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The LSU Athletics Council

The purpose of the Athletics Council is to support the welfare of the student athlete, protect institutional integrity, and insure compliance with NCAA and SEC rules concerning academics.

Members Designation Term Expires Email Address
Dr. Lori Latrice Martin Faculty Athletic Representative lorim@lsu.edu
Dr. Ashley Clayton Faculty – Associate Professor, HSE June 2028
Dr. Lauren Coats Faculty – Associate Professor, HSS June 2028
Dr. Emily Elliott Faculty – Professor, Psychology June 2027
Dr. Neil Johannsen Faculty – Professor, CHSE June 2028
Dr. Joan King Faculty – Professor, Food Science June 2027
Dr. Jackie Bach Office of Provost Discretion
Michael Wascom LSU Alumni Association representative June 2026
Gordy Rush Tiger Athletic Foundation representative June 2026
David Fleshman National L Club representative June 2026
Tommy Smith Non-Academic Staff representative June 2027
Alexis Harvey Student Government representative June 2026
Bryce Wilson (GYM) Student-Athlete representative June 2026
Verge Ausberry Director of Athletics (non-voting) n/a athletics@lsu.edu
Walt Holliday Academic Center for Student-Athletes (non-voting) n/a
Ashley Arceneaux Office of President (non-voting) n/a