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Dr. Tanya Lueder earned a Ph.D. in Computational Analysis Modeling from LA Tech, an MS in Math from LSU, and a BS in Chemical Engineering from LSU. She has worked in various engineering and computer programming projects as an intern and/or engineer for the Army Corp of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, MS; Marathon Oil in Laplace, LA; International Paper in Pineville, LA; and International Paper in Mansfield, LA. For many years, she led Family Readiness Groups for military families, two of them during her husband's deployments. Currently, she mentors middle school, high school, and university robotics and drone teams and has directed or assisted in many competitions in Louisiana. At LSUA, she has served as the Dual Enrollment Coordinator, the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, has received three LSUA Foundation Endowed Professorships, and has been awarded an Undergraduate Enhancement Board of Regents Support Fund grant and two LaSIP grants.  Her courses have included College Algebra, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Business Calculus, Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Graph Theory, Introduction to Computer Programming, Programming I & Programming II.

Dr. Majdi Lusta earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Software Engineering from Auburn University, an MSc in Multimedia Engineering from Nottingham Trent University, and a BSc in Computer Science from Misurata University. His research areas include human computer interaction, user interface design, usability evaluation and educational gaming technologies. He has taught various courses that include Computer Programming, Operating systems, Human computer Interaction, Multimedia, Data Base, Software Engineering, Computer Networks.

Dr. John Marks joined the Department of Criminal Justice in 2019.  He completed a bachelor of science in political science and a master's degree in public administration from Georgia College and State University, and then his PhD from Sam Houston State University. His interests include ethical leadership, the administration and management of police organizations, and evidence-based police crime reduction strategies.  His current research focuses on conservation law enforcement.

Katy McClure is joining the LSUA College of Business as an Instructor of Accounting. Katy was born and raised in Central Louisiana and is now raising a family of her own in Central Louisiana. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting while attending LSUA and went on to obtain her Master of Business Administration from LSUS the following year. After completing her MBA, Katy became a licensed Certified Public Accountant. Katy has spent the last seven years in Public Accounting gaining experience with a vast variety of clients. One of Katy’s favorite responsibilities in Public Accounting was teaching and training new staff accountants. She hopes to continue to grow her passion for teaching at LSUA.