Alexandria, La. (1/29/2026) – Louisiana State University of Alexandria (LSUA) has announced the appointment of Connie Cooper as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, an expanded leadership role created to strengthen the university’s civil rights, equal opportunity, and compliance infrastructure.
Cooper will serve as LSUA’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, providing institutional oversight of affirmative action obligations, ensuring compliance with federal and state law and LSU System policies.
“Connie has demonstrated exceptional leadership and sound judgment during her tenure at LSUA,” said LSUA Chancellor Paul Coreil. “Her deep understanding of civil rights compliance, combined with her commitment to fairness and accountability, make her uniquely qualified to lead this expanded role at a critical time for higher education.”
In her new position, Cooper will lead campus-wide education and prevention initiatives related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, and retaliation. Her responsibilities include oversight of Title IX and continuous compliance monitoring to ensure fair, consistent, and legally sound processes for students, faculty, and staff. In addition, Cooper will supervise International Programs staff and oversee international student compliance, recruitment, and retention efforts. She will also provide oversight for campus programs and initiatives that promote cultural awareness and global engagement, including study-abroad opportunities.
Cooper will work closely with executive leadership, external stakeholders, serving as a liaison to community partners and regulatory agencies. She brings more than 15 years of experience advancing civil rights, equal opportunity, and accessibility within the education, mortgage lending, and housing industries. She has served LSUA as Director of Civil Rights Compliance for five years, where she has demonstrated strong leadership and a sustained commitment to institutional integrity.
“The opportunity to continue serving LSUA in this expanded role is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Cooper. “I look forward to working collaboratively across campus to ensure our policies, processes, and practices remain fair, transparent, and compliant while supporting a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all.”
Written by LSUA Division of Strategic Communications
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