Office of Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs supports the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs in ensuring university excellence in learning, discovery, and engagement. We work closely with the faculty senate and the president to advance LSUA using a shared governance model. We also make communication and transparency a hallmark of the office. Lastly, the essence of our academic core—our faculty and staff—are preeminent in everything we do.

  • coordinates academic programs, planning and review;
  • facilitates talent recruitment, development, and retention;
  • assists with prioritizing the use and renovation of academic space;
  • advances and coordinates institutional engagement efforts; and
  • determines the strategic direction and allocation of university resources.

Statement on Engagement and Community

LSUA is dedicated to creating and maintaining a living and learning environment that values equal respect and dignity. Fostering meaningful connections is a top priority.

LSUA recognizes that achieving national distinction is made possible through the contributions, collaborations, and dedicated efforts of all members of the University community. Flagship: 2020 will be realized by uniting the unique ideas, perspectives, skills, and talents of the nation's leading scholars, brightest students, and top higher education professionals.

Through its Commitment to Community, LSUA seeks to foster an engaged, respectful, and intellectually stimulating environment that embraces a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

LSUA actively fosters a campus environment that encourages open dialogue, collaboration, and shared responsibility—principles that support academic excellence, innovative teaching, and meaningful community engagement.

Meet the Team

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Feb 27, 2019, 02:34 AM
Name Prefix :
First Name : Cynthia
Last Name : Thomas
Name Suffix : Ph.D.
Office Phone : 318-427-4481
Office Room : 339
Job Title : Associate Professor of Psychology - Provost Fellow
Cell Phone :
LSUA Email Address : cthomas@lsua.edu
Select Employee Type : Faculty
Cynthia Thomas, PhD is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Provost Fellow here at LSUA. She earned her PhD in Personality Psychology and Developmental Psychology from Howard University, a M. Ed. in Guidance and Counseling Psychology from Bowie State University, and a BS in Psychology from Southern University. She serves the LSUA community by actively participating on several Senate committees, Chancellors Committees, championing suicide prevention and mental health wellness with our students. Dr. Thomas is the 2021- 2022 Bolton Teaching Excellence Award winner. 
Associated Categories :
  • Psychology
Tags : Faculty
Cynthia Thomas
Office Building : Mulder Hall
Department : Psychology