LSU Shreveport chancellor is retiring. Here's what you need to know
The chancellor of Louisiana State University Shreveport announced his retirement on Friday.
Larry Clark said that he will step down as chancellor on June 30, 2023, and a national search for a replacement will begin shortly.
“Being the Chancellor at LSU Shreveport has been a very special privilege,” said Clark.
He left LSUS in 1994 and served as the Dean of the schools of business at Sonoma State University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
In 2014, he returned to LSUS as chancellor having served as a faculty member and Dean of the School of Business from the early 80s through the mid-90s. "We have done some amazing things since 2014. But, there becomes a time that time has come for me. In 2014, we had around 4000 students. This morning LSU Shreveport had 9,036 students," said Clark.
When Clark left in 1994, LSUS had 4,400 students enrolled, 28 years later the enrollment has increased by 48%. LSUS has achieved national prominence for its online programs enabling this increase in enrollment.
Clark's predecessor, Interim Chancellor Paul Sisson created the online program and through constant growth, Clark has brought it into fulfillment.
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Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Helen Taylor said, “Larry Clark’s committed and principled leadership has transformed and invigorated LSU Shreveport, allowing us to serve an increased and diverse student body. He will be leaving an indelible mark on the institution and on Shreveport itself.”
During Clark’s tenure as chancellor, cutting-edge places for learning and research have transformed the LSUS campus, including the centralized Student Success Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, IdeaSpace, Cyber Collaboratory, Pilot Education Center, Human Performance Lab and Veterans Resource Center.
In the last five years alone, LSUS has hired more than 60 new faculty members, purchased Pilots Pointe Apartments for students, upgraded the athletics facilities, acquired the Spring Street Historical Museum, and increased wages for faculty and unclassified staff.
"As Clark prepares to retire, the university is well positioned for future success that will attract the next LSUS Chancellor," a news release from the university said.
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com.
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