LSU. |
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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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