LSUS Leadership Team

The Louisiana State University in Shreveport leadership team is comprised of Chancellor Robert T. Smith, four Vice Chancellors: Provost Dr. Helen Taylor, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Demitrius Brown, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communication and Partnerships Melinda Harbaugh, and Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Shelby Keith, as well as Chief of Staff and Executive Director of Government Relations Kim Ramsey. Each person plays a specific role in ensuring your educational success at LSUS.

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Chancellor Robert T. Smith

Robert T. Smith began his career at LSU Shreveport July 10th, 2023.

Positions Reporting Directly to the Chancellor:

  • Provost & Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
  • Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration
  • Vice Chancellor, Strategic Communication and Partnerships
  • Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
  • Chief of Staff, Executive Director of Government Relations
  • Director, Athletics
  • Executive Director, LSUS Foundation
  • Curator, Noel Collection
Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Helen Taylor

Programs reporting to Dr. Taylor:

  • Academic Affairs
  • Accreditation & Assessment
  • College of Arts & Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education & Human Development
  • Graduate Studies 
  • International Students
  • Noel Memorial Library
  • Spring Street Museum
  • Pioneer Heritage Center
  • Records and Registration
  • Sponsored Research
  • Continuing Education
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Demitrius Brown

Programs reporting to Mr. Brown:

  • Student Life
  • Enrollment Management
  • Counseling Services
  • Student Success
  • Career Services
  • Title IX
  • Recruiting
  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid
  • Access and Advocacy
  • Community Standards
  • Recreational Wellness
  • Housing
  • Greek Life
Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Shelby Keith

Programs reporting to Mr. Keith:

  • Information Technology
  • Health and Environmental Safety 
  • Auxiliary Services
  • Facility Services
  • University Police
  • Human Resource Management
  • Purchasing
  • Accounting Services
Vice Chancellor for Strategic Communication and Partnerships Melinda Harbaugh

Programs reporting to Ms. Harbaugh:

  • Center for Business and Economic Research
  • Center for Northwest Louisiana Regional Impact
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Red River Radio
  • Small Business Development Center
Chief of Staff, Executive Director of Government Relations Kim Ramsey

Programs reporting to Mrs. Ramsey:

  • Chancellor’s Office
  • Alumni Affairs
  • Government Relations